Investigation of TiO2 Nanoparticles Influence on Tensile Properties and Thermal Stability of Dry and Wet Luffa-Epoxy Nanocomposites K. Anbukarasi, D. Mala, N. Senthilkumar, S. Imran Hussain, S. Kalaiselvam Recent Patents on Nanotechnology, 2025 Background: Recently, progress has been made toward understanding the efficiency of polymer composites with natural fibres. With the hope of enhancing the characteristics of polymer composites supplemented with natural fibres in a watery environment, TiO2 nanoparticles have been used to improve their performance in the field. Methods: These nanoparticles were filled in luffa-epoxy components at 1, 3, and 5% volume fractions. A combination of x-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was utilized to conduct the structural examinations. The nanoparticle spread was captured by field emission scanning electron microscopy. Results: Results show that dry nanocomposite's tensile strength and modulus have increased by 74% and, 13%, 137%, and 50% compared with epoxy and 40 vol% luffa-epoxy (E/L) composites, respectively. In wet nanocomposites, maximum reduction in tensile strength and modulus were observed as 27.4% and 16.54%, respectively. The diminished water absorption and thickness swelling percentage of nanocomposites were recorded as 98% and 91.8%, respectively. The onset temperature of these nanocomposites was scattered in the range of 379-393°C, with a maximum char residue of 38%. Conclusion: The increase in the percentage of residue indicates the effectiveness of epoxy's flame retardant, improved thermal stability, diminished water absorption (approximately 2%), and 95% retention of wet composites' tensile properties. These results provided data support for improving the application of nanocomposites in the automobile field and to develop possible patents on the new material development.
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Study on thermal properties of organic ester phase-change material embedded with silver nanoparticles R Parameshwaran, R Jayavel, S Kalaiselvam Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 114 (2), 845-858 , 2013 2013 Citations: 175
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Experimental investigation of solidification and melting characteristics of composite PCMs for building heating application S Harikrishnan, M Deenadhayalan, S Kalaiselvam Energy Conversion and Management 86, 864-872 , 2014 2014 Citations: 148
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Experimental and analytical investigation of solidification and melting characteristics of PCMs inside cylindrical encapsulation S Kalaiselvam, M Veerappan, AA Aaron, S Iniyan International Journal of Thermal Sciences 47 (7), 858-874 , 2008 2008 Citations: 144
Analytical and experimental investigations of nanoparticles embedded phase change materials for cooling application in modern buildings S Kalaiselvam, R Parameshwaran, S Harikrishnan Renewable Energy 39 (1), 375-387 , 2012 2012 Citations: 143
β-Belite cements (β-dicalcium silicate) obtained from calcined lime sludge and silica fume S Maheswaran, S Kalaiselvam, SKSS Karthikeyan, C Kokila, GS Palani Cement and Concrete Composites 66, 57-65 , 2016 2016 Citations: 137
Phase change characteristic study of spherical PCMs in solar energy storage M Veerappan, S Kalaiselvam, S Iniyan, R Goic Solar energy 83 (8), 1245-1252 , 2009 2009 Citations: 134
Wear resistant super-hard multilayer transition metal-nitride coatings DD Kumar, N Kumar, S Kalaiselvam, S Dash, R Jayavel Surfaces and Interfaces 7, 74-82 , 2017 2017 Citations: 128
Improved performance of a newly prepared nano-enhanced phase change material for solar energy storage S Harikrishnan, S Imran Hussain, A Devaraju, P Sivasamy, S Kalaiselvam Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 31 (10), 4903-4910 , 2017 2017 Citations: 120
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