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View article: Wettability-Driven void suppression and enhanced mechanical performance in Si₃N₄-Reinforced bamboo Fiber epoxy composites using COCOSO and ANN modeling
Wettability-Driven void suppression and enhanced mechanical performance in Si₃N₄-Reinforced bamboo Fiber epoxy composites using COCOSO and ANN modeling Open
The incorporation of ceramic particles as fillers and natural fibers as reinforcements in polymer composites has gained significant attention in recent years. However, defects such as particle agglomeration, poor wettability, non-homogeneo…
View article: Intelligent design of Ni-Cu alloys: friction-based processing enhanced by fuzzy logic and microstructural insights
Intelligent design of Ni-Cu alloys: friction-based processing enhanced by fuzzy logic and microstructural insights Open
This study investigates the friction stir processing (FSP) of Monel 400 alloy, a corrosion-resistant nickel-copper alloy used in chemical applications. Fusion-based processing of Monel 400 can result in defects due to its high thermal cond…
View article: Cellulose extraction from red sage fiber, Prosopis Juliflora fiber, vegetable waste filler: Applications in PLA based bio composites
Cellulose extraction from red sage fiber, Prosopis Juliflora fiber, vegetable waste filler: Applications in PLA based bio composites Open
In this research, two natural fibers Red Sage Fiber (RSF) and Prosopis Juliflora Fiber (PJF) were extracted using water retting process and chemically treated for improving the properties. It was found with significant improvement in cellu…
View article: Evaluating the effects of pineapple fiber, potato waste filler, surface treatment, and fiber length on the mechanical properties of polyethylene composites for biomedical applications
Evaluating the effects of pineapple fiber, potato waste filler, surface treatment, and fiber length on the mechanical properties of polyethylene composites for biomedical applications Open
This study investigates the development of a biocompatible polyethylene composite incorporating natural fiber (pineapple fiber) and potato waste filler for potential use in biomedical applications. The composite was fabricated using compre…
View article: Enhancing WEDM performance on Mg/FeCoCrNiMn HEA composites through ANN and entropy integrated COCOSO optimization
Enhancing WEDM performance on Mg/FeCoCrNiMn HEA composites through ANN and entropy integrated COCOSO optimization Open
The aim of this experimental work is to find the ideal wire electric discharge machining (WEDM) parameter combination for processing a novel FeCoCrNiMn High Entropy Alloy (HEA)-reinforced magnesium composite. This composite is developed wi…
View article: Experimental examination on electrochemical micro-machining of Mg–Li–Sr biomedical alloy: Application of ANOVA, Deng’s similarity, and ANFIS for effective modeling optimization
Experimental examination on electrochemical micro-machining of Mg–Li–Sr biomedical alloy: Application of ANOVA, Deng’s similarity, and ANFIS for effective modeling optimization Open
In this work, a newly discovered biomedical grade Magnesium–Lithium–Strontium (Mg–Li–Sr) alloy is machined using electrochemical machining technology. Two main output constraints employed on the research project to evaluate machinability a…
View article: Microstructural and Textural Evolution in Hexagonal Close-Packed Metals: The Case of Zirconium, Magnesium, and Titanium
Microstructural and Textural Evolution in Hexagonal Close-Packed Metals: The Case of Zirconium, Magnesium, and Titanium Open
Hexagonal close-packed (HCP) metals, particularly Zirconium (Zr), Titanium (Ti), and Magnesium (Mg) alloys, have attracted significant attention due to their unique properties and wide-ranging applications in the aerospace, biomedical, and…
View article: The effect of friction stir processing on mechanical, wear and corrosion characteristics of Cu-AlN-BN surface composite
The effect of friction stir processing on mechanical, wear and corrosion characteristics of Cu-AlN-BN surface composite Open
This research investigates the impact of hybrid particles dispersed onto the surface of a copper matrix using Friction Stir Processing (FSP) on its microstructural, mechanical, and corrosion behavior. The hybrid particles under study consi…
View article: Effect of eggshell powder on polyvinyl ester composite: A statistical correlation on mechanical strength
Effect of eggshell powder on polyvinyl ester composite: A statistical correlation on mechanical strength Open
The present study focuses on day‐by‐day litter discarded cigarette filter fiber (CFF) reinforced polyvinyl ester (VE) composites developed by a compression molding process. Chicken eggshell powder (ESP) is used as a filler material in the …
View article: An integrated CRITIC-COPRAS approach for multi-response optimization on AWJM of hybrid filler–reinforced polymer composite and its surface integrity
An integrated CRITIC-COPRAS approach for multi-response optimization on AWJM of hybrid filler–reinforced polymer composite and its surface integrity Open
Composites have gained acceptance in an extensive range of applications owing to their unique characteristics. But, machining of these materials is often challenging due to improved bonding between matrix and fibre when fillers are added. …
View article: The prospects of natural fiber composites: A brief review
The prospects of natural fiber composites: A brief review Open
This research explores natural fiber composites (NFCs) as alternatives to traditional materials such as fiberglass. By examining fibers like abaca, bamboo, banana, coir, flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, pineapple leaf (PALF), sisal, and others, we…
View article: E-waste CRT panel glass reinforced magnesium composite processed through powder metallurgy: fabrication and mechanical performance evaluation
E-waste CRT panel glass reinforced magnesium composite processed through powder metallurgy: fabrication and mechanical performance evaluation Open
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) panel glass with higher silica content has a potential to be used as reinforcement material in magnesium matrix composites. The present study aims to formulate a wear resistant magnesium hybrid composite by reinforci…
View article: Enhanced structural integrity of Laser Powder Bed Fusion based AlSi10Mg parts by attaining defect free melt pool formations
Enhanced structural integrity of Laser Powder Bed Fusion based AlSi10Mg parts by attaining defect free melt pool formations Open
This research aims to fabricate an AlSi10Mg parts using Laser Powder Bed Fusion technique with enhanced structural integrity. The prime novelty of this research work is eliminating the balling and sparring effects, keyhole and cavity forma…
View article: Mechanical and metallurgical characterization of B <sub>4</sub> C and SiC reinforced stir casted AA6061 hybrid MMC
Mechanical and metallurgical characterization of B <sub>4</sub> C and SiC reinforced stir casted AA6061 hybrid MMC Open
The present work was the novel investigation of mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of stir casted AA6061 based metal matrix composites (MMC) and hybrid MMCs. The reinforcements utilized in the investigation were silicon carbide a…
View article: Electrochemical corrosion behaviour of rolled dual phase Mg-8Li-graphene composite
Electrochemical corrosion behaviour of rolled dual phase Mg-8Li-graphene composite Open
In this research, the effect of interrupted rolling on electrochemical corrosion behaviour of Mg-8Li-xGr composite is investigated. Graphene reinforced composite was developed by using stir casting route and rolled with different reduction…
View article: Laser-Based Manufacturing of Ceramics: A Review
Laser-Based Manufacturing of Ceramics: A Review Open
Ceramics are widely used in microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, and aviation, cutting tools, precision optics, MEMS and NEMS devices, insulating components, and ceramic molds. But the fabrication and …
View article: An Optimization of Particle Size and Additives of Slip Cast Alumina Samples to Reduce Warpage and Porosity
An Optimization of Particle Size and Additives of Slip Cast Alumina Samples to Reduce Warpage and Porosity Open
Alumina body densification using slip casting was investigated with low warpage rates. In order to optimize slurry and sintering, 1600°C has been used. As a starting material, three types of alumina were used. Alumina has been used in conj…
View article: Investigations on the WEDM of Friction Stir Processed Magnesium/Graphene-Boron Nitride Hybrid Surface Composite through the Entropy-COPRAS Approach
Investigations on the WEDM of Friction Stir Processed Magnesium/Graphene-Boron Nitride Hybrid Surface Composite through the Entropy-COPRAS Approach Open
In this research, friction stir processing (FSP) is utilized to develop the graphene-boron nitride-reinforced hybrid magnesium surface composite with varying volume percentages of reinforcements. A Taguchi-coupled Entropy-COPRAS approach i…
View article: Processing and Properties of AlCoCrFeNi High Entropy Alloys: A Review
Processing and Properties of AlCoCrFeNi High Entropy Alloys: A Review Open
The aim of this study is to carry out a focused literature review on the mechanical and tribological behaviour of AlCoCrFeNi High Entropy Alloys (HEA). HEAs are a proficient class of alloys designed by the use of several constituent alloyi…
View article: Influence of reduced graphene oxide addition on kerf width in abrasive water jet machining of nanofiller added epoxy-glass fibre composite
Influence of reduced graphene oxide addition on kerf width in abrasive water jet machining of nanofiller added epoxy-glass fibre composite Open
The present study aims to develop a novel hybrid polymer composite with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as filler and optimize its Abrasive Water Jet Machining (AWJM) parameters for reduced kerf width. The influence of rGO addition on kerf wi…
View article: Energy recovery of waste plastics into diesel fuel with ethanol and ethoxy ethyl acetate additives on circular economy strategy
Energy recovery of waste plastics into diesel fuel with ethanol and ethoxy ethyl acetate additives on circular economy strategy Open
The widespread use of plastic goods creates huge disposal issues and environmental concerns. Increasing emphasis has been paid to the notion of a circular economy, which might have a significant impact on the demand for plastic raw materia…