Academic Articles & Research Papers

Development of Hemp-Containing Denim Fabrics: A Comparative Study of Mechanical and Dimensional Properties

Increasing environmental impact of conventional cotton denim production and concerns regarding cotton cultivation under changing climatic conditions have intensified the search for more sustainable raw material alternatives. Hemp is a promi...

Effect of Prior Rolling on Microstructures and Property of Diffusion-Bonded Mg/Al Alloy

In this study, magnesium alloy AZ91, which was cast by double roll casting system, was rolled by a rolling mill. Then, rolled magnesium alloy and magnesium alloy without being rolled were, respectively, welded with aluminum alloy 6061 by di...

Effect of Ageing on a Novel Cobalt-Free Precipitation-Hardenable Martensitic Alloy Produced by SLM: Mechanical, Tribological and Corrosion Behaviour

This study investigates the mechanical, tribological, and electrochemical behaviour of a novel precipitation-hardenable martensitic alloy produced by selective laser melting (SLM). The alloy was specifically engineered with an optimised com...

Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties

Owing to its low cost and sustainable nature, lignocellulosic biomass has been utilized for reinforcing polymers, but it is crucial to understand the impact of high-ash concentrations in biomass on composite strength and processing. Biomass...

Effects of Titanate Coupling Agent on Engineering Properties of Asphalt Binders and Mixtures Incorporating LLDPE-CaCO3 Pellet

This study was initiated to evaluate the performance of asphalt binders and mixtures incorporating linear low-density polyethylene- calcium carbonate (LLDPE-CaCO3) pellet, either with or without titanate coupling agent. The detailed manufac...

Effects of adding bamboo fiber on various aspects of concrete performance: A state-of-the-art review

This review systematically examines the role of bamboo fiber (BF) in enhancing the performance of cement-based composites, with a particular focus on workability, mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability. BF, as a renewable and...

Effects of Concrete Grades on Strength Characteristics of Metakaolin Modified Recycled Aggregate Concrete

In this study, locally produced Metakaolin (MK) was used as an admixture in recycled aggregate concrete of grades M 25 and M 30. The content of MK varied from 0-15% at 5% intervals. The physical and mechanical properties (bulk density, spec...

The Effect of Different Accelerators on the Vulcanization of EPDM Rubber

: EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a type of synthetic rubber. The products of rubber have great importance in every part of life. EPDM rubber has high tensile strength, high tension, toughness, and is weather resistant. Therefore...

Synthesize and characterization of hybrid aluminium alloy (AA6063) metal matrix composite (HAMMC) with corn cob ash and alumina (Al2O3) reinforcements

Abstract The use of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) in advanced engineering applications has increased due to their improved mechanical properties, such as hardness, ultimate tensile strength, toughness, wear, and corrosion resistance. A...

A comparative investigation on strain induced crystallization for graphene and carbon nanotubes filled natural rubber composites

Natural rubber containing graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) composites were prepared by ultrasonicallyassisted latex mixing. Natural rubber filled by both graphene and CNTs show significant enhanced tensile strength, while graphene exhib...

Development, modelling and optimization of process parameters on the tensile strength of aluminum, reinforced with pumice and carbonated coal hybrid composites for brake disc application

Abstract This study focuses on optimizing double stir casting process parameters to enhance the tensile strength of hybrid composites comprising aluminum alloy, brown pumice, and coal ash, intended for brake disc applications. Analytical te...

Effect of Accelerated Weathering on Color and Physico-mechanical Properties of Wood-plastic Composites with Nano Titanium Dioxide

Polypropylene (PP) with black locust wood flour and maleic grafted polypropylene were used to prepare wood plastic composites (WPC) by injection molding. The effect of the addition of nano titanium oxide (nano TiO2) on the properties of the...

Antimicrobial topical polymeric films loaded with Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid and silver nanoparticles: Optimization, characterization, and biological activity

The study examined the antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of pure Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid (70%) and AKBA loaded nanoparticles as topical polymeric films. The optimized concentration (0.05 % w/v) of pure A...

Effect of chemical treatment on the mechanical and thermal performance of flax fiber reinforced aluminium 6082 laminate: a machine learning-enhanced investigation

Abstract This work examined the role of alkaline and epoxy-based surface chemical treatments on the mechanical and thermal properties of flax fiber reinforced Aluminum Alloy 6082 hybrid Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLs), integrated with machine ...

Study on the preparation of multifunctional bacterial cellulose-based wound dressings and their in vitro hemostatic performance

Abstract Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a favored material for medical wound dressings due to its biocompatibility and water-holding capacity, yet it lacks inherent antibacterial and hemostatic capabilities. To enhance its functionality, a nov...

PRIMUS: Comprehensive proteomics of mouse intervertebral discs that inform novel biology and relevance to human disease modelling

Mice are commonly used to study intervertebral disc (IVD) biology and related diseases such as IVD degeneration. Discs from both the lumbar and tail regions are used. However, little is known about compartmental characteristics in the diffe...

A Review of Destructive Methods for Assessing the Bulk Tensile Strength of Glass.

Evaluation of the indirect tensile strength (ITS) of cement-treated clayey soils using XGBoost prediction model

This study develops a data-driven framework using Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) to predict the Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) of cement-treated clayey soils. Using 180 specimens with five input variables - cement content, curing time...