Indubitably, drilling fluid is the most crucial component of drilling operations. With the current
exploration of hydrocarbons in deep water horizons, unconventional formations, and …

Nanoparticle addition has the potential to make bioplastic use mainstream, as the resultant
nanocomposite shows improved mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties. It is well …

In recent years, organic and inorganic contaminants in wastewater (heavy metals, halides,
nutrients, dyes, and pathogen-related water pollution) have become a major global problem …

Carbon black (CB) is able to reinforce natural rubber (NR) but also enhance nonlinear
viscoelastic behaviors significantly. Herein, the reinforcement and nonlinearity of NR/CB …

With heat-flux density of electronics drastically increase polymer-based thermal interface
materials play a critical role in the performance of electronics. Although surface energy of …

Nanocomposite materials have distinctive potential for various types of captivating usage in
drilling fluids as a well-designed solution for the petroleum industry. Owing to the …

Common techniques for creating novel coatings include chemically modifying inorganic
fillers and exploring how modifications affect coating service performance. However, it …

The dispersion of nanoparticles in viscous polymers is dictated by kinetics, interaction
potentials between particles, and interfacial compatibility between the matrix and dispersed …

Although the discovery of plastic has revolutionized materials used in many industries and
by consumers, their non-biodegradable nature has led to one of the greatest problems of our …

Breakup (dispersion) and distribution of nanoparticles are the chief hurdles towards taking
advantage of nanoparticles in polymer nanocomposites for reinforcement, flame retardancy …