Impact of Reinforcement Materials and Processing Condition Optimization in Microstructural Engineering of Polymer Composites

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Year : 2024 | Volume :12 | Special Issue : 04 | Page : 102-118
By

Rahul Atmaram Wagh,

Kunal Kishor Chandan,

Tejas Sanjay Sali,

Jain Saurabh Surendrakumar,

Pramod Ambadas Karole,

  1. Assistant Professor School of Science, Sandip University, Nashik Maharashtra India
  2. Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip University Sijoul Bihar India
  3. Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Engineering & Management, Nashik Maharashtra India
  4. Assistant Professor Sandip Institute of Technology & Research Centre, Nashik Maharashtra India
  5. Assistant Professor Sandip Institute of Technology & Reserch Centre, Nashik Maharashtra India

Abstract

Polymer mixtures have gotten a lot of attention because they have a unique set of qualities that make them useful in many situations. But the substructure of these alloys is very important for getting the best performance. It looks at how to improve the microstructure of polymer composites by finding the best support materials and working conditions. The choice of strengthening materials is the first thing that is talked about. Different kinds of additives, like fibers, nanoparticles, and fillers, have their own pros and cons. If you know what each type of reinforcement is like and how it interacts with the polymer matrix, you can make smart decisions about how to change the microstructure for different uses. The working conditions are also very important for deciding the finished architecture and qualities of the composite. The way the reinforcement and matrix stages are spread out, aligned, and bonded at the interface is greatly affected by factors like temperature, pressure, and processing methods. To get the desired microstructural traits and improve the general performance of the composite material, it is necessary to make these working conditions as good as they can be. To find the best strengthening materials and working conditions, a methodical approach is used that combines testing methods with computer modeling. Experiments like imaging, spectroscopy, and dynamic tests help us understand the microstructural properties and function of the composites. Computer models help guess how various reinforcement materials will react to different working conditions, which guides the trial design process. The study wants to fully understand how different strengthening materials and working factors affect the tiny structure of polymer composites. Customized microstructures can be made to meet specific performance needs, like mechanical strength, temperature stability, and electrical conductivity, by making the most of these factors. This study helps to improve microstructural engineering in polymer composites, which makes it easier for them to be used in many different fields.

Keywords: Polymer composites, microstructural engineering, reinforcement materials, processing conditions, optimization, performance properties

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites(jopc)]

How to cite this article: Rahul Atmaram Wagh, Kunal Kishor Chandan, Tejas Sanjay Sali, Jain Saurabh Surendrakumar, Pramod Ambadas Karole. Impact of Reinforcement Materials and Processing Condition Optimization in Microstructural Engineering of Polymer Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(04):102-118.
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Special Issue Open Access Original Research
Volume 12
Special Issue 04
Received May 16, 2024
Accepted June 26, 2024
Published July 16, 2024
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