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Journal of Composites Science, Volume 7, Issue 6

June 2023 - 53 articles

Cover Story: The proliferation of plastic waste in the environment has attracted significant attention. In the life cycle of polymers, either chemical or physical changes will occur due to varying environmental factors. This process leads to changes that result in functional deterioration. In addition to the ongoing innovations to enhance the sustainability of the polymer industry, consumers are focused on their sustainability potential. Due to the present demand for sustainable polymers, bio-based polymers have been identified as a solution. To optimize the functional use of bio-based polymers and retention of their bio-degradation capability, this study focuses on PLA, PCL, PHA and PA bio-based polymers due to their potential in technological applications. This review covers their processing and degradation pathways. Future trends and conclusions are also provided. View this paper
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Articles (53)

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,103 Views
13 Pages

We propose a unique form of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), paper DSSCs based on carbon-nanotube (CNT) composite papers, and the use of a gel electrolyte for the paper DSSC. In our previous study, we succeeded in developing the paper DSSC. Howeve...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,177 Views
15 Pages

Flexible supercapacitors are demanded for energy storage of wearable electronics. In this paper, a simple strategy for preparing flexible carbon fibers (CFs) with good energy storage capacity using a mixed acid treatment process is reported. When the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,631 Views
18 Pages

The automobile industry uses magnesium for load-bearing components due to its low density, durability, and ductility. This study investigated a nanocomposite containing Nb2O5 (3 and 6 wt%) nanoparticles as reinforcement with AZ31 magnesium alloy made...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,194 Views
16 Pages

Based on the Hamilton principle combined with the Timoshenko beam theory, the authors developed a mixed finite element (FE) method for the nonlinear free vibration analysis of functionally graded (FG) beams under combinations of simply supported, fre...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,339 Views
15 Pages

One of the supporting factors behind the biomolecules recently used in anti-aging and skin nourishment is their antioxidant properties. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a well-known small molecule oxidant that induces apoptosis in human skin fibroblast (H...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,774 Views
21 Pages

Investigation on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of 3D-Printed Polyamide 6, Graphene Oxide and Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Composites under Dry, Wet and High Temperature Conditions

  • Mariah Ichakpa,
  • Matthew Goodyear,
  • Jake Duthie,
  • Matthew Duthie,
  • Ryan Wisely,
  • Allan MacPherson,
  • John Keyte,
  • Ketan Pancholi and
  • James Njuguna

This study is focused on 3D printing of polyamide 6 (PA6), PA6/graphene oxide (PA6/GO) and PA6/glass-fibre-reinforced (PA6/GF) composites. The effect of graphene oxide and glass-fibre reinforcement on 3D-printed PA6 is explored for improvement of the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,551 Views
14 Pages

Studies of Utilization of Technogenic Raw Materials in the Synthesis of Cement Clinker from It and Further Production of Portland Cement

  • Nurgali Zhanikulov,
  • Bayan Sapargaliyeva,
  • Aktolkyn Agabekova,
  • Yana Alfereva,
  • Aidin Baidibekova,
  • Samal Syrlybekkyzy,
  • Lazzat Nurshakhanova,
  • Farida Nurbayeva,
  • Gulzhan Sabyrbaeva and
  • Yergazy Zhatkanbayev
  • + 3 authors

Four series of experiments were carried out to study the possibility of replacing clay and an iron-containing component with tefritobasalt and lead slag as part of the initial charge for Portland cement. The experiments were carried out at atmospheri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
2,635 Views
10 Pages

Structure and Properties of Polystyrene-Co-Acrylonitrile/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites

  • Zaid G. Mohammadsalih,
  • Beverley J. Inkson and
  • Biqiong Chen

Polymer/graphene nanocomposites have attracted significant attention from the research community over the past two decades. In this work, nanocomposites of polystyrene-co-acrylonitrile (SAN) and graphene oxide (GO) were prepared using a solution blen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,765 Views
14 Pages

This paper experimentally studied the influence of the notch shape and size on the damage evolution and failure strength (tension and torsion) of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix (CFRP) laminates. Hashin’s damage criteria were utilized to m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,187 Views
15 Pages

Composite Activated Carbon Modified with AlCl3 for the Effective Removal of Reactive Black 5 Dye from Wastewaters

  • Eleftheria K. Tsoutsa,
  • Athanasia K. Tolkou,
  • Ioannis A. Katsoyiannis and
  • George Z. Kyzas

Many industries use huge amounts of synthetic dyes which may release into the wastewater in dyeing processes causing serious damage to aquatic life as they are recalcitrant, nonbiodegradable, stable to oxidizing agents, and toxic. Adsorption on activ...

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