[HTML][HTML] Synergy of Hybrid Fillers for Emerging Composite and Nanocomposite Materials—A Review

OA Afolabi, N Ndou - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nanocomposites with polymer matrix provide tremendous opportunities to investigate new
functions beyond those of traditional materials. The global community is gradually tending …

A Review on the Development of Silicon and Silica Based Nano Materials in the Food Industry

VS Shankar, G Velmurugan, DE Raja, T Manikandan… - Silicon, 2024 - Springer
Silicon and silica-based nanoparticles have been widely used in the food sector for a
substantial period of time. The past few years have significantly enhanced the use of these …

[HTML][HTML] Development and characterization of polyester/ramie fiber hybrid composites reinforced with crystalline nanocellulose extracted from durian peel waste

H Pratiwi, MW Wildan - Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
Using natural fibers and natural fillers as composite reinforcing materials has received great
attention due to its potential to improve mechanical, thermal, biodegradable, and tribological …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing the Fire Resistance of Ablative Materials: Role of the Polymeric Matrix and Silicon Carbide Reinforcement

J Abenojar, S López de Armentia, MA Martínez - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
The primary characteristic of ablative materials is their fire resistance. This study explored
the development of cost-effective ablative materials formed into application-specific shapes …

Driving into the future: nano graphene and silicon dioxide enriched kevlar composites for automotive applications

G Velmurugan, JS Chohan, R Velumayil, D Elil Raja… - Silicon, 2024 - Springer
This study investigates the mechanical and tribological properties of Kevlar-based
composites filled with varying weight percentages (5%, 10%, and 15%) of nano fillers …

Development of sustainable polyester biocomposites using Lansium parasiticum fruit shell powder and hemp chopped fibre: mechanical, wear, hydrophobic and …

K Karuppasamy, B Ranganathan - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024 - Springer
In this present investigation, a new attempt was made to produce sustainable polyester-
based biocomposites using Lansium parasiticum fruit shell powder and hemp chopped fibre …

Enhancing the resilience of cement mortar: Investigating Nano-SiO2 size and hybrid fiber effects on sulfuric acid resistance

ZF Akbulut, S Guler - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This article explores fortifying cement mortars against severe sulfuric acid (SLA) attacks by
studying the impact of nano-SiO 2 (NS), macro-steel (ST), and micro-polypropylene (PP) …

Developing a model to predict and optimize the flexural and impact properties of jute/kenaf fiber nano-composite using response surface methodology

S Thanikodi, S Rathinasamy, JA Solairaju - The International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
The primary objective of this study is to determine how the presence of nano-particles such
as titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide (TiO2 and SiO2), as well as fiber alignment, affects …

Evaluating mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of biocomposites with Opuntia cladode fiber and palm flower biochar for industrial applications

L Natrayan, ND Chinta, NB Teja, G Muthu… - Discover Applied …, 2024 - Springer
This study addresses the development of environmentally friendly biocomposites using
Opuntia cladode fiber and palm flower biochar for industrial applications. Derived …

High concentration NaOH processing of natural fiber explored polypropylene composite featured with mullite: characteristics investigation

M Aruna, I Hossain, S Kaliappan, S Prabagaran… - Journal of Polymer …, 2024 - Springer
With the key benefits of low specific weight, superior toughness, lower moisture absorption,
recyclability, and economic concerns, natural fiber-embedded polypropylene composites …