Amuthakkannan Pandian
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Scopus Publications
- Metal 3D Printing - A Comprehensive Review on Materials, Methods and Properties
P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan, K. Arunprasath
Journal of Research and Applications in Mechanical Engineering, 2025 - Thermal characterisation and flame retardancy enhancement of PLA, PCL & hybrid composites using sustainable marble powder filler
Aqil Ahmed J, Amuthakkannan P
Materials Research Express, 2025
This study presents the development of high-performance, flame-retardant, and thermally stable 3D-printed composites through the incorporation of 10 wt% marble powder (MP) into Polylactic Acid (PLA)/Polycaprolactone (PCL) polymer blends. The primary objective was to enhance the crystallinity, structural integrity, and fire safety of PLA-based materials by leveraging MP as a sustainable, inorganic reinforcing filler. Among the tested formulations, the ternary composite designated as 3D-S4 (80% PLA, 10% PCL, 10% MP) exhibited superior thermal, mechanical, and flame-retardant properties across all evaluation metrics. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated the highest thermal degradation temperature for 3D-S4 at 253.56 °C, suggesting enhanced thermal resistance over neat PLA (3D-S1) and binary PLA/PCL blends (3D-S3). The crystallinity of 3D-S4 (50.93%) increased by 48.88% compared to 3D-S3 (34.21%) due to the nucleating effect of marble powder enhancing crystalline packing. Flame retardancy assessments confirmed a V-0 rating in the UL-94 vertical test and an HB 1 classification in the horizontal burning test, with a reduced burn time of 4.67 s and burn length of 43 mm. Additionally, 3D-S4 demonstrated improved solid density (1.477 g cm−3) and the highest impact toughness (43.64 KJ m−2), better than neat PLA by 22% and neat PCL by 82%. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed enhanced molecular alignment and moderated crystallinity due to MP’s influence. These findings establish that incorporating marble powder significantly improves thermal stability, mechanical resilience, and flame resistance, positioning 3D-S4 as a promising material for eco-friendly applications in automotive, structural, and consumer product manufacturing through additive technologies. - Impact energy absorption and failure analysis of basalt-/glass-fiber-reinforced cylindrical hybrid composites
P S P SHANKAR GANESH, P AMUTHAKKANNAN, M MAHESWARAN, K ARUNPRASATH
Sadhana Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences, 2025 - Mechanical, Wear, and Low-Velocity Impact Studies of AL7075/Basalt/Mica Particle Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite through Stir Casting Route
K. Arunprasath, P. Amuthakkannan, R. Sundarakannan, V. Manikandan, Lavish Kumar Singh
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2025 - SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF MARBLE POWDER ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN 3D PRINTED PLA/PCL HYBRID COMPOSITES
Aqil Ahmed J., Amuthakkannan P
Materiali in Tehnologije, 2025
Rising concerns about environmental pollution and the depletion of fossil-based resources have increased the demand for biodegradable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics, particularly in industries such as automotive manufacturing. In this study, biodegradable composites made from polylactic acid (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL), reinforced with marble powder (MP) as the filler, were developed and thoroughly evaluated. Composite samples were fabricated using 3D printing to ensure precision and consistency. The structural and mechanical properties of the PLA/PCL/MP composites were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). XRD results indicated that the addition of marble powder enhanced the crystallinity of the composites, while FTIR analysis showed chemical interactions between the polymers and the filler, suggesting improved compatibility. SEM images revealed better interfacial bonding and a uniform phase distribution, which contributed to enhanced mechanical performance. Compared to pure PLA/PCL blends, the composites reinforced with marble powder demonstrated significant improvements in tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, and overall density. These results highlight marble powder’s dual role as an economical filler and an effective reinforcement. Overall, the findings suggest that PLA/PCL/MP composites are lightweight, durable, and sustainable, making them highly promising for automotive applications as they support the broader move toward eco-friendly, high-performance materials in engineering. - HYBRID COMPOSITE MATERIALS: A STUDY OF LOW-VELOCITY IMPACT RESISTANCE IN BASALT/GLASS FIBER COMPOSITES
Academic Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, 2024 - Development in Additive Manufacturing Techniques
K. Arunprasath, V. Arumugaprabu, P. Amuthakkannan, R. Deepak Joel Johnson, S. Vigneshwaran
Springer Tracts in Additive Manufacturing, 2024 - Effect of Mechanical Properties of AL7075/Mica Powder Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite
PRASATH K, ARUN, Kim, Sang Hyuk, MURUGESAN, VIJAYAKUMAR, Balasubramanian, Ramesh, Wu, Selwin KX, et al.
Materials Physics and Mechanics, 2023
The applications of aluminum-based Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) are very huge and it possesses good output when combined with Mica Powder. Because Mica is one of the naturally available crafted stones of minerals. It can bind with the materials easily in ambient conditions. This research work is to study the mechanical performance of the AL7075/Mica Powder hybrid MMC's. The varying grams of Mica powder (5 g to 25 g) are added with 500 grams of aluminum 7075. From the results obtained for the mechanical properties of AL7075/Mica Powder composite. Specimen 5 (500 g of AL 7075/25 g of Mica Powder) has excellent mechanical properties such as tensile strength of about 285 MPa, impact strength of about 18 J. The Vicker Hardness indentation is about 80 VHN, all these results define that after the addition of Mica Powder in the composite. The bonding nature of Mica with AL7075 always acts as a supporting agent in the defining of excellent mechanical properties of metal matrix composite. - Effect of stacking sequence of glass and jute fiber reinforced polymer composites on their low velocity impact properties
Amuthakkannan Pandian, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Vairavan Manikandan, Uthayakumar Marimuthu, Arun Prasath Kanagaraj, Tabrej Khan
Journal of Composite Materials, 2022
This paper investigated the effect of stacking sequence on the low velocity impact behavior of glass and jute fiber reinforced hybrid composites. The hand layup method is used to fabricate the composites with various stacking sequences. The low velocity impact analysis was carried out at various impact energies, namely 5 J, 10 J and 15 J. Dye penetrant inspection (liquid penetrate inspection) was performed to analyses the damage area in the composites. Compression after impact (CAI) testing was conducted to study the compression strength of the composites after the impact. The study revealed that the jute fiber composites exhibited better results in terms of energy absorption, but the damage area of the composites was higher, compared to the other specimens fabricated. Meanwhile, hybrid composite S7 presented high energy absorption and the minimum damage area. To conclude, the hybrid composite S7 appeared to have the optimum formulation, showing better results in energy absorption, with lower damage and higher compression strength. - Machining Studies of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites Using Abrasive Jet Machining
K. Arunprasath, P. Amuthakkannan, V. Arumugaprabu, S. Kalirasu
Functional Composite Materials Manufacturing Technology and Experimental Application, 2022
<div>Aluminium metal matrix composite is widely used in wear resistance</div><div>applications due to its weight and high strength. It is said to be a perfect composite and</div><div>alternate material for our day-to-day used supplies. This work aims to study the</div><div>machining performance of basalt fiber reinforced with aluminium (6082) metal matrix</div><div>composite. The basalt fiber reinforced aluminium metal matrix was prepared using stir</div><div>casting techniques with different weights of basalt fiber. Then, the fabricated metal</div><div>matrix composite was subjected to machining studies using abrasive water jet</div><div>machining by varying machining parameters such as stand-off distance, travel speed,</div><div>pressure by measuring the surface roughness, hardness, and density. Furthermore, kerf</div><div>angle was also measured to find out the optimum weight percentage of the basalt fiber</div><div>to be reinforced to aluminum metal matrix composite; 2.5 wt % shows the better</div><div>machining properties while comparing all weight percentages of basalt fiber. Vickers</div><div>hardness test and density test were also carried out to show the fiber content to be used</div><div>to reinforce it to the aluminium 6028.</div> - Study of low velocity impact failure responses of woven basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites using ultrasonic A, B and C scan techniques
K. Arunprasath, Kakur Naresh, P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan, S. Kavitha
Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 2022 - Polymers for structural applications
K. Arunprasath, M. Vijayakumar, Pon Janani Sugumaran, P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan, V. Arumugaprabu
Materials for Lightweight Constructions, 2022 - Parametric investigation and optimization of AWJM process on stir cast al7075/basalt composite materials using Taguchi based grey relational analysis
M. Ayyanar Raja, V. Manikandan, S. Suresh Kumar, P. Amuthakkannan, I. Balasubramanian, S. Joe Patrick Gnanaraj, Subramania Bala Jeshurun
Materials Today Proceedings, 2022 - STUDY OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COPPER SLAG REINFORCED PARTICULATE POLYMER COMPOSITE
Arunprasath, K., Amuthakkannan, P., Manikandan, V., Kavitha, S., Radhkrishnan, B.
Materials Physics and Mechanics, 2021 - INVESTIGATION OF THE MACHINING PERFORMANCE OF BASALT FIBER COMPOSITES BY ABRASIVE WATER JET MACHINING
Amuthakkannan, P., Manikandan, V., Uthayakumar, M., Arun Prasath, K., Sureshkumar, S.
Materials Physics and Mechanics, 2021 - Quasi static and flexural mechanical property evaluation of Basalt/Flax reinforced composites
M. Jeganathan, R. Pragadeesh, K. Prasath, V. Arumugaprabu, P. Amuthakkannan, K. Naresh, M. S. Muthugopal
Materials Physics and Mechanics, 2020 - Potential of Natural Fibers in Composites for Ballistic Applications–A Review
Suhas Yeshwant Nayak, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Satish B. Shenoy, Chandrakant R. Kini, Rashmi Samant, Ain Umaira Md Shah, P. Amuthakkannan
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020 - Utilization of M-Sand & Basalt Fiber in Concrete: An Experimental Study on Strength and Durability Properties
PL Meyyappan, P Amuthakannan, R Sutharsan, M AhamedAzik Ali
Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 2019 - Low velocity impact and compression after impact damage responses on flax/basalt fiber hybrid composites
K Arun Prasath, P Amuthakkannan, V Arumugaprabu, V Manikandan
Materials Research Express, 2019 - Novel topological approach in mechanical properties of basalt/flax hybrid composites
K. Arun Prasath, P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan, R. Jegadeesan, M. Selwin
Aip Conference Proceedings, 2019 - Low velocity impact, compression after impact and morphological studies on flax fiber reinforced with basalt powder filled composites
K Arun Prasath, V Arumugaprabu, P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, R Deepak Joel Johnson
Materials Research Express, 2019 - Free vibration and dynamic mechanical properties of basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites
Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences, 2018 - Wear resistance of basalt particulate-reinforced stir-cast Al7075 metal matrix composites
M. Ayyanar Raja, V. Manikandan, P. Amuthakkannan, S. Rajesh, I. Balasubramanian
Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 2018 - Mechanical and physical properties of sisal and hybrid sisal fiber-reinforced polymer composites
J. Naveen, M. Jawaid, P. Amuthakkannan, M. Chandrasekar
Mechanical and Physical Testing of Biocomposites Fibre Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites, 2018 - Usage of industrial wastes as particulate composite for environment management: Hardness, Tensile and Impact studies
V.Arumuga Prabu, R. Deepak Joel Johnson, P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2017 - A review on biocomposites and bioresin based composites for potential industrial applications
Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, 2017 - Wear characterization of aluminium/basalt fiber reinforced metal matrix composites - A novel material
P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan, M. A. Raja, S. Rajesh
Tribology in Industry, 2017 - A study on the crushing behavior of basalt fiber reinforced composite structures
A Pandian, A P Veerasimman, M Vairavan, C Francisco, M T H Sultan
Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 2016 - Analysis of delamination in drilling of basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites
Materials Physics and Mechanics, 2015 - Mechanical properties of basalt and glass fiber reinforced polymer hybrid composites
P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan, M. Uthayakumar
Journal of Advanced Microscopy Research, 2014 - Influence of the moulding pressure and the fibre percentages on the mechanical properties of the basalt fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites
P. Amuthakkannan, V. Manikandan, J. T. Winowlin Jappes, M. Uthayakumar
Journal of Advanced Microscopy Research, 2013 - Hybridization effect on mechanical properties of short basalt/jute fiber-Reinforced polyester composites
Pandian Amuthakkannan, Vairavan Manikandan, Jebbas Thangaiah Winowlin Jappes, Marimuthu Uthayakumar
Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 2013 - Effect of fibre length and fibre content on mechanical properties of short basalt fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites
Materials Physics and Mechanics, 2013 - Influence of stacking sequence on mechanical properties of basalt-jute fiber-reinforced polymer hybrid composites
Pandian Amuthakkannan, Vairavan Manikandan, Jebbas Thangaiah Winowlin Jappes, Marimuthu Uthayakumar
Journal of Polymer Engineering, 2012 - Investigation of the effect of surface modifications on the mechanical properties of basalt fibre reinforced polymer composites
V. Manikandan, J.T. Winowlin Jappes, S.M. Suresh Kumar, P. Amuthakkannan
Composites Part B Engineering, 2012
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
- SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF MARBLE POWDER ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN 3D PRINTED PLA/PCL HYBRID COMPOSITES.
JA Ahmed, P Amuthakkannan
Materials & Technologies/Materiali in Tehnologije 59 (6) , 2025
2025 - Metal 3D Printing-A comprehensive review on Materials, methods and properties
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan
Journal of Research and Applications in Mechanical Engineering 13 (3) , 2025
2025
Citations: 1 - Thermal characterisation and flame retardancy enhancement of PLA, PCL & hybrid composites using sustainable marble powder filler
P Amuthakkannan
Materials Research Express 12 (8), 085303 , 2025
2025 - Mechanical, wear, and low-velocity impact studies of Al7075/basalt/mica particle hybrid metal matrix composite through stir casting route
K Arunprasath, P Amuthakkannan, R Sundarakannan, V Manikandan, ...
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 34 (12), 11420-11432 , 2025
2025
Citations: 7 - Impact energy absorption and failure analysis of basalt-/glass-fiber-reinforced cylindrical hybrid composites
PSPS GANESH, P Amuthakkannan, M Maheswaran, K Arunprasath
Sādhanā 50 (2), 49 , 2025
2025
Citations: 2 - Investigation of Thermal Properties and SEM Morphology of 3D Printed Polyglycolic Acid and Polyamide Composites
K Arunprasath, N Parthipan, P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan
Journal of Materials and Engineering 3 (3), 314-307 , 2025
2025 - HYBRID COMPOSITE MATERIALS: A STUDY OF LOW?VELOCITY IMPACT RESISTANCE IN BASALT/GLASS FIBER COMPOSITES
PM Amuthakkannan P, Manikandan V, Arun prasath K
Academic Journal Of Manufacturing Engineering 22 (2), 83-92 , 2024
2024 - Study of low velocity impact failure responses of woven basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites using ultrasonic A, B and C scan techniques
K Arunprasath, K Naresh, P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, S Kavitha
Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 9 (3), 1356-1379 , 2023
2023
Citations: 12 - Effect of Mechanical Properties of AL7075/Mica Powder Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite
LKS K. Arunprasath, P. Amuthakkannan, M. Vijayakumar, R. Sundarakannan, M ...
Materials Physics and Mechanics 51 (1), 142-150 , 2023
2023
Citations: 6 - Materials for lightweight constructions
ST Kumaran, TJ Ko, SS Kumar, T Varol
CRC Press , 2022
2022
Citations: 11 - Effect of stacking sequence of glass and jute fiber reinforced polymer composites on their low velocity impact properties
A Pandian, MT Hameed Sultan, V Manikandan, U Marimuthu, ...
Journal of Composite Materials 56 (16), 2599-2608 , 2022
2022
Citations: 17 - Potential of natural fibers in composites for ballistic applications–a review
SY Nayak, MTH Sultan, SB Shenoy, CR Kini, R Samant, AUM Shah, ...
Journal of Natural Fibers 19 (5), 1648-1658 , 2022
2022
Citations: 162 - Machining studies of basalt fiber reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites using abrasive jet machining
K Arunprasath, P Amuthakkannan, V Arumugaprabu, S Kalirasu
Functional Composite Materials: Manufacturing Technology and Experimental … , 2022
2022
Citations: 1 - Innovations in additive manufacturing
MA Khan, JTW Jappes
Springer , 2022
2022
Citations: 31 - Development in additive manufacturing techniques
K Arunprasath, V Arumugaprabu, P Amuthakkannan, ...
Innovations in Additive Manufacturing, 33-53 , 2022
2022
Citations: 4 - Polymers for structural applications
K Arunprasath, M Vijayakumar, PJ Sugumaran, P Amuthakkannan, ...
Materials for Lightweight Constructions, 39-60 , 2022
2022
Citations: 2 - Parametric investigation and optimization of AWJM process on stir cast al7075/basalt composite materials using Taguchi based grey relational analysis
MA Raja, V Manikandan, SS Kumar, P Amuthakkannan, ...
Materials Today: Proceedings 60, 815-821 , 2022
2022
Citations: 15 - Polymer-based composites: design, manufacturing, and applications
V Arumugaprabu, RDJ Johnson, M Uthayakumar, P Sivaranjana
CRC Press , 2021
2021
Citations: 19 - Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites
K ArunPrasath, P Amuthakkannan
Polymer-Based Composites, 23-40 , 2021
2021 - Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Flax/Basalt Fiber Polymer Composites
AP Kanagaraj, A Pandian, V Arumugaprabu, RD Joel Johnson, ...
Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Biocomposites, 305-312 , 2021
2021
Citations: 3
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
- Investigation of the effect of surface modifications on the mechanical properties of basalt fibre reinforced polymer composites
V Manikandan, JTW Jappes, SMS Kumar, P Amuthakkannan
Composites Part B: Engineering 43 (2), 812-818 , 2012
2012
Citations: 332 - Mechanical and physical properties of sisal and hybrid sisal fiber-reinforced polymer composites
MC J Naveen, M Jawaid, P Amuthakkannan
Woodhead Publishing , 2019
2019
Citations: 247 - Effect of fibre length and fibre content on mechanical properties of short basalt fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, JTW Jappes, M Uthayakumar
Materials Physics and Mechanics 16 (2), 107-117 , 2013
2013
Citations: 227 - Potential of natural fibers in composites for ballistic applications–a review
SY Nayak, MTH Sultan, SB Shenoy, CR Kini, R Samant, AUM Shah, ...
Journal of Natural Fibers 19 (5), 1648-1658 , 2022
2022
Citations: 162 - Mechanical and physical testing of biocomposites, fibre-reinforced composites and hybrid composites
M Jawaid, MTH Sultan, N Saba
Woodhead Publishing , 2018
2018
Citations: 137 - Effect of Moisture Absorption Behavior on Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, JTW Jappes, M Uthayakumar
Journal of composites 2014, 1-8 , 2014
2014
Citations: 120 - Usage of industrial wastes as particulate composite for environment management: hardness, tensile and impact studies
VA Prabu, RDJ Johnson, P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 5 (1), 1289-1301 , 2017
2017
Citations: 80 - Mechanical properties of basalt and glass fiber reinforced polymer hybrid composites
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, M Uthayakumar
J. Adv. Microsc. Res 9 (1), 44-49 , 2014
2014
Citations: 49 - Influence of stacking sequence on mechanical properties of basalt-jute fiber-reinforced polymer hybrid composites
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, JTW Jappes, M Uthayakumar
Journal of Polymer Engineering 32 (8), 547 , 2012
2012
Citations: 49 - Low velocity impact, compression after impact and morphological studies on flax fiber reinforced with basalt powder filled composites
KA Prasath, V Arumugaprabu, P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, ...
Materials Research Express 7 (1), 015317 , 2020
2020
Citations: 37 - Innovations in additive manufacturing
MA Khan, JTW Jappes
Springer , 2022
2022
Citations: 31 - Wear resistance of basalt particulate-reinforced stir-cast Al7075 metal matrix composites
M Ayyanar Raja, V Manikandan, P Amuthakkannan, S Rajesh, ...
Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society 54 (1), 119-128 , 2018
2018
Citations: 31 - Low velocity impact and compression after impact damage responses on flax/basalt fiber hybrid composites
KA Prasath, P Amuthakkannan, V Arumugaprabu, V Manikandan
Materials Research Express 6 (11), 115308 , 2019
2019
Citations: 30 - Hybridization effect on mechanical properties of short basalt/jute fiber-reinforced polyester composites
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, JTW Jappes, M Uthayakumar
Science and Engineering of Composite Materials 20 (4), 343-350 , 2013
2013
Citations: 29 - A REVIEW ON BIOCOMPOSITES AND BIORESIN BASED COMPOSITES FOR POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS.
R Johnson, VA Prabu, P Amuthakkannan, KA Prasath
Reviews on Advanced Materials Science 49 (1) , 2017
2017
Citations: 26 - Free vibration and dynamic mechanical properties of basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan
Indian J. Eng. Mater. Sci 25 (10), 12-22 , 2018
2018
Citations: 21 - Polymer-based composites: design, manufacturing, and applications
V Arumugaprabu, RDJ Johnson, M Uthayakumar, P Sivaranjana
CRC Press , 2021
2021
Citations: 19 - Analysis of delamination in drilling of basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, M Uthayakumar
Materials Physics and Mechanics 24 (1), 1-8 , 2015
2015
Citations: 18 - Effect of stacking sequence of glass and jute fiber reinforced polymer composites on their low velocity impact properties
A Pandian, MT Hameed Sultan, V Manikandan, U Marimuthu, ...
Journal of Composite Materials 56 (16), 2599-2608 , 2022
2022
Citations: 17 - Wear characterization of aluminium/basalt fiber reinforced metal matrix composites-A Novel Material
P Amuthakkannan, V Manikandan, MA Raja, S Rajesh
Tribology in Industry 39 (2), 219 , 2017
2017
Citations: 17
