starch is found in abundance in nature and it is one of the raw materials used for food packaging because of the low price, biodegradability, good mechanical and barrier properties. the recycling ability of coating materials was significantly increased by using edible films and coating in comparison to traditional packaging and it could be an alternative for synthetic films. in this research, t...

hydroxyapatite is a biocompatible ceramic and reinforcement for bone implantations. seva/hap composite content hap filler with difference particle sizes were designed. mechanical tests like tensile modulus, uts, strain at break and biodegradation were investigated. results illustrated much increase tensile modulus of composites content hap nano powders ratio to micro powders. also uts analysis ...

nanocomposite materials have recently attracted increasing interests in the field of modelling. finite element modelling can be used for computation of bulk properties of polymer/clay nanocomposites. in this study, by   considering the structure of a nano-composite material, a quasi real model is proposed. the model has been used to predict the elastic constants by selection of suitable element...

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due to good biocompatibility, corrosion and mechanical properties, magnesium (mg) is considered promising degradable material for orthopedic applications. in this work, mg-mgznx (x= 1, 2, 3 and 4) nanocomposites scaffolds with different porosities were synthesized via powder metallurgy method. the microstructure, composition, in vitro corrosion and mechanical properties of porous magnesium-zinc...

food packaging extensively uses plastic films and containers of petroleum-based polymers for their excellent functional properties and competitive price. plastic packaging has become a central focus of waste reduction efforts, particularly in aesthetic terms of damage to flora and fauna. presently, consumers require greater quality and longer shelf lives for their foodstuffs, while they demand ...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs ) are considered to be one of the novel reinforcement for developing advanced nanocomposites due to their outstanding thermo-mechanical properties. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs ) are developed by arc discharge method. To enhance the dispersion of CNTs in polymer matrix, CNTs are modified with chemical treatment and processed by ultrasonication process. Surface ch...

Abstract Coal bottom ash (CBA) is a residue produced from the burning of pulverized coal for electricity generation. The high porosity and low abrasion resistance CBA hindered its commercialization; thus tonnes were discharged in landfills surface impoundments. Considering adverse social environmental issues associated with disposal management, it imperative to optimize utilization CBA. About 3...

Nanotechnology in engineering is intended for achieving newer materials with immensely improved electrical, thermal and mechanical properties. The effectiveness of different fillers (micro nanoscale) on the flame retardant behaviour glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites were studied using cone calorimetry. In present investigation, fabrication ECR reinforcement pultrusion method was taken up....