Composite Materials
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Wheat Straw Fibrous Material Reinforced Green Composite Materials Via Ficus vasta and Abyssinica Glue Bio-Resin for Acoustic Application 1-12
Alhayat Getu TEMESGEN*, Omprakash Sahu (Author)
Noise, defined as unwanted or disturbing sound that interferes with normal hearing or environmental comfort, is increasingly recognized as a critical environmental stressor in densely populated urban areas, highlighting the need for sustainable materials for acoustic attenuation. This study...
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Sustainable Recycled Cotton Fabric and Clay Powder Composites for Improved Thermal and Mechanical Performance in Home Furniture 12-27
Alhayat G. Temesgen*, Sofia Kemal (Author)
The rapid growth of non-degradable plastics with poor management of waste is a major international challenge for the environment; thus, prompt development of high-performance sustainable materials is demanded. In this work, the epoxy-based composites reinforced by waste cotton fabric and clay...
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Processing, Structure and Properties Analysis of Spider Silk Fiber For Textile Biomedical Engineering Application 56-63
Alhayat Getu Temesgen (Author)
Spider silk fiber (SSF) is a kind of natural biomaterial with superior performance. Its biocompatibility and mechanical properties are incomparable with those of other natural and artificial materials. The natural spinning process, chemical composition, structure and properties of spider silk...
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Extraction of Enset Pseudostem Fiber and Manufacturing of Erosion Control Mats 40-55
Alhayat Getu Temesgen*, Adane Workneh (Author)
This study reports the development of biodegradable soil erosion-control mats using Enset pseudostem fibers reinforced with plant-derived polymers and natural tackifying agents. The fibers were sustainably extracted, spun into threads, and woven into durable mats, followed by a plant-based...
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Comparative Modal Analysis of Metallic and Composite Beam Configurations for Aerospace Structural Applications 64-75
Muhammad Mubashir*, Sarfraz Shoukat, Anas Asim, Ahmed Kadhim Zarzoor, Rayyan Qaisar, Naji Ullah, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Shoaib-Ur-Rehman (Author)
The study of dynamic response of structural members is of great importance in aerospace design where the structural members such as wing spars should not resonate for ensuring the flight safety and structural integrity. Although a lot of research has been conducted on vibration of beams, a...