Polymer matrix composites have established themselves in the materials family due to their
improved properties like high specific stiffness and strength, durability etc. Recycled …

The increasing generation and accumulation of waste tyres threaten the ecosystem. Waste
tyre landfills create potential fire hazards, environmental pollutions, and threats to human …

There are many applications of TiO 2 such as paints and plastics due to its excellent
properties such as high whiteness and strong hiding power. To eliminate the pollution in the …

The growing concern for environmental sustainability and construction and demolition
(C&D) waste management has led to innovative approaches to recycling and reusing these …

Waste produced in the extraction and processing of granite stone severely damages the
environment when it is deposited in landfills. This research aims to use granite sludge as an …

This paper reports the novel formulation of rubber-wood-plastic composites (RubWPC) with
the focus on their interfacial optimisation by using maleated and silane coupling agents …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) were widely applied in the field of sensors, artificial
muscles, and microrobotics as they can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. In …

Sustainability and enhancement of recycling differing polymer waste has become a leading
driver for industries associated with this type of waste. However, polymer waste streams that …

Functionalized materials are advantageous in terms of imparting self-healing properties to
cementitious composites by filling voids and cracks. High-purity bis-hydroxyethyl …

Isotactic polypropylene (iPP) has been increasingly used owing to its advantages. However,
the variation in crystallinity and service temperature of this material will affect its mechanical …