[HTML][HTML] Bistable morphing composites for energy-harvesting applications

A Elsheikh - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bistable morphing composites have shown promising applications in energy harvesting due
to their capabilities to change their shape and maintain two different states without any …

[HTML][HTML] Recent progresses in wood-plastic composites: Pre-processing treatments, manufacturing techniques, recyclability and eco-friendly assessment

AH Elsheikh, H Panchal, S Shanmugan… - Cleaner Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) have shown promising domestic and industrial
applications. Both virgin and waste materials have been used as matrix and reinforcement …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting characteristics of dissimilar laser welded polymeric joints using a multi-layer perceptrons model coupled with archimedes optimizer

EB Moustafa, A Elsheikh - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the application of a coupled multi-layer perceptrons (MLP) model
with Archimedes optimizer (AO) to predict characteristics of dissimilar lap joints made of …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting kerf quality characteristics in laser cutting of basalt fibers reinforced polymer composites using neural network and chimp optimization

IMR Najjar, AM Sadoun, M Abd Elaziz… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, an optimized artificial intelligence model is developed to predict the kerf quality
characteristics in laser cutting of basalt fibers reinforced polymer composites. The model is …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal efficiency enhancement of mono and hybrid nanofluids in solar thermal applications–A review

LA Alshuhail, F Shaik, LS Sundar - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Everywhere throughout the world, primarily in all industrial sectors, there is a tremendous
need for energy. The only option to meet the energy demand is via fossil fuels. Global …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of nano-additives on the mechanical, impact, vibration, and buckling/post-buckling properties of composites: A review

L Shan, CY Tan, X Shen, S Ramesh, MS Zarei… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents a review of the effect of nano-additives in improving the mechanical
properties of composites. Nano-additives added to composites, also termed …

Fabrication techniques of polymeric nanocomposites: A comprehensive review

A Kamal, M Ashmawy, AM Algazzar… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Nanotechnology is the key solution for many human problems such as energy conversion,
water treatment, and material science. In composite materials, nanoparticles are dispersed …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of mechanical properties of dual-fiber reinforcement in polymer composite

MKA Raj, S Muthusamy, H Panchal… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nowadays, the demand for fiber-based composites increases continuously compared to
conventional materials because of their excellent mechanical properties. Synthetic fibers …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of TiO2/Jackfruit peel nanocomposites in solar still: Experimental analysis and performance evaluation

AO Alsaiari, S Shanmugan, H Abulkhair… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
An effort has been made to synthesize nanocomposites of TiO 2/jackfruit peel via green
synthesis. Various concentration of the synthesized nanocomposite (0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%) …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanofluids and their usage in different heat exchangers for an improved heat transfer rates: A critical review

LS Sundar - Engineering Science and Technology, an International …, 2023 - Elsevier
The heat exchangers are commonly used in thermal power companies, chemical factories,
petroleum industries, and etc for the purpose of exchange heat from one fluid to another …