Mohammad Javad Bayat¹, Amin Kalhori², Kamran Asemi^1,*, Masoud Babaei³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.2, pp. 1351-1458, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.060222 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Since the initial observation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene platelets (GPLs) in the 1990 and 2000s, the demand for high-performance structural applications and multifunctional materials has driven significant interest in composite structures reinforced with GPLs and CNTs. Incorporating these nanofillers into matrix materials markedly enhances the mechanical properties of the structures. To further improve efficiency and functionality, functionally graded (FG) distributions of CNTs and GPLs have been proposed. This study presents an extensive review of computational approaches developed to predict the global behavior of composite structural components enhanced with CNT and GPL nanofillers. The… More >

Francesco Tornabene^*, Matteo Viscoti, Rossana Dimitri

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.2, pp. 1767-1838, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.058842 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Recent engineering applications increasingly adopt smart materials, whose mechanical responses are sensitive to magnetic and electric fields. In this context, new and computationally efficient modeling strategies are essential to predict the multiphysic behavior of advanced structures accurately. Therefore, the manuscript presents a higher-order formulation for the static analysis of laminated anisotropic magneto-electro-elastic doubly-curved shell structures. The fundamental relations account for the full coupling between the electric field, magnetic field, and mechanical elasticity. The configuration variables are expanded along the thickness direction using a generalized formulation based on the Equivalent Layer-Wise approach. Higher-order polynomials are selected,… More >

Zakaria Laggoun^1,*, Amel Khalfaoui¹, Kerroum Derbal^2,*, Amira Fadia Ghomrani³, Abderrezzaq Benalia^2,4, Antonio Pizzi⁵

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.1, pp. 127-146, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.056970 - 20 January 2025

Abstract This research aims to study the bio-adsorption process of two dyes, Cibacron Green H3G (CG-H3G) and Terasil Red (TR), in a single system and to bring them closer to the industrial textile discharge by a binary mixture of two dyes (TR+CG-H3G). The Cockle Shell (CS) was used as a natural bio-adsorbent. The characterizations of CS were investigated by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET). The adsorption potential of Cockle Shells was tested in two cases (single and binary system) and determined by: contact… More > Graphic Abstract

Prashanth K P^1,*, Rudresh M², Venkatesh N³, Poornima Gubbi Shivarathri⁴, Shwetha Rajappa⁵

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.12, pp. 2115-2134, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.055437 - 20 December 2024

Abstract This study explores the mechanical properties of a novel composite material, blending polylactic acid (PLA) with sea shells, through a comprehensive tensile test analysis. The tensile test results offer valuable insights into the material’s behavior under axial loading, shedding light on its strength, stiffness, and deformation characteristics. The results suggest that the incorporation of sea shells decrease the tensile strength of 14.55% and increase the modulus of 27.44% for 15 wt% SSP (sea shell powder) into PLA, emphasizing the reinforcing potential of the mineral-rich sea shell particles. However, a potential trade-off between decreased strength and… More >

Deni Fajar Fitriyana^1,2,*, Rifky Ismail^1,3,*, Athanasius Priharyoto Bayuseno¹, Januar Parlaungan Siregar^4,5, Tezara Cionita⁶

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.6, pp. 1145-1163, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.052165 - 02 August 2024

Abstract Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a bio ceramic commonly utilized in bone tissue engineering due to its bioactive and osteoconductive properties. Crab shells are usually disregarded as waste material despite their significant CaCO content, and have not been widely utilized in the synthesis of HA. This study aims to synthesize and analyze HA derived from crab shells using the hydrothermal method with different durations of holding time. This study utilized precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) derived from crab shells. With a hydrothermal reactor set at 160°C and varying holding times of 14 (HA_14), 16 (HA_16), and 18 (HA_18)… More > Graphic Abstract

Retno Asih^1,*, Haniffudin Nurdiansah², Mochamad Zainuri¹, Deni S. Khaerudini^3,4, Angelinus T. Setiawan⁴, A. Y. Dias⁴, Pudji Untoro^4,5, Ahmad Sholih¹, Darminto^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 969-979, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049097 - 17 July 2024

Abstract Biomass has become of recent interest as a raw material for ‘green’ graphenic carbon (GC) since it promotes an environmentally friendly approach. Here, we investigate a single pyrolysis route to synthesize GC from coconut shells which provides a simple method and can produce a high yield, thus being convenient for large-scale production. The pyrolysis involves a stepped holding process at 350°C for 1 h and at 650°C or 900°C for 3 h. The GC sample resulted at the 900°C pyrolysis has a thinner sheet, a less porous structure, a higher C/O ratio, and an enhanced More > Graphic Abstract

Haoping Yao¹, Xinyu Zhong², Chunxia He^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 993-1006, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.047758 - 17 July 2024

Abstract To make full use of plant shell fibers (rice husk, walnut shell, chestnut shell), three kinds of wood-plastic composites of plant shell fibers and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) were prepared. X-ray diffraction analysis was carried out on three kinds of plant shell fibers to test their crystallinity. The aging process of the composites was conducted under 2 different conditions. One was artificial seawater immersion and xenon lamp irradiation, and the other one was deionized water spray and xenon lamp irradiation. The mechanical properties (tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength), changes in color, water absorption, Fourier transform… More >

Mingzhe Huang, Mi Xiao^*, Liang Gao, Mian Zhou, Wei Sha, Jinhao Zhang

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 2479-2505, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.045735 - 11 March 2024

Abstract Cellular thin-shell structures are widely applied in ultralightweight designs due to their high bearing capacity and strength-to-weight ratio. In this paper, a full-scale isogeometric topology optimization (ITO) method based on Kirchhoff–Love shells for designing cellular tshin-shell structures with excellent damage tolerance ability is proposed. This method utilizes high-order continuous nonuniform rational B-splines (NURBS) as basis functions for Kirchhoff–Love shell elements. The geometric and analysis models of thin shells are unified by isogeometric analysis (IGA) to avoid geometric approximation error and improve computational accuracy. The topological configurations of thin-shell structures are described by constructing the effective More >

Xin Wang^1,3, Ying Yan^1,3, Hongmei Ji^1,3,*, Xiaowu Li^1,2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.8, pp. 3297-3308, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.027066 - 26 June 2023

Abstract As an essential renewable mineral resource, mollusk shells can be used as handicrafts, building materials, adsorbents, etc. However, there are few reports on the wear resistance of their structures. The Vicker’s hardness and friction, and wear resistance of different microstructures in mollusk shells were comparatively studied in the present work. The hardness of prismatic structures is lower than that of cross-lamellar and nacreous structures. However, the experimental results of sliding tests indicate that the prismatic structure exhibits the best anti-wear ability compared with foliated, crossed-lamellar, and nacreous structures. The anti-wear and hardness do not present More > Graphic Abstract

Marwah Subhi Attallah, Reem Alaa Mohammed^*, Ruaa Haitham Abdel-Rahim

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.10, pp. 2449-2469, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027750 - 25 June 2023

Abstract This study aims to evaluate the erosion behavior and the hardness of hybrid composites made of varying amounts of coconut shells, walnut shells, and carbon fibers dispersed in a polyester matrix. MINITAB (L16) Taguchi experiments were used to determine the optimal combination of parameters. In particular, an erosion device consisting of a motor with a constant flow rate of 45 L/min, a pump with a diameter of 40 mm, a nozzle with a diameter of 5 mm, and a tank made of “perspex glass” 55 cm long, 30 cm tall, and 25 cm wide was used. The tests were conducted by… More > Graphic Abstract