CuAl-LDH Modified with Filamentous Macroalgae for Anionic Dyes Removal: A Study on Selectivity, Adsorption Efficiency, and Regeneration by Alfan Wijaya, Laila Hanum, Elda Melwita, Aldes Lesbani

“…The results of this study indicate that CuAl-LDH/SA composite material shows potential material in the removal of anionic dyes from aqueous solutions. …”
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Determination of the optimal mode of FDM printing with composites to obtain the required design and technological parameters by I. D. Markanov, R. A. Vdovin, E. S. Goncharov, A. O. Firsin

“…We have selected an optimal sample printing mode and carried out experiments, following which we have determined maximal loads for test composite materials, and linear shrinkage. As the result, we have determined an optimal 3D printing mode for various structures of composite material parts with the purpose to reach the set design–engineering parameters.…”
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Effect of Electrode Material Variations on Wear Characteristics of Stir Cast A356/Red Mud/TiC Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite During Electrical Discharge Machining by Debasmita Pani, B. Surekha, Rishitosh Ranjan, Priyaranjan Samal, S. Rama Rao, Prakash Chandra Mishra

“…To predict the suitable electrode material for the newly fabricated heterogeneous composite material, different electrode materials namely brass, copper, graphite, and stainless steel are used to perform the experiments. …”
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Deformation of Threaded Metal – Composite Couplings Under the Action of Gas-Dynamic Loads by Kostiantyn V. Avramov, Maryna V. Chernobryvko, Volodymyr V. Kombarov, Sergiy I. Plankovskyy, Yevgen V. Tsegelnyk

“…The strength of threaded couplings of cylindrical shells made of composite material and metal under the action of gas-dynamic internal pressure is analyzed in this paper. …”

Self-Assembly Strategy for Synthesis of WO₃@TCN Heterojunction: Efficient for Photocatalytic Degradation and Hydrogen Production via Water Splitting by Li Zhou, Wenjie Zhang, Zezhao Huang, Feng Hu, Peng Li, Xiaoquan Yao

“…Additionally, this study offers valuable insights into strategically employing acid regulation modulation to enhance the performance of carbon nitride-based photocatalysts by altering the topography of WO₃@TCN composite material dramatically.…”
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Assessment of Density and Anatomical Features of Young and Old Bambusa vulgaris (Schrad. ex J.C. Wendl.) Culm Heights as Sustainable Structural Material in Ghana by Michael Awotwe-Mensah, Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Stephen Jobson Mitchual

“…Old bamboo is more suitable to be used as the engineered composite material due to its better anatomical features across the culm wall thickness.…”
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Crack Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber-Reinforced Cement-Stabilized Macadam Base by Yi Zhao, Xuan Yang, Qingyu Zhang, Naixing Liang, Yangkai Xiang, Min Qin

“…A series of tests were carried out to evaluate crack resistance and mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced cement-stabilized macadam, which is widely used as pavement base or subbase composite material. Three series of cement-stabilized macadam mixtures with cement content of 3.2%, 3.6%, and 4.0% were prepared by incorporating four various contents (0, 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 kg/m3) and lengths (12, 18, 24, and 30 mm) of polyvinyl alcohol fiber. …”
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Electrochemical performance and efficiency of novel copper hexacyanoferrate/graphitic carbon nitride composites for the removal of 137Cs by Sudarat Issarapanacheewin, Natthaya Siangdee, Poomsith Thangsan, Witsanu Katekaew, Nikom Prasertchiewchan, Wilasinee Kingkam, Kanlayawat Wangkawong

“…This study investigates the use of a novel composite material, synthesized from melamine, urea, and thiourea derived graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) and copper hexacyanoferrate (CuHCF) by ultrasonication method, for the electrochemical adsorption of 137Cs in wastewater. …”
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Effect of Surface Treated Nanofillers on Abrasive Wear of Carbon Fiber/Polyamide Blend Composites by S. Srinivas, R. Hemanth, B. Harshavardhan, G. S. Ananthapadmanabha, B. Suresha

“…The findings underscore the potential for further developments in composite material technology, which will have an impact on a variety of industries, including aerospace and automotive, where there is a growing need for materials that are both strong and lightweight.…”
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Investigation of corrosion and water absorption of biomass natural coir fiber/hBN reinforced epoxy hybrid composites using different optimisation approaches by Ramraji Kirubakaran, Shenbaga Velu Pitchumani, Sanju Tom, R. Ashwin Nagaraj, P. Salin, Harish Kumar Natchimuthu, Venkatachalam Gopalan, G. Vinayagamurthy

“…In addition, the study utilizes four metaheuristic algorithms—the Dragonfly Algorithm (DFO), the Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA), Teaching Learning Optimization (TLO) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)—alongside regression equations to predict the optimal characteristics of the composite material. To determine the best-performing algorithm, a comparison is made using Deng’s method. …”
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Wood flour / ceramic reinforced polylactic acid based 3D–printed functionally grade structural material for integrated engineering applications: A numerical and experimental charac... by Arunkumar Thirugnanasamabandam, B. Prabhu, Varsha Mageswari, V. Murugan, Karthikeyan Ramachandran, Kumaran Kadirgama

“…Overall, the newly developed FGSM might be considered a viable alternative, mechanically strong, and less expensive polymer composite material for structural built applications in any engineering and related fields.…”
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Preparation of Wheat-Straw-Fiber-Based Degradable Mulch Film for Sustained Release of Carbendazim and Its Application for Soybean Root Rot Control by Shuang Liu, Zhe Jin, Pengfei Zhou, Huimin Shang, Haiyan Yang, Longhai Li, Rui Li, Ying Zhang, Haitao Chen

“…FT-IR analysis indicated that carbendazim was embedded in the C-CS composite material without any chemical interaction. Through SEM and sustained-release kinetic analysis, it was found that the sustained-release mechanism of C-CS-WFM conformed to the Ritger–Peppas kinetic model, and its release mechanism was the physical diffusion and matrix erosion. …”
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Response characterization on the microstructure, and mechanical and corrosion behavior of clad rebars of different weld materials by Zecheng Zhuang, Xuehai Qian, Lei Zeng, Weiping Lu, Zhen Li, Yong Xiang

“…Clad rebar is a new bimetal composite material, and optimizing the welding parameters of clad rebars could improve the welding process. …”
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Assessing the Suitability of Snail-Shell Powder as a Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete Production. by Mukundane, Ivan

“…Concrete is considered the backbone of any construction work both economically and mechanically. It is a composite material resulting from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates (both fine and coarse). …”
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β-crystals aied greater energy absorbing ethylene–propylene rubber in polypropylene blends for outstanding low-temperature toughness by Ruimiao Liang, Wenwen Yu, Jiahao Shen, Zhiyi Zhang, Zaifu Lin, Jiayi Wang, Lan Jia, Feng Chen, Yonggang Shangguan, Qiang Zheng

“…Observations of remarkable shear deformation and extensive stress-whitening areas on the fracture surfaces of PP/EPR/TMB-5 blends upon impact at −40 °C, as opposed to PP/EPR blends, underpin that the lamellar structure of β-crystals within the composite material efficiently transmits stress further away, facilitating the involvement of more EPR particles in energy dissipation. …”
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Effect of a chemically-modified-curcumin on dental resin biodegradation by Qi Dai, Hsi-Ming Lee, Austin Giordano, Fu-Pen Chiang, Stephen G. Walker, Rafael Delgado-Ruiz, Francis Johnson, Lorne M. Golub, Ying Gu

“…In the S. mutans esterase assay, CMC 2.24 showed inhibition of 70.0%, while other compounds showed inhibition ranging from 19% to 36%.ConclusionOur study demonstrated that CMC 2.24 inhibited biodegradation of dental composite material more effectively than its mother compound, curcumin. …”
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Economic TEHES-Tube Material Evaluation by Absorbability Index under O-S-Dimensions for Minimizing Global Warming and Air Pollution by Exploring Dominance Theory: Green Management... by M. Prabhu, Sri Yogi Kottala, A. Anbazhagan, Anoop Kumar Sahu

“…It is found that TEHESs are constructed by tube materials, might be contributed to control the GWAP if TEHESs are fabricated with composite material, and have a high absorbability index. …”
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Preparation of coal kaolinite composites and study of adsorption properties by Rui LIU, Yuping FAN, Ruifeng GUO, Xianshu DONG, Xiaomin MA

“…In this paper, we propose to use modified coal-based kaolinite grafted with chitosan novel composite material CK-CTAC/CTS as the adsorbent to realize the removal of Pb(Ⅱ) from wastewater by adsorption method. …”
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Efficacy Study of Carrageenan as an Alternative Infused Material (Filler) in Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Porous 3D Scaffold by Nor Syamimi Che Johari, Syazwan Aizad, Saiful Irwan Zubairi

“…In conclusion, the usage of carrageenan as a composite material exhibits its great potential to be used in tissue engineering application and 3D cell culture model.…”
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High-Performance Photocatalytic Multifunctional Material Based on Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂-Supported Ag and Ti₃C₂T_x for Organic D... by Kexi Zhang, Bingdong Yan, Xiaohong Wang, Yang Cao, Wanjun Hao, Jinchun Tu

“…We discovered that the addition of Ag and Ti₃C₂T_x effectively optimized the visible light absorption characteristics of BTO, reduced the electron transfer resistance, and increased the carrier concentration, thus significantly improving the photocatalytic performance of composite material, thereby markedly improving the composite’s photocatalytic performance and its efficacy in photochemical sensing and photodegradation. …”
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