Sustainable bamboo: Technological innovations and patent insights for a greener future by Himalay R. Patel, Rahil Mathakia, Urvashi C. Mangroliya, Viralkumar B. Mandaliya

“…In the construction sector, technologies such as laminated bamboo and bamboo composite materials have significantly improved the structural integrity of bamboo, allowing it to be used in load-bearing applications. …”
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Effect of WC on the microstructure and wear resistance of Invar-WC coatings prepared by laser fusion cladding by Yuheng Li, Qiyu Gao, Xiaohu Guan, Feixiang Tian, Binbin Li, Xiaohong Zhan

“…Invar alloys are frequently utilized in the production of composite molds, owing to their excellent dimensional stability and closely matched coefficient of thermal expansion to that of the composite materials. The inherent wear resistance of Invar alloys is limited, which significantly impacts their overall service life. …”
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Analysis of the Vibration and Chatter Stability of a Tapered Composite Boring Bar by Chunjin Zhang, Yongsheng Ren, Shujuan Ji, Jinfeng Zhang

“…Though researchers proved that the composite materials suitable for making tapered boring bars can further improve the dynamic stiffness to meet the need of high-speed boring, existing research studies did not study the dynamic characteristics of the tapered composite boring bar comprehensively. …”
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The Effect of Recycled CAD/CAM PEEK Fibers on the Transverse Strength of Repaired Acrylic Resin by Maha Kareem Jabbar, Najwah Yousuf Hameed, Rusul Khalid Mustafa

“… One of the significant advantages of Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is its ability to bond composite materials. This makes it a versatile material that can be used in a range of dental applications, including as a framework for fixed or removable dental prostheses. …”
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THE EFFECTS OF ACIDIC SPORTS DRINKS ON SURFACE MICROHARDNESS OF DENTAL DIRECT RESTORATIVE MATERIALS AMONG ATHLETES by Gamen Luisa-Cristiana, Țehaniuc Teona-Alexandra, Tărăboanță-Gamen Andra-Claudia

“…Given the popularity of these beverages and the frequency of tooth exposure to acids, the research aims to assess their impact on the durability and integrity of composite materials used in dental restorations. Material and method: 60 disc-shaped dental composite samples were divided into three groups according to the used material: Group A -GC G-Aenial Universal Flo flowablecomposite resin, Group B -bulk-fill G-Aenial Bulk Injectable composite resin and Group C -G-Aenial Direct Posterior nano-hybrid composite resin.The samples were immersed in acid solutions (Red Bull, Gatorade, Optimum Nutrition Pre-Workout)for 30 minutes, once a day, 28 days. …”
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Obtaining multi-component chrome plated coatings for press tooling equipment by Borys Sereda, Andrii Udod

“…As part of this study, we plan to conduct a broad review of existing methods, thoroughly study the features of the SHS processes, conduct a series of experimental studies to determine the optimal process parameters, and analyze the data obtained to determine the effectiveness of the SHS method for improving the mechanical properties of materials and extending the service life of machine parts and equipment for vulcanizing products from new elastomeric materials. Composite materials like natural and synthetic rubbers are now integral to the metallurgical, textile, and chemical industries. …”
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Evaluation of Polymerization Shrinkage and Depth of Cure of Silorane Based Composite Resin and Methacrylate Based Composite Resin (Comparative Study) by Diyar kh Bakr

“…For the depth of cure Fifteen samples for each group were prepared using metal molds with 6 mm thickness and 4 mm in diameter The composite materials were light cured, then the specimen removed from the mold and the uncured material gently removed with the plastic spatula, the height of cured material was measured with a micrometer and the values were divided by 2, this value was recorded as a depth of cure. …”
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Color Alteration of Resin Composites by Cigarette Smoke with Various Levels of Tar, Nicotine, and Carbon Monoxide by Jéssica Dias Theobaldo, Waldemir Francisco Vieira-Junior, Marcela Alvarez Ferretti, Lorena Barros Costa, Giselle Maria Marchi, Debora Alves Nunes Leite Lima, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar

“…Objective: To evaluate the effect of various types of cigarettes on the color of microhybrid (MH) and nanofilled (NF) resin composites. Material and Methods: Disc-shaped specimens (5 × 2 mm; n = 10) of MH (Filtek Z250, 3M) or NF (Filtek Z350XT, 3M) were exposed or not (control) to cigarette smoke (20 cigarettes daily × 5 days) from four commercial cigarettes with increasing concentrations of tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide (MSL < MFP < MBI < MR). …”
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Influence of Fiber Orientation on Impact Resistance Behavior of Woven Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite by Genetu A. Dress, M. H. Woldemariam, D. T. Redda

“…Thus, this paper focuses on the experimental characterization of the impact resistance behavior on woven sisal fiber reinforced polyester composite materials for semistructural part by using Izod impact testing setup. …”
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Bond Behavior of Wet-Bonded Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Concrete Interface Subjected to Moisture by Yiyan Lu, Tao Zhu, Shan Li, Zhenzhen Liu

“…The use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials to strengthen concrete structures has become popular in coastal regions with high humidity levels. …”
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Utilization of coconut fiber and corn cob waste as noise reducers by Amalia Ma'rifatul Maghfiroh, Ardana Putri Farahdiansari

“…One example of utilizing waste from natural fibers is making composites using coconut fiber and corn cobs. Composite materials made from coconut coir fiber and corn cob are alternative sound absorbing materials that are environmentally friendly, easily available and inexpensive. …”
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Comparison of a combined torus tank with a composite isogrid support with existing design solutions by Andrii Diadiuk, Volodymyr Lipovskyi

“…It should be noted that composite materials have a significant advantage due to their higher specific strength compared to metals. …”
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Use of combined CZM and XFEM techniques for the patch shape performance analysis on the behavior of a 2024-T3 Aluminum structure reinforced with a composite patch by Safa Chahrazad Djebbar, Nadia Kaddouri, Mohamed ElAjrami, Mohamed Belhouari, Kouider Madani

“…This technique is of significant interest in several fields, especially with the use of composite materials. This technique is widely used in aeronautics and ensures a long life of damaged structures. …”
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Effects of Osseointegration by Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 on Titanium Implants In Vitro and In Vivo by Fu-Yuan Teng, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yin-Lai Wang, Chun-Cheng Hung, Chun-Chieh Tseng

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Effect of infill pattern on mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA-Zn composites for drone frame structures: A topology optimization integrated application study by P. Arunkumar, D. Balaji, N. Radhika, L. Rajeshkumar, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

“…The demand for enhanced properties of the materials can be satisfied by developing composite materials. The capability of additive manufacturing (AM) to handle complex geometries with ease has opened many avenues in topological optimization and lightweight structural design. …”
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Enhanced degradation performance of Ag-loaded BiOI composite photocatalysts for water pollutant removal by Chen Cong, Wang Shenghong, Wang Jiayuan, Sun Changfei, Li Denghui, Zhai Zhenjie

“…This paper explores the effect of Ag loading on the photocatalytic performance of composite materials through variable control. The research results show that as the Ag content increases, the degradation rate of RhodamineB (RhB) and Ciprofloxacin (CIP) of the sample under visible light irradiation increases. …”
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Fabrication of FRP/CNT hybrid laminate composites and their effect on interlaminar and mechanical properties by Mateo Duarte, Johan A. Oquendo, Sebastián Vallejo, Johnattan Vargas, Yamile Cardona-Maya, Cesar A. Isaza

“…This advancement holds substantial promise for the future of composite materials, particularly in applications requiring enhanced durability and strength. …”
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High-Performance Anticorrosive Polyester Coatings on Mild Steel in Mixed Acid Mixtures Environments by Bashir Ahmad, Nasir M. Ahmad, Muhammad Yasir, Zulfiqar A. Khan, Sikander Rafiq

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Application of Polypyrrole Cellulose Nanocrystalline Composite Conductive Material in Garment Design by Si Su, Shaoying Hu, Qi Liu

“…Nanocrystals, also called nanoscale crystals, use high-energy polymer spheres to pack calcium, magnesium ions, and bicarbonate in water to produce a water-insoluble crystal structure. Conductive composite materials mainly refer to composite conductive polymer materials, which are composed of polymers and various conductive substances through a certain composite method. …”
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Use of combined CZM and XFEM techniques for the patch shape performance analysis on the behavior of a 2024-T3 aluminum structure reinforced with a composite patch by Kouider Madani, Safaa Chahrazed Djebbar, Nadia Kaddouri, Mohamed El Ajrami, Mohamed Belhouari

“…This technique is of significant interest in several fields, especially with the use of composite materials. This technique is widely used in aeronautics and ensures a long life of damaged structures. …”
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