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20-Apr-2026
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Thermal and Microstructural Evaluation of Natural-Glass Fiber Hybrid Composites: Sustainable Alternatives to Synthetic Materials

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Simma Manikanta, Sreeramulu Dowluru, B.V.V. Prasada Rao, Raghuveer Dontikurti, Santhosh Kumar Dubba,

Abstract: The scope of engineering requirements for composite materials, which mix features from several elements engaged in engineering applications to enable greater performance, cannot be adequately understood in this way. The most recent of these materials


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16-Apr-2026
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AI-Designed Functionally Graded Polymer Composites for Multifunctional Thin Films

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D Sai Ganesh, S. N. Padhi, Mamata Choudhury, K. Vikas, K. Anudeep,

Abstract: The design of multifunctional polymer composite thin films requires simultaneous optimization of mechanical, optical, barrier, and thermal properties—objectives often in conflict when using conventional homogeneous materials. This study presents an


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16-Apr-2026
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Improvement of Geometric Tolerances and Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites

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Lokanadham Dharmana, K DurgaPrasad, Duppala Azad, B Roop Sandeep, D Bhanuchandra Rao, S Hari Prasad,

Abstract: In the field of metal matrix composite materials, there has been a generous thrust towards the development of electrical discharge machining (EDM). In this study, stir casted aluminum hybrid metal matrix composites were successfully machined using


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11-Apr-2026
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Basalt Fiber, Palm Fiber, and Seashell Powder Reinforced Hybrid Epoxy Composites: A Mechanical Characterization

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Pavan Kumar Rejeti, Turali Narayana, Raghuveer Dontikurti, Pilla Devi Prasad, Laxmanaraju Salavaravu, Talabaktula S Viswanadham, A. Rajesh Kannan,

Abstract: This study investigates epoxy-based composites reinforced with basalt fiber, palm fiber, and seashell powder fabricated via hand lay-up. Mechanical characterization included tensile, flexural, hardness, and impact testing, supported by ANOVA and


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11-Apr-2026
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AI-Driven Prediction of Mechanical and Thermal Properties in Polymer-Based Functionally Graded Composites

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D Sai Ganesh, S. N. Padhi,

Abstract: The proposed architecture of the current paper is an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven model of forecasting mechanical and thermal aspects of polymer-based functionally-graded composites (FGCs). Traditional micromechanical and finite element


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11-Apr-2026
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Gamma Irradiation Effects on Structural and Optical Properties of PVA/Al₂O₃/TiC Polymer Nanocomposites for Optoelectronic Applications

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Shivanand Mendigeri, K Leela Kumar, Devidas G B, Ravikiran Y T, Suryanarayana P.S. Kornu,

Abstract: PVA/TiC/Al2O3 nanocomposite (PTA) films were successfully prepared via the solution casting method. The impact of high-dose gamma (γ) irradiation (30 kGy) on the structural and optical properties of PVA/TiC/Al₂O₃ nanocomposites was systematically


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02-Apr-2026
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Machining-Induced Surface Integrity Optimization of High-Carbon Alloy Steel for Enhanced Polymer–Metal Composite Interface Performance

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Ujwal Samadhan Gawai, S. Irudayaraj, Pramod Ram Wadate, Sarang P. Joshi,

Abstract: The functional performance and structural reliability of polymer–metal hybrid composites are strongly influenced by the surface integrity of metallic substrates used for interfacial bonding and load transfer. In this context, machining-induced


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20-Mar-2026
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Optimization of process parameter in 3D printing to minimize wear loss and increase tensile strength.

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Mayank Kumar Tiwari, Vivek Singh, Sachin Srivastava, Dharmendra Kumar Dubey, Mahendra Pratap Yadav, Suraj Kumar,

Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM) and especially Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has emerged as a very versatile process of manufacturing polymer components with complex and highly-integrated geometries. Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a favorite of the many


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18-Mar-2026
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Study of Thermal Conductivity and Hardness of Coir Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite

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Manoj Sharma, Vishal Wankhade, Rajeev Sharma, Shashi Chandra Sharma,

Abstract: Researchers are drawn to polymer reinforced natural fibers composite for the development of new materials. The research aims to use waste fibers, specifically coir, to create polymer composite materials.Thermal conductivity and hardness of the


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17-Feb-2026
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Synthesis and Characterization of pH-Sensitive Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Doxorubicin

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Akshay Kumar K S, Suhas Narayan Sakarkar, Vijeta Bhattacharya, Maneshwar Thippani, L. Karpagavalli, Deepha V, Shiny George, Nitin S. Bhajipale, Manish R. Bhise,

Abstract: pH-responsive polymeric hydrogels have attracted significant attention as intelligent biomaterials for site-specific and controlled drug delivery in cancer therapy due to their ability to respond to the acidic tumor microenvironment. In the present