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Gharal R. R,
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Patil S. S,
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Dr. Meenakshi M. Maste,
- Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutics, Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Maharashtra India
- Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Maharashtra India
- Assistant Professor KLE’s college of Pharmacy, Belgaum karnataka India
Abstract
Material science is always changing, which has led to improvements in processing methods, plasticizers, and strengthening materials. These changes have led to new ideas in many fields. This abstract looks at how using advanced strengthening materials, exact plasticizer use, and thorough processing condition optimization can work together to make polymer-based materials perform better and have better qualities. When it comes to improving the dynamic qualities of plastics, reinforcement materials are very important. When mixed with polymer structures, advanced support materials like carbon nanotubes, graphene, and nanofibers give them great strength, hardness, and toughness. Because of their special qualities, lightweight, high-performance materials have been made that can be used in aircraft, cars, and buildings. To change the mechanical, temperature, and rheological qualities of plastics, it is important to use plasticizers precisely. Researchers can make materials more flexible, resistant to pressure, and easy to work with by carefully choosing and controlling the type and quantity of plasticizers. This fine control makes it possible to create polymer mixtures with specific qualities that work well in certain situations, like for bendable packaging, medical devices, and consumer goods. It is important to fully understand and improve the production variables like temperature, pressure, shear rate, and dwell time in order to get the best performance from the material and make sure it can be used again and again. Modern processing methods, like melt mixing, extrusion, injection molding, and 3D printing, let you precisely control the shape and substructure of materials. This makes it possible to make complicated parts with better qualities.
Keywords: Reinforcement materials, Plasticizer utilization, Processing optimization, Polymer-based materials, Bendable packaging
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Journal of Polymer and Composites
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Received | May 15, 2024 |
Accepted | June 27, 2024 |
Published | July 11, 2024 |