In the New Era of Advanced Materials: A Critical Study Jitesh Kumar Singh, Arun Kumar Rout, Bibhu Prasad Dash Advances in Industrial Manufacturing and Materials Integrating A New Era of Computational Modeling and Machine Learning, 2026 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites are increasingly used to replace metallic materials or composites, either partially or fully, in some applications. Synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites generally exhibit superior mechanical properties compared to natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites. However, certain natural fiber composites possess higher specific strength than their synthetic counterparts. Therefore, it is necessary to hybridize natural–natural or natural–synthetic fiber-reinforced composites (SFRCs) to compensate for the weaknesses of individual fiber types. In this chapter, the development, characterization, and application of hybrid natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites are analyzed and discussed.
Experimental investigation on physical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological behaviour of silane-modified Borassus flabellifer leaflet fibre reinforced polymer nanocomposites Jitesh Kumar Singh Next Materials, 2025 Borassus flabellifer leaflet fibres (BFLF) have indeed been found to be an excellent material for producing low-cost nanocomposites. In this study, the stalk leaflet of Borassus flabellifer was employed to derive an emerging category of fibre. To address the disadvantages of hydroxyl bonding, the extracted leaflet strips were treated with NaOH solution. For the formation of nanoparticles, treated rice husk (RH) samples were ground utilizing stainless steel balls in a mild steel ball mill pot. Rice husk nanoparticles (RHN) were integrated onto the treated bi-lateral leaflet fibre surface with 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 wt percent, utilizing silane coupling agent (KH-171). The composite samples were developed using the hand lay-up method. The developed samples were evaluated to assess the physical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological behaviour of the nanocomposites. FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and EDX analysis were used to examine the properties of BFLF. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) of RHN with an average size of 86–95 nm were employed in this study. The density analysis revealed that the RHN integrated BFLF composites contained fewer voids (1.578 %) as compared to the untreated fibre composites (2.906 %). The findings of the investigation confirm the integration of RHN onto the fibre surface improved the mechanical properties of nanocomposites in terms of tensile strength (13.37 ± 0.66–19.90 ± 0.79 MPa), tensile modulus (1.56 ± 0.07–2.39 ± 0.11 GPa), flexural modulus (2.25 ± 0.11–3.39 ± 0.16 GPa), and Barcol hardness (30.40 ± 1.32–36.00 ± 1.68 HB). The thermogravimetric (TG) investigation verified that the modified nanocomposites had superior thermal stability (315–384 °C). The developed nanocomposites are to be employed in door panels, household appliances, building construction, and room partitions, among other applications, as low-cost, light-weight composites. • Analysis carried out on the extraction process of Borassus flabellifer leaflet fibre. • Procedure for making rice husk nanoparticles (RHN) explored. • Technique of integrating of RHN with KH-171 onto the surface of BFLF assessed. • An evaluation on the structure analysis of RHN-integrated nanocomposites performed. • Analysis and characteristics of nanoparticles integrated BFLF composites investigated.
Thermal stability and dynamic mechanical analysis of nano-biofillers blended hybrid composites reinforced by cellulosic Borassus flabellifer L. fiber Jitesh Kumar Singh, Arun Kumar Rout International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 2023 The aim of this study is to investigate the dynamic mechanical and thermal stability behavior of rice husk nano-biofillers blend epoxy hybrid composites reinforced by Borassus flabellifer L. leaf fiber. The raw Borassus leaf fibers were treated with 5 wt.% NaOH solution to reduce the disadvantages of hydroxyl bonding. Rice husk nano-fillers (RHNFs) were blended with epoxy resin to modify them with 0.25, 0.45, and 0.65 wt.%, respectively, using sonication and mechanical stirring process. The prepared samples were assessed to evaluate the thermal stability, maximum degradation temperature, storage modulus (E′), loss modulus (E″), damping factor (tan δ) and Cole–Cole plot of the composites. EDX spectroscopy was used to confirm the elemental composition of nano-biofillers. The morphology of RHNFs was analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The TG analysis confirmed that the 0.45 wt.% RHNFs blended Borassus leaf fiber (BLF) composites exhibited superior thermal stability (371–384 °C). Derivative thermogravimetry (DTG) analysis exposed that the maximum mass-loss degradation temperature of 0.45 wt.% RHNFs blend composites was 411 °C for the first stage and 678 °C for the second stage, which were more than raw and RHNFs blend (0.25 and 0.65 wt.%) composites. Accordingly, improved E′ (959.16–1637.75 MPa), glass transition temperature (Tg) from E″ (90.48–97.69 °C) and, Tg from tan δ (103.35–109.67 °C) were derived from the modified composites. Owing to the improved dispersion of the nano-filler, the 0.45 wt.% RHNFs blend composites had a homogeneous polymer system, as verified by the Cole–Cole diagram. The analyzed composites are to be used with versatile functionality for their intended purpose.
Reducing carbon emissions in basic oxygen furnace for making green steel: A comprehensive review PK Sahu, JK Singh, MS Desai AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 040003 , 2026 2026
Enhancing rheological behaviour of indian high ash coal slurry through anthracite blending A Pandey, KN Mishra, MK Sahu, H Naik, J Singh AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 020027 , 2026 2026
Integration of management and technology for utilizing solar energy JK Singh, A Pandey, LR Bhandarkar, RD Patidar AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 070005 , 2026 2026
In the New Era of Advanced Materials: A Critical Study JK Singh, AK Rout, BP Dash Advances in Industrial Manufacturing and Materials, 29-56 , 2026 2026
Experimental investigation on physical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological behaviour of silane-modified Borassus flabellifer leaflet fibre reinforced polymer nanocomposites JK Singh Next Materials 9, 100989 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Development and analysis of Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticle-infused sisal fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites for high-performance sound absorption and thermal insulation … PK Swain, A kumar Rout, JK Singh, D Sahoo, SK Mishra Industrial Crops and Products 222, 119763 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Device for Filing of Bronze Utensils Laxminarayan Bhandarkar, R.D. Patidar, Jitesh Singh, OP Jindal University ... IN Patent 202,421,070,774 , 2024 2024
Experimental investigation on tribo-performance of rice husk nanoparticles blend epoxy composites reinforced by Borassus flabellifer L. fibre using neural network approach JK Singh, AK Rout Materials Today Communications 38, 107971 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Mechanical thermal and tribological behaviour of borassus leaf fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites JK Singh, AK Rout Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Sambalpur, Odisha, India , 2024 2024
Characterization of raw and alkali-treated cellulosic fibers extracted from Borassus flabellifer L. JK Singh, AK Rout Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14, 11633–11646 , 2024 2024 Citations: 63
Thermal stability and dynamic mechanical analysis of nano-biofillers blended hybrid composites reinforced by cellulosic Borassus flabellifer L. fiber JK Singh, AK Rout International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 28 (6), 552-563 , 2023 2023 Citations: 15
An Extraction Process of Borassus Flabellifer L. Leaf Fine Fiber JK Singh, AK Rout, S Kanhed ZA Patent 2023/02,070 , 2023 2023
Study on the physical, mechanical, and thermal behaviour of RHN blend epoxy hybrid composites reinforced by Borassus flabellifer L. fibers JK Singh, AK Rout Cellulose 30 (8), 5033-5049 , 2023 2023 Citations: 21
PRESENT STATUS & FUTURE OF AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY IN INDIA J SINGH, KK VERMA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 11 (1), 241-255 , 2022 2022
A review on Borassus flabellifer lignocellulose fiber reinforced polymer composites JK Singh, AK Rout, K Kumari Carbohydrate Polymers 262, 117929 , 2021 2021 Citations: 82
Self-perceived stress among medical students in relation to their perceptions on virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic J Chadee, J Gandalal, J Kissoon, J Persad, J Ramsaran, J Seunarine, ... 23rd Annual Student Research Day , 2021 2021
A STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE AMONGST SECOND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN NORTH MAHARASHTRA S AVHAD, J SINGH, S MISHRA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 4 (2) , 2020 2020
EFFECT OF CURRENT ON THE MICROSTRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MIG WELDED AA6061 ALUMINUM ALLOY SP TEWARI, JK SINGH INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 8 (5), 4727-4732 , 2020 2020
Electricity generation by airfoil designed vertical axis wind turbine ASB Jitesh kumar Singh International Journal of Engineering & Science Research 8 (6), 34-42 , 2018 2018
Advances in green steel making technology-a review JK Singh, AK Rout Am. J. Mater. Eng. Technol 6 (1), 8-13 , 2018 2018 Citations: 22
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A review on Borassus flabellifer lignocellulose fiber reinforced polymer composites JK Singh, AK Rout, K Kumari Carbohydrate Polymers 262, 117929 , 2021 2021 Citations: 82
Characterization of raw and alkali-treated cellulosic fibers extracted from Borassus flabellifer L. JK Singh, AK Rout Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14, 11633–11646 , 2024 2024 Citations: 63
Advances in green steel making technology-a review JK Singh, AK Rout Am. J. Mater. Eng. Technol 6 (1), 8-13 , 2018 2018 Citations: 22
Study on the physical, mechanical, and thermal behaviour of RHN blend epoxy hybrid composites reinforced by Borassus flabellifer L. fibers JK Singh, AK Rout Cellulose 30 (8), 5033-5049 , 2023 2023 Citations: 21
Thermal stability and dynamic mechanical analysis of nano-biofillers blended hybrid composites reinforced by cellulosic Borassus flabellifer L. fiber JK Singh, AK Rout International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 28 (6), 552-563 , 2023 2023 Citations: 15
Development and analysis of Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticle-infused sisal fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites for high-performance sound absorption and thermal insulation … PK Swain, A kumar Rout, JK Singh, D Sahoo, SK Mishra Industrial Crops and Products 222, 119763 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Experimental investigation on tribo-performance of rice husk nanoparticles blend epoxy composites reinforced by Borassus flabellifer L. fibre using neural network approach JK Singh, AK Rout Materials Today Communications 38, 107971 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Experimental investigation on physical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological behaviour of silane-modified Borassus flabellifer leaflet fibre reinforced polymer nanocomposites JK Singh Next Materials 9, 100989 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
An overview of advanced fiber reinforced polymer composites and it's applications AK Rout, JK Singh International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and … , 2018 2018 Citations: 6
Optimization of the cutting parameters by vibration analysis of cutting tool JK Singh, SK Bhardwaj Int J Latest Trends Eng Technol 5 (1), 270-275 , 2015 2015 Citations: 6
Non destructive testing of welded metals to enhance the quality of materials JK Singh, SK Bhardwaj International Journal of Technical Research and Applications 3 (3), 47-51 , 2015 2015 Citations: 5
Vehicle Handling Improvement by Adaptive Steering System JK Singh International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology 5 (3), 48-51 , 2015 2015 Citations: 3
Reducing carbon emissions in basic oxygen furnace for making green steel: A comprehensive review PK Sahu, JK Singh, MS Desai AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 040003 , 2026 2026
Enhancing rheological behaviour of indian high ash coal slurry through anthracite blending A Pandey, KN Mishra, MK Sahu, H Naik, J Singh AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 020027 , 2026 2026
Integration of management and technology for utilizing solar energy JK Singh, A Pandey, LR Bhandarkar, RD Patidar AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 070005 , 2026 2026
In the New Era of Advanced Materials: A Critical Study JK Singh, AK Rout, BP Dash Advances in Industrial Manufacturing and Materials, 29-56 , 2026 2026
Device for Filing of Bronze Utensils Laxminarayan Bhandarkar, R.D. Patidar, Jitesh Singh, OP Jindal University ... IN Patent 202,421,070,774 , 2024 2024
Mechanical thermal and tribological behaviour of borassus leaf fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites JK Singh, AK Rout Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Sambalpur, Odisha, India , 2024 2024
An Extraction Process of Borassus Flabellifer L. Leaf Fine Fiber JK Singh, AK Rout, S Kanhed ZA Patent 2023/02,070 , 2023 2023
PRESENT STATUS & FUTURE OF AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY IN INDIA J SINGH, KK VERMA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 11 (1), 241-255 , 2022 2022
