International Journal of Materials Science and Applications

Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015

  • Mixed Ligand Complexes of Co(II) and Ni(II) Containing Organic Acids and Amine Bases as Primary and Secondary Ligands

    Md. Sher Ali, Md. Kudrat-E-Zahan, Md. Masuqul Haque, Md. Abdul Alim, Md. Mofasserul Alam, Jesmin Ara Shompa, M. S. Islam

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 225-228
    Received: 10 May 2015
    Accepted: 20 May 2015
    Published: 03 June 2015
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    Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of mixed ligand complexes of Co(II) and Ni(II) have been described. Organic dibasic acid, malic acid plays role as primary ligand and Heterocyclic amine bases play role as secondary ligands in the complexes. Melting points, Elemental analysis, Magnetic susceptibility measurements, IR, UV and 1H-NMR spectral analys... Show More
  • Effect of Microwave and Conventional Heating on the Cure Cycles of Particulate Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

    Adefemi O. Adeodu, Christopher O. Anyaeche, Oluleke O. Oluwole, Charles U. Omohimoria

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 229-240
    Received: 21 May 2015
    Accepted: 26 May 2015
    Published: 16 June 2015
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    Abstract: Polymer composites by and large found suitable for many specific applications in the field of electrical, electronics, marine, aerospace and microelectronics. Thus a new technique for processing polymer composites has been explored and one such is microwave curing. The roles of microwave in the post curing of polymer matrix composites cannot be und... Show More
  • Magneto-Rheological Dynamometer Dynamic Model Research

    Tian Pengfei, Luo Yiping

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 241-245
    Received: 26 May 2015
    Accepted: 09 June 2015
    Published: 25 June 2015
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    Abstract: This article simply introduces a new material magneto-rheological fluid (MRF) and its widely used, and developed a new type of magneto-rheological dynamometer based on the rheological properties of MRF. This dynamometer introduces magneto-rheological fluid as the working medium, and using the shear yield stress of magneto-rheological fluid in a mag... Show More
  • Simulated Sunlight Induced the Degradation of Rhodamine B Over Graphene Oxide-Based Ag3PO4@AgCl

    Mahgoub Ibrahim Shinger, Ahmed Mahmoud Idris, Dong Dong Qin, Hind Baballa, Duoliang Shan, Xiaoquan Lu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 246-255
    Received: 21 May 2015
    Accepted: 06 June 2015
    Published: 30 June 2015
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    Abstract: A facile, environmentally friendly and economical in-situ ion-exchange method was successfully fabricated graphene oxide-based Ag3PO4@AgCl photocatalyst to promote the photocatalytic activity of Ag3PO4@AgCl. The as synthesized GO-Ag3PO4@AgCl composite was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-vis diffuse re... Show More
  • Detection of Impact Location by Using Anisotropy of Output Voltage of Metal-Core Piezoelectric Fiber/Aluminum Composites

    Tetsuro Yanaseko, Hiroshi Asanuma, Hiroshi Sato

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 256-260
    Received: 10 June 2015
    Accepted: 19 June 2015
    Published: 04 July 2015
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    Abstract: This paper describes the detection of an impact location by using anisotropy of the output voltage of a metal-core piezoelectric ceramic fiber/aluminum composite. Metal-core piezoelectric ceramic fibers are very fragile. The mechanical properties of metal-core piezoelectric ceramic fibers can be improved by embedding the fibers into the metals that... Show More
  • Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Microwave Sintered Cu-ZrO2 (8-YSZ) Nano-Composites

    Mahmood Khaloobagheri, Marjan Darabi, Shima Abdollahi Barfjan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 261-265
    Received: 14 June 2015
    Accepted: 26 June 2015
    Published: 08 July 2015
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    Abstract: Metal matrix nano-composites containing copper and ZrO2 (8-YSZ) were sintered by microwave using mixtures of Cu and 1 wt.%, 2 wt.%, 3 wt.%, 4 wt.% and 5 wt.% of zirconia powders for 20min. The zirconia content up to 5 wt.%, resulted in an increase of 62.5% and 21.9% in micro-hardness and compressive strength respectively, and slight decrease in rel... Show More
  • An Investigation into the Thermal Properties of Termite Mound Clay Applicable to Grain Silo Construction

    Omobowale Mobolaji Oluyimika, Mijinyawa Yahaya, Faruk S.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 266-271
    Received: 18 June 2015
    Accepted: 06 July 2015
    Published: 15 July 2015
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    Abstract: Provision of suitable grain silos in humid tropical climates has generated research interests on the possibility of using local materials for construction. Termite mound clay (TMC), a material available in abundance was investigated as a potential construction material. A major factor determining the suitability of construction materials for grain ... Show More
  • Numerical Simulation of Thermo Mechanical Fatigue Phenomenom and Damage Evolution Bihaviour 5182 H111 Aluminium Alloy

    Abdelouahid El Amri, Mounir El Yakhloufi haddou, Issam hanafi, Francisco Mata Cabrera

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 272-276
    Received: 27 June 2015
    Accepted: 09 July 2015
    Published: 18 July 2015
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    Abstract: The paper present results of a numerical modelling of ductile fracture and failure of elements made of 5182H111 aluminum alloy subjected to dynamic traction. The analysis was performed using Johnson-Cook model based ABAQUS software. The infrared thermography was used to quantify deformation localization zones, also to relate the temperature changes... Show More
  • Mechanical Characterization of PU Based Sandwich Composites with Variation in Core Density

    Sunith Babu L., H. K. Shivanand

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 277-282
    Received: 16 June 2015
    Accepted: 07 July 2015
    Published: 18 July 2015
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    Abstract: Sandwich composite finds its application in varied fields of engineering, mainly due to the fact that they are light weight, have a better strength to weight ratio and to an extent corrosion resistant. Each application might involve different fabrication technique and selection of appropriate foam core and facings. In this study, three different co... Show More