All Outputs (109)

Assessment of nanoparticle release and associated health effect of polymer-silicon composites. (2012)
Journal Article
ZHU, H., IRFAN, A., SACHSE, S. and NJUGUNA, J. 2012. Assessment of nanoparticle release and associated health effect of polymer-silicon composites. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 40(1): proceedings of 2012 international conference on Structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2012), 2-4 July 2012, Cranfield, UK, article 012015. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/40/1/012015

Little information is currently available on possible release of nanomaterials or/and nanoparticles (NP) from conventional and novel products and associated health effect. This study aimed to assess the possible release of NP during the application s... Read More about Assessment of nanoparticle release and associated health effect of polymer-silicon composites..

Enhancement of thermal conductivity of materials using different forms of natural graphite. (2012)
Journal Article
DESAI, S. and NJUGUNA, J. 2012. Enhancement of thermal conductivity of materials using different forms of natural graphite. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 40(1): proceedings of 2012 international conference on Structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2012), 2-4 July 2012, Cranfield, UK, article 012017. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/40/1/012017

The quest for improvement of thermal conductivity in every area including aerospace structures is gaining momentum as the modern day technology is embedded with electronics which generate considerable amounts of heat energy. In some other application... Read More about Enhancement of thermal conductivity of materials using different forms of natural graphite..

Tannin-based flax fibre reinforced composites for structural applications in vehicles. (2012)
Journal Article
ZHU, J., ABHYANKAR, H., NASSIOPOULOS, E. and NJUGUNA, J. 2012. Tannin-based flax fibre reinforced composites for structural applications in vehicles. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 40(1): proceedings of 2012 international conference on Structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2012), 2-4 July 2012, Cranfield, UK, article 012030. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/40/1/012030

Innovation is often driven by changes in government policies regulating the industries, especially true in case of the automotive. Except weight savings, the strict EU regulation of 95% recyclable material-made vehicles drives the manufactures and sc... Read More about Tannin-based flax fibre reinforced composites for structural applications in vehicles..

Potential of silicon nanowires structures as nanoscale piezoresistors in mechanical sensors. (2012)
Journal Article
MESSINA, M. and NJUGUNA, J. 2012. Potential of silicon nanowires structures as nanoscale piezoresistors in mechanical sensors. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 40(1): proceedings of 2012 international conference on Structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2012), 2-4 July 2012, Cranfield, UK, article 012038. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/40/1/012038

This paper presents the design of a single square millimeter 3-axial accelerometer for bio-mechanics measurements that exploit the potential of silicon nanowires structures as nanoscale piezoresistors. The main requirements of this application are mi... Read More about Potential of silicon nanowires structures as nanoscale piezoresistors in mechanical sensors..

Mechanical performance of foam glass with nanoscale structure elements. (2012)
Journal Article
KAZMINA, O.V., SEMUKHIN, B.S. and NJUGUNA, J. 2012. Mechanical performance of foam glass with nanoscale structure elements. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering, 40(1): proceedings of 2012 international conference on Structural nano composites (NANOSTRUCT 2012), 2-4 July 2012, Cranfield, UK, Article 012042. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/40/1/012042

The paper presents experimental data on studying the strengthening of glass foam material. Glass foam material is foamed glass of increased strength achieved due to nanoscale structural elements. Glass foam is obtained through thermal treatment of no... Read More about Mechanical performance of foam glass with nanoscale structure elements..

Abstract book for the proceedings of the 1st International conference on structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2012), 02-04 July 2012, Cranfield, UK. (2012)
Conference Proceeding
SACHSE, S. and NJUGUNA, J. (eds.) 2012. Abstract book for the proceedings of the 1st International conference on structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2012), 02-04 July 2012, Cranfield, UK.

The purpose of the 2012 International Conference on Structural Nano Composites (NanoStruc 2012) is to promote activities in various areas of materials and structures by providing a forum for exchange of ideas, presentation of technical achievements a... Read More about Abstract book for the proceedings of the 1st International conference on structural nano composites (NANOSTRUC 2012), 02-04 July 2012, Cranfield, UK..

Natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites. (2011)
Journal Article
KALIA, S., AVÉROUS, L., NJUGUNA, J., DUNFRESNE, A. and CHERIAN, B.M. 2011. Natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites. International journal of polymer science [online], 2011: natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites, article 735932. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/735932

This is an editorial article in which the authors discuss natural fibers and nanocomposites and give a brief introduction to the papers in this special issue.

Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review (2011)
Journal Article
KALIA, S., DUFRESNE, A., CHERIAN, B.M., KAITH, B.S., AVÉROUS, L., NJUGUNA, J. and NASSIOPOULOS, E. 2011. Cellulose-based bio- and nanocomposites: a review. International journal of polymer science [online], 2011: natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites, article 837875. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/837875

Cellulose macro- and nanofibers have gained increasing attention due to the high strength and stiffness, biodegradability and renewability, and their production and application in development of composites. Application of cellulose nanofibers for the... Read More about Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review.

Low velocity impact behavior of glass filled fiber-reinforced thermoplastic engine components. (2010)
Journal Article
MOUTI, Z., WESTWOOD, K., KAYVANTASH, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2010. Low velocity impact behavior of glass filled fiber-reinforced thermoplastic engine components. Materials [online], 3(4), pages 2463-2473. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma3042463

This paper concerns automotive parts located underneath the engine and in particular the engine oil pan. Classically made of stamped steel or cast aluminum, new developments have allowed the manufacture oil pans with polyamide 66 reinforced by 35% we... Read More about Low velocity impact behavior of glass filled fiber-reinforced thermoplastic engine components..