Materials Science Forum Vol. 1065

Abstract: The aim of this study is to build a MATLAB code to predict the interlaminar radial strains, and stresses developed in a laminated composite tube. This code is only valid for symmetrical laminated composite tubes. The code can solve for tube that is subjected to uniform internal pressure. The written MATLAB code can save time and money compared to experiments and finite element simulations. Then, this code is validated with other published mentioned articles in this study. Good agreement is achieved which it means the built code can be used for the cases that agree with a symmetrical condition. The code is run to solve for radial, hoop, and shear strains. Also, it is used to solve for axial, radial, hoop, and shear stresses.

Abstract: This work is devoted to the influence of magnetized water on dye extracted from Anchusa Italica plant and doped pentacene thin films. The findings resulted in optoelectronic behavior, showing that using magnetized water in the extraction process gives rise to distinct and superior characteristics as compared to using regular water. The Fourier-transform infrared method was used to analyze the structural properties of an Anchusa Italica-doped pentacene thin film. A comparative study on two samples was carried out: the first sample was affected by a static magnetic field and the other one was not. Optical properties including the absorption spectra absorption coefficient, optical energy gap, conventional and refractive factors were investigated by applying ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy ranging from 300 to 900 nm. The estimated band gap edge of the dye/doped pentacene affected with magnetization was reduced from 2.61 to 1.76 eV and converted into the recommended direct band gap to contribute to optical systems. The absorption spectra of the sample with magnetization effect appears to be more efficient than the one extracted using regular water. The power transmission coefficients (indirect to direct) were also affected because of the magnetic extraction procedure. The complex refractive index was used to study the magnetization effect on the resonance mode and transparent indicator. The absorption index was enhanced to 570 nm in the spectrum, whereas there was also a low attenuation coefficient. This is the first time that magnetized sol has been used in dye extraction processes.

Abstract: One of the ways to enhance thermal stability and reduce the flammability of polymers is the introduction of fillers with flame retardant properties. The paper studies the effect of natural zeolites of the Sakhaptinsk and Shivyrtuysk deposits on the thermal stability and flame retardancy of epoxy composites. The thermal stability of epoxy composites was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis in oxidizing (air) and inert (argon) atmospheres. The parameters of thermo-oxidative degradation and thermal degradation of the samples with a filler concentration of 0, 1, 5, and 10 wt% were studied. Flame retardancy of epoxy composites filled with zeolite was evaluated using the limiting oxygen index. The limiting oxygen index increases with increasing concentration of natural zeolites in the epoxy matrix. The study revealed some differences in the first and second stages of heating the epoxy composites depending on zeolite type and did not reveal significant difference in the thermal behavior of the epoxy composites in the third stage of the heating. Thermal stability and flame retardant properties are more dependent on the zeolite content in the epoxy matrix than zeolite type.

Abstract: Conventional steel springs have gradually been replaced with composite materials due to their inherit properties like high strength-to-weight ratio, relatively inexpensive ratio, and resistance against corrosion. Also, fiberglass reinforced plastic usages and its implementation is subjected in variety of fields such as vehicle and locomotive bogies, heavy commercial vehicles like vans and trucks. The current study looks at a composite material that can be used in the composite leaf spring suspension system. In this particular research, several blends of interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) have been used as the matrix material with the reinforcement of E-Glass fiber. The implemented combination blends are epoxy with polyurethane (EP), vinyl ester with polyurethane (VP) and epoxy and vinyl ester (EV). However, this research work also examines the characterisation and physical properties of the composite material leaf spring (CMLS) in narrow manner. Consecutively, tests were carried out for three types of composites by varying the various blend ratios of IPNs with the standard reinforcement of E-Glass fiber. Besides, to evaluate and compare their individual uniqueness, their physical characteristics tests like compression test, hardness test, tension and cyclic load parameters are found and their corresponding results were compared with each other.

Abstract: Hybridization of aluminium matrix composite is with a view to offset the properties deficient in one composite reinforcement. The present investigation involves a comparative study of AA6063 matrix composites with single reinforcement of Al₂O₃, SiC, graphene respectively and various hybridized proportions of the same reinforcements. Physical (density and %porosity) and mechanical (tensile strength, fracture toughness, %elongation, elastic modulus, etc.) properties of composites developed via solidification processing technique were evaluated. The porosity of all the composites falls below the maximum acceptable limit for cast metal matrix composite. Maximum values for UTS, %elongation and absorbed energy at maximum stress was obtained by hybrid composite with 4wt% Al₂O₃, SiC and 2wt% graphene, while the composite with the highest single reinforcement of graphene have the highest value for elastic modulus and fracture toughness. Numerical optimization results show that a matrix and hybrid reinforcements contents of AA6063 (91.413wt.%), SiC (3.679wt.%), Al₂O₃ (0.277wt.%), and graphene (4.632wt.%) respectively, will result in optimal values for the evaluated properties.

Abstract: Recently, aluminum alloys are extensively used in automobile and aeronautical industries due to its low density and excellent mechanical properties. The aim of this research work is to focus on develop an aluminum matrix composite reinforced with boron carbide particulates under different weight percentages by squeeze casting route. To obtain better results, it is essential to control the process variables involved in the process. The primary work focused to optimize the process variables involved in the fabrication of the composites using full factorial design. The experiments were carried out with various input parameters like squeeze pressure of 50, 100 and 150Mpa, melting temperature of 700, 750 and 800°C and weight fraction of reinforcement of 6, 8 and 10% using L27 orthogonal array. The significant parameters were identified by analysis of variance table and regression analysis was used to model the mathematical relationship for obtaining better mechanical properties. Final results reveal that, mechanical properties of 218VHN hardness and 412MPa tensile strength had been obtained based on the optimum combination levels. Also AA7075-B₄C composites produced through this route with enhanced properties could be used as an alternative material for high strength structural applications like connecting rod, control arms, steering knuckle and other parts.

Abstract: Now- a- days the polymers are frequently used in domestic and industrial purposes. The properties of polymer composites are somewhat inferior and may be improved with the addition of filler and fiber materials. Jute is one of most economical natural fibres and is obtained primarily from plant materials such as cellulose and Lignin. Sisal is a vegetable, natural, fully biodegradable fibre and which has good specific strength and stiffness and is used for making ropes and twines. The banana fibre is the strongest natural fibres and is made from the stem of the banana tree which. exhibits good tensile strength and incredibly durable and bio-degradable. An attempt is made to improve the properties of polymer composites using jute, sisal and banana fibers and addition of 2 % titanium di boride as filler material. The polymer composites were made by hand layup method with epoxy as matrix material. The mechanical properties of fabricated composites such as tensile and impact strength, hardness were evaluated as per ASTM standards. It is found that tensile strength, hardness and impact strength were improved with the addition of fibers and filler material. The micro structural evaluation is also carried out using scanning electron microscope and found that particles were dispersed in the matrix material.

Abstract: Occupant safety is one of the critical performance criteria established in the aerospace industry. Several composite materials have been developed but the energy absorption properties are not yet satisfactory. This study investigates the energy absorption characteristics of aluminum tubes reinforced with coir-fiber/epoxy system at varying proportions (10-90%) according to the specifications of hybrid tube thickness compositions (10T, 15T, 20T) towards evolving a criterion for optimal performance. Finite element analysis was conducted in ABAQUS to determine the load–displacement response and the crashworthiness properties of the tubes while a representative volume element (RVE) model was formulated to obtain the elastic properties of the reinforcement phase. The results indicated that the incidence of high peak forces P_max is related to tube thickness variations where the 20T tubes were found to give the best performance, while the 15T tubes showed a superior performance under progressive crushing and presented the best responses for specific energy absorption (SEA). A multi-objective optimization plan was implemented and through the Pareto fronts, tube configurations (C20T60F), (C15T70F) and (C20T40F) were found to be most consistent with the design criteria. Results from experimental validation were found to be in close agreement with numerical predictions and satisfied the overall objective of achieving a good balance in lightweight design for crashworthiness applications.

Abstract: The increasing of global energy demand leads to the huge amount of wastewaterassociated with refinery processes. Refinery wastewater (RWW) contains significant levels ofcontaminants and are characterized by enormous amounts of refinery effluent. Since the wastes ofrefinery processing is a reason to ecological contaminations, treatment is a vital step for eliminationof these pollutants. This study was designed to determine effect of pH, process time and nano hematitedose in order to eliminate the organics pollutants from the refinery wastewater using adsorptionprocess and MINITAB software. The nano hematite was characterized by Fourier transform infraredspectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effect of adsorption time, nano adsorbentdose, and pH on the elimination of organic pollutants in the RWW was also investigated. The removalefficiency of organic content was 85.1% at pH 6.5, within time of 150 min, and adsorbent dose was0.9 g. The isotherms data of the adsorption process were determined by the Langmuir, Freundlich,and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) models. The latter demonstrated the highest adsorption kinetics,which ended up with a constant rate and higher adsorption capacity. These results indicated thatthe use of nano hematite was highly efficient in the removal of RWW organic pollutants withhigh adsorption capacity as determined by BET model