A Novel Spine Fixation System Made Entirely of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Composite: An In Vitro Mechanical Evaluation by Ofir Uri, Yoram Folman, Gil Laufer, Eyal Behrbalk

“…This study tests the mechanical properties of a novel spine fixation system made entirely of carbon-fiber-reinforced PEEK (CFR-PEEK) composite material (CarboClear System, CarboFix Orthopedics Ltd., Israel). …”
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Efficacious removal of mercury metal in food industry sewerage utilizing reduced graphene oxide adsorbent composited with magnetic nanoparticles by Adel Beig Babaei, Arash Dara, Hanieh Sadat Taheri

“…This study examines the effectiveness of a composite material made from reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and magnetic nanoparticles for the adsorption of heavy metals from wastewater, addressing a critical environmental issue as heavy metal pollution poses significant risks to human health. …”
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Structure of ADI Cast Iron as a Cast “in situ” Composite Reinforced with TiC Ceramic Particles by J. Marosz, M. Kawalec, M. Górny

“…The results obtained confirmed the possibility of obtaining the composite material via the SHSB reaction route. The heat treatment results showed that the carbides are thermodynamically stable and do not dissolve at temperatures designed for the production of ADI cast iron. …”
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Karakteristik Mekanik Komposit Polyester E-Glass dengan Stacking Sequences [0°, 90°, 0°] by Ilhamdi Ilhamdi, Dony Hidayat, Fadli Febriyan

“…<p>There is one fact that lead composite material to be a unique material among others. …”
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Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of the Dynamic Response for an Annular Circular Plate Made of Glass/Polyester Composite Under Different Boundary Conditions by Riyadh Makki Hashim, Samaher Mohammed Sarhan, Fathi Al-Shamma, M. N. Mohammed, Salah Al-Zubaidi, Oday I. Abdullah

“…This study aims to derive a mathematical model for the dynamic response of the processed composite material in the form of an annular circular shape made of polyester/E-glass composite. …”
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Evaluating the Color Stability of 3D Printed Temporary and Permanent Composite Resins After Exposure to Common Beverages by Mustafa Duzyol

“…Only the coffee-exposed groups exceeded the acceptable ΔE00 value.Conclusion: The study found that the type of composite material significantly affects color stability, with Temp Ultra showing the most color change in coffee. …”
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Physico-Mechanical Characterization of Plastic (Polyester) Reinforce With Palm Kernel Shell by Mbelle Samuel Bisong, Andy Mbeng, Bayock F. Njock, Valeriy V. Lepov, Kisito Pierre

“…The main objective of this research paper is to contribute to the characterization of a composite material with a polymer matrix reinforced with a palm kernel shell fiber for its application in the naval or aeronautic industry. …”
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Experimental Characterization of C–C Composite Destruction Under Impact of High Thermal Flux in Atmosphere and Hypersonic Airflow by Ryan Bencivengo, Alin Ilie Stoica, Sergey B. Leonov, Richard Gulotty

“…During high-speed flow conditions, rapid chemical oxidation and the mechanical destruction of weakened C-fibers likely cause the accelerated degradation of C–C composite material. In this study, a post-mortem microscopic analysis of the morphology of the C–C surface is used to explain the physical processes of the material destruction.…”
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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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Effect of annealing on the tribological behavior of Zr-based bulk metallic glass by Hsu-Ming Lien, Nicolás Molina, Aisha Lizaola, Michael Chandross, Filippo Mangolini

“…The formation of a composite material with crystalline phases dispersed in the BMG matrix through devitrification and partial crystallization at elevated temperatures has recently been proposed as an effective way to improve the wear resistance. …”
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Elaboration and Characterization of Raw Clay Matrix Composites Reinforced by Vegetable Fibers with a View to Their Industrial Uses by Sébastien Didime Mvogo Neme, Zogo Tsala Simon Armand, Marcel Anicet Noah Pierre, Merlin Zacharie Ayissi, Severin Nguiya, Ateba Atangana

“…The main objective of this study is to characterize a composite material with a clay matrix reinforced with coconut and palm nut fibers. …”
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Progress in devulcanization of waste tire rubber: Upcycling towards a circular economy by Zaheer ul Haq, Teng Ren, Xinyan Yue, Krzysztof Formela, Denis Rodrigue, Xavier Colom Fajula, Tony McNally, Dong Dawei, Yong Zhang, Shifeng Wang

“…As a complex composite material, tire rubber has always presented significant environmental and waste management concerns due to its non-biodegradability and accumulation in landfills. …”
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Study on Mechanical Properties of Cement–Jute Fiber Modified Weak Expansive Soil by Xuelei Cheng, Qiqi Li, Ran Hai, Shunqun Li, Cun Hui, Zhizeng Zhang

“…Sixteen groups of comprehensive tests were undertaken to examine the modifications in the mechanical characteristics of weak expansive soil resulting from the inclusion of a composite material comprising cement and jute fibers. The aim of the tests was to analyze the unconfined compressive strength and shear strength. …”
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Preparation of WO3/rGO/BiOBr and its photocatalytic degradation performance for ciprofloxacin wastewater by ZHOU Chaoyun, LING Yulin, JIANG Wenxue, ZHOU Jianhong

“…Using the removal rate of ciprofloxacin(CIP) as the optimization index, single factor experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of composite material ratio, dosage, solution pH, and light conditions on the photocatalytic degradation performance of CIP by WRB. …”
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In vitro Evaluation of Repair Bond Strength to Bulk-fill Composites Using Two Silane-Free Universal Adhesives, with and without Silane Application by Alara AKSOY, Nazmiye DÖNMEZ

“…Conclusion: Additional silane application does not affect the SBS of universal adhesives on an SF composite material.…”
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The Composition of Emissions from Sanding Corian® with Different Sandpapers by Seungkoo Kang, Huayan Liang, Yong Qian, Chaolong Qi

“…Abstract Laboratory tests were conducted to characterize the composition of emissions from sanding Corian®, a solid-surface composite material mainly composed of alumina trihydrate (ATH) and acrylic polymer. …”
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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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Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties and Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid): Miswak (Salvadora Persica L.) Fibers by A. F. Nur Diyana, A. Khalina, M. S. Sapuan, C. H. Lee, H. A. Aisyah, M. N. Nurazzi, R. S. Ayu

“…As for the thermal result, the TGA test melting point of the proposed composite material was comparable to the pure PLA, which means the proposed material can use similar processing temperature as PLA. …”
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Polymer Concentration and Solvent Variation Correlation with the Morphology and Water Filtration Analysis of Polyether Sulfone Microfiltration Membrane by Muhammad Azeem U. R. Alvi, Muhammad Waqas Khalid, Nasir M. Ahmad, Muhammad Bilal K. Niazi, Muhammad Nabeel Anwar, Mehwish Batool, Waqas Cheema, Sikandar Rafiq

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Enhanced Removal Efficiency of Malachite Green Dye Using Gambir Leaf Extract-Modified NiFe LDH Composites: A Study of Cationic Dye Adsorption by Jefri Jefri, Najma Annuria Fithri, Aldes Lesbani

“…These results underscore the enhanced adsorption capacity of the composite material, attributed to the introduction of additional functional groups from the gambier leaf extract. …”
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