Advances in Polymer Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Deep‐sea
equipment
is
generally
made
of
lightweight
and
pressure‐resistant
materials
in
order
to
meet
the
requirements
actual
work.
In
explore
marine
resources
better,
it
necessary
research
buoyancy
for
loading
on
mining
equipment.
These
contribute
not
only
providing
adequate
but
also
reducing
economic
expenses.
this
paper,
hollow
glass
microspheres
reinforced
epoxy
spheres
(HGMSs‐EHSs)
were
prepared
by
rolling
ball
method
using
expanded
polystyrene
(EPS),
resin
(EP),
HGMS
as
raw
materials.
Epoxy
syntactic
foam
(ESF)
was
manufactured
blending
EP,
curing
agent,
HGMS,
HGMS‐EHS
with
molding
method.
Basalt
fiber
(BF)
ESF
fabricated
adding
BFs
form
a
network
inside
foam.
The
results
revealed
that
density
compressive
strength
increased
progressively
number
layers.
decreased
prospectively
increase
stacking
volume
fraction
HGMS‐EHS.
gradually
enlargement
length
content
BF.
range
influencing
factors
mentioned
above,
remains
around
0.3
g/cm
3
,
which
has
low
density.
When
layers
two,
90%,
BF
12
mm,
4%,
BF‐ESF
0.316
6.93
MPa.
material
can
pressure
resistance
operations
waters
certain
depth.
With
provides
sufficient
balance
gravity
Compared
current
study,
used
reinforcing
phase
prepare
solid
high
strength.
experimental
demonstrate
economical
effectively
improve
This
may
be
suitable
small
extracting
resources.
work
reference
preparation
low‐density
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 4304 - 4315
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
The
ongoing
research
focuses
on
exploring
the
potential
of
Careya
arborea
(CA)
fiber,
banana
fiber
(BF),
and
epoxy
composites
as
sustainable
alternatives
to
petroleum-based
products
synthetic
fibers.
aim
is
enhance
interfacial
bonding
overall
performance
these
while
reducing
reliance
traditional
materials.
study
investigates
adhesion
between
CA
BF
(both
chemically
treated),
with
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
coating.
Specifically,
it
examined
how
PLA
coating
affects
mechanical
properties,
including
tensile
strength,
flexural
impact
resistance,
water
absorption
behavior,
fabricated
composites.
Mechanical
characterizations
composite
specimens
are
conducted
following
ASTM
standards.
PLA-coated
NaOH-treated
significantly
improved
their
strength
(20.56%)
(16.7%),
reduced
capacity
(by
47.6%)
compared
untreated
ones.
These
findings
highlight
promise
using
treated
natural
fibers
coatings
create
more
high-performance
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4)
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
The
addition
of
low-loading
content
nanofillers
may
improve
the
material
properties
polymer-based
nanocomposites.
This
improvement
directly
corresponds
to
density
well-dispersed
in
matrix.
However,
for
higher
nanofiller
loadings,
nanocomposites'
not
only
be
improved
but
also
degraded
due
agglomeration.
complex
phenomenon,
where
tend
form
agglomerates
with
enhancement
volume
fraction,
poses
significant
challenges
materials
science
and
nanotechnology.
It
has
been
proven
that
agglomerations
hinder
performance
nanocomposites
thwart
unique
most
aspects.
Graphene,
one
used
nanofillers,
plays
a
remarkable
role
Therefore,
key
focus
current
review
is
provide
insight
into
impact
agglomeration
on
various
such
as
tensile,
flexural,
fracture,
fatigue,
thermal,
electrical,
barrier
characteristics
polymer
reinforced
by
graphene-based
structures.
A
comprehensive
factors
leading
graphene
was
presented.
concluded
could
developing
nanocomposites,
controlling
were
discussed
depth,
highlighting
issue's
complexity.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 1235 - 1244
Published: July 31, 2024
Natural
fibers
play
a
crucial
role
in
sandwich
composites
due
to
their
biodegradability,
ease
of
manufacturing,
and
ability
reduce
pollution.
The
research
aims
develop
new
biodegradable
polymer
using
pine
tree
leaves
(PTL)
fillers
loaded
with
epoxy
through
hand
layup
technique
different
wt.
%
PTL
fillers.
molded
were
characterized
analyze
the
crystal
size
plane
orientations,
surface
morphology,
thermal
resistance,
presence
elemental
compositions
filler-loaded
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Field
emission
scanning
electron
microscope
(FESEM),
Energy
dispersive
analysis
(EDX),
Differential
calorimetry
(DSC),
Thermogravimetric
(TGA).
40
wt
showed
maximum
tensile
strength
32
±
0.5
MPa,
compressive
15
flexural
55
Shore
D
hardness
73
SHN.
mechanical
wt%
composite
was
enhanced
by
adding
single
double
layer
E-glass
fiber
on
bottom
top
composite,
achieving
76
MPa.
attained
156
29
220
79
reinforced
would
be
used
low-strength
structural
applications.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Biocomposite
material
are
now
gaining
attention
in
recent
decades,
by
reinforcing
waste
biomass
as
filler,
and
this
will
attribute
to
reduce
the
agro
generating
pollution
well
creating
sustainable
products.
The
present
research
study
aim
is
perform
a
thorough
analysis
of
multiscale
polymer
composite
using
onion
peel-derived
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
compare
them
nanotubes
(CNTs)
composite.
Furthermore,
Kevlar
fiber
used
provide
further
reinforcement
on
hybrid
composites.
Using
an
abrasive
water
jet
machine,
test
specimens
carefully
sectioned
from
plates
then,
rigorous
adherence
ASTM
standards
followed
for
subsequent
characterization,
which
covers
features
such
flammability,
fatigue,
creep
strain,
dynamic
mechanical
(DMA).
findings
reveal
that
designation
combines
2
vol.%
CQDs
with
35
Kevlar,
epoxy
matrix
(EKCQ3),
exhibits
higher
fatigue
strength.
EKCQ3
shows
5.6%
improvement
25%
UTS,
12.9%
50%
8.7%
75%
UTS
counts
when
compared
CNTs.
This
demonstrates
composite’s
improved
performance.
In
similar
way,
produce
less
strain.
particular,
time
intervals
2000,
4000,
6000,
8000,
10,000
s,
strain
values
0.0022,
0.0031,
0.0046,
0.0065,
0.0085.
performance
seen
its
high
storage
modulus
8.2
GPa
relation
DMA
characteristics.
All
designations
flame-retardant
terms
flame
propagation
speeds
range
5
9
mm/min.
Thus
over
all,
underscores
promising
potential
advancing
materials
diverse
applications
super
capacitors,
shielding
microwaves
lightweight
automotives.
Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
68(3), P. 398 - 408
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
This
study
focused
on
enhancing
the
properties
of
interior
coatings
by
incorporating
natural
additives
to
minimize
potential
health
impacts
associated
with
traditional
additives.
Organic
such
as
Euphorbia
condylocarpa,
poplar
tree
bark,
and
zircon
silicate
were
employed
utilizing
Design
Expert
for
optimization.
The
optimized
formulation
demonstrated
impressive
attributes
including
prevention
bacterial
mold
growth,
high
corrosion
resistance,
effective
coverage
adhesion,
resistance
dirt
retention.
recommended
optimum
formulation,
condylocarpa
(1%),
bark
(1%)
using
2FI
model,
exhibited
an
R2
value
0.9838,
indicating
a
remarkable
predictability
variability
in
experimental
data.
result
emphasized
effectiveness
proposed
model
optimizing
nanosized
organic
various
industrial
applications.
Thermogravimetric
differential
thermal
analysis
(TG-DTA)
revealed
that
contributed
development
flame-retardant
temperature
increased
morphology
coating
was
obtained
optical
microscope
scanning
electron
(SEM).
Specifically,
antibacterial,
flame-retardant,
hydrophobic
properties.
concluded
incorporation
euphorbia
plant,
substances
positively
impacted
performance
offering
more
health-conscious
technologically
advanced
alternative.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(22), P. e40176 - e40176
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
The
numerous
advantages
of
natural
fiber
reinforced
hybrid
composites,
such
as
their
light
weight,
biodegradability,
recyclability,
availability,
and
low
cost,
have
brought
them
to
the
forefront
for
various
structural
applications
in
automotive
aerospace
industries.
Aim
this
study
was
evaluate
impact
varying
weight
fractions
bamboo
micro
filler
on
tensile,
flexural,
impact,
water
absorption
properties
Sisal-Bamboo-E-glass
epoxy
matrix
composite
prepared
by
manual
hand
layup
method.
To
enhance
bond
between
synthetic
fibers
reduce
hydrophilic
nature
fibers,
sisal
were
treated
with
5%
NaOH
6
8
hours,
respectively.
E-glass
content
kept
constant
at
10%,
while
sisal,
fiber,
matrix,
varied.
size
ranged
from
75
100
μm.
Tensile
flexural
tests
conducted
using
a
computer-controlled
universal
electromechanical
testing
machine,
performed
Charpy
test
machine.
results
showed
that
containing
15%
10%
glass,
57%
epoxy,
3%
exhibited
highest
tensile
strength
(87
MPa),flexural
(77
MPa),
high
energy
(8.9
J)
toughness
(24.64
J/cm2).
Conversely,
capacity
observed
composites
6%
filler.
Overall,
significantly
influenced
