Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 8 - 8
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Strain
gauges
and
strain
gauge
transducers
are
important
tools
in
the
field
of
material
resistance
research
to
measure
stresses
strains
solids.
These
methods
devices
have
a
wide
range
applications,
from
construction
mechanical
engineering,
where
properties
materials
need
be
monitored
optimized.
The
use
nanomaterials
allows
for
more
sensitive
compact
sensors.
Nanotechnology
makes
it
possible
create
with
improved
electrical
properties.
At
same
time,
unique
that
make
them
ideal
gauges.
This
paper
considers
different
types
composites
based
on
polymer
matrices
additives
dispersed
nanomaterials,
which
designed
tasks.
Thermoplastics
elastomers
can
used
as
matrices.
Dispersed
fillers
MXene
such
carbon
nanotubes,
graphene,
metals,
etc.
Despite
obvious
advantages
conducting
polymers
modified
structures,
there
problems
creating
effective
ability
operate
under
large
deformations
an
sensitivity
accuracy
measurements
range.
article
also
provides
brief
information
technical
evolution
gauges,
wire
foil
nanocomposites.
A
modern
classification
is
provided.
disadvantages
existing
shown.
review
contains
commercial
mechanisms
conductivity
formation
described
detail.
areas
application
nanocomposite
specified
purpose
this
study
determine
prospects
various
aimed
at
readers.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. e41654 - e41654
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
importance
of
nanocomposites
constantly
attains
attention
because
their
unique
properties
all
across
the
fields
especially
in
medical
perspectives.
study
green-synthesized
has
grown
to
be
extremely
fascinating
field
research.
Nanocomposites
are
more
promising
than
mono-metallic
nanoparticles
they
exhibit
synergistic
effects.
This
review
encapsulates
current
development
formulation
plant-mediated
by
using
several
plant
species
and
impact
secondary
metabolites
on
biocompatible
functioning.
Phyto-synthesis
produces
diverse
nanomaterials
with
biocompatibility,
environment-friendliness,
vivo
actions,
characterized
varying
sizes,
shapes,
biochemical
nature.
process
is
advantageous
conventional
physical
chemical
procedures.
New
studies
have
been
conducted
determine
biomedical
efficacy
against
various
diseases.
Unfortunately,
there
inadequate
investigation
into
green-assisted
nanocomposites.
Incorporating
phytosynthesized
therapeutic
interventions
not
only
enhances
healing
processes
but
also
augments
host's
immune
defenses
infections.
highlights
phytosynthesis
applications,
including
antibacterial,
antidiabetic,
antiviral,
antioxidant,
antifungal,
anti-cancer,
other
as
well
toxicity.
explores
mechanistic
action
achieve
designated
tasks.
Biogenic
for
multimodal
imaging
potential
exchange
methods
materials
Well-designed
utilized
innovative
theranostic
agents
subsequent
objective
efficiently
diagnosing
treating
a
variety
human
disorders.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 8366 - 8387
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
As
advancements
in
sustainable
material
science
continue,
kenaf
fiber
and
polylactic
acid
(KF/PLA)
composites
have
emerged
as
promising
eco-friendly
alternatives.
The
current
research
article
has
focused
on
improving
the
physical
strength
of
these
KF/PLA
composites.
Methodologies
like
Taguchi's
Grey
Relational
Analysis
(GRA)
been
employed
to
identify
most
effective
ways
enhance
chemical
treatment
process.
were
manufactured
using
an
injection
molding
technique
while
essential
variables
modified.
These
comprised
choice
treatments
(sodium
hydroxide,
potassium
or
sodium
acetate),
concentration
chemicals
(1%,
2%,
3%
w/v),
duration
(2,
4,
6
hours).
modifications
led
production
diverse
composite
variants.
modified
was
evaluated
various
methods,
focusing
their
tensile
strength,
modulus,
elongation
under
tension,
flexural
deformability
bending,
impact
resistance.
A
Scanning
Electron
Microscope
(SEM)
utilized
observe
treated
tested
samples
detail.
optimal
values
identified
through
GRA
mean
plots
same
for
composite.
Improved
mechanical
properties
observed
when
conditions
A1-B2-C2
(NaOH,
4
hours)
applied.
Although,
morphology
PLA
matrix-based
bio
reinforced
with
different
surface-treatments
recorded
AFM
analysis
order
further
reveal
surface
roughness
fibers
upon
modification
dispersion.
Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
87, P. 277 - 299
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Conjugated
polymers
such
as
polypyrrole,
polyaniline,
and
polythiophene
have
developed
capable
candidates
for
scaffold
fabrication
due
to
their
electrical
conductivity,
tunable
surface
properties,
ability
deliver
bioactive
molecules.
When
blended
with
other
biomaterials
nanoparticles
enables
the
formation
of
composites
that
leverage
advantages
both
components.
The
main
focus
areas
review
include
use
conjugated
polymer-based
(CPCs)
tissue
engineering
e.g.,
neural,
cardiac,
bone,
skin.
Within
each
section,
specific
examples
are
provided
polymer-biomolecule
composite
systems
been
explored
along
a
discussion
composition,
fabrication,
performance
supporting
cell
growth
regeneration.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
perspectives
discussed
in
applying
CPCs
toward
clinically
relevant
tissues
organs.
Overall,
this
comprehensive
covers
fundamental
design
considerations
developing
polymer
scaffolds
emerging
applications
engineering.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28, P. 4299 - 4316
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
The
microstructure,
homogeneity,
and
tribo-corrosion
behavior
of
microwave-developed
Nickel
as
well
titanium
dioxide
SS-304
cladding
surfaces
are
the
primary
emphasis
this
research.
study
includes
assessing
hardness
enhancement
from
Ni
TiO2
particles
in
surface.
investigation
additionally
evaluates
surface
wear
rates,
friction
coefficients,
resistance
to
corrosion
under
tribological
conditions.
with
developed
by
microwave
energy
were
investigated
study.
microstructure
was
being
examined
validate
uniformly
homogeneous
dispersion
particles,
XRD
employed
determine
phases.
evaluated,
a
pin-on-disk
tribometer
has
assessed
behavior.
Tribo-corrosion
tested
3.5-percent
NaCl
solution.
To
enhance
cladding's
efficiency,
hybrid
heating
(MHH)
utilising
charcoal
susceptor
been
employed.
Findings
exhibited
that
analysis
showed
had
uniform
distribution
compact
microstructure.
significantly
improved
about
37.68%
due
incorporation
10%
particles.
FeNi3,
NiSi2,
Ni3C,
NiC,
Ni2Si,
FeNi,
phases
seen
on
conditions
also
evaluated
using
tribometer.
outcomes
have
decreased
rates
coefficients
compared
uncoated
substrate.
Moreover,
3.5%
rate
coefficient
measured
be
0.00412
mm3/m
0.297,
respectively.
results
indicated
enhanced
Virtual and Physical Prototyping,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: April 18, 2024
This
paper
introduces
a
novel
hybrid
honeycomb
(HC)
design
achieved
by
continuously
blending
non-auxetic
hexagonal
and
auxetic
re-entrant
cell
geometries
along
the
out-of-plane
direction.
These
HCs
are
additively
manufactured
via
fused
deposition
modelling
(FDM)
using
PA12
polymer
reinforced
with
15
wt.%
of
discontinuous
carbon
fibres.
We
study
mechanical
piezoresistive
performance
under
quasi-static
in-plane
loading
performed
at
temperatures
ranging
between
25-125°C.
The
results
demonstrate
significant
compression
enhancements
in
configuration,
achieving
up
to
43%
increase
collapse
strength
119%
absorbed
energy.
incorporation
multiple
layers
structure
further
enhanced
properties,
ultimately
181%
enhancement
energy
absorption.
honeycombs
also
showed
pronounced
response
gauge
factors
range
18–37
within
elastic
regime,
making
them
suitable
for
wide
multifunctional
applications.
