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Enhancement of infrared absorption through a patterned thin film of magnetic field and spin-coating directed self-assembly of gold nanoparticle stabilised ferrofluid emulsion. (2023)
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OKPOZO, P., DWIVEDI, Y., HUO, D. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. Enhancement of infrared absorption through a patterned thin film of magnetic field and spin-coating directed self-assembly of gold nanoparticle stabilised ferrofluid emulsion. RSC advances [online], 13(34), pages 23955-23966. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ra01369c

Molecular vibration signals were amplified by the gold strip gratings as a result of grating resonances and nearby electric field hotspots. Colloidal gold island films exhibit similar enhancement; however, the uneven geometrical characteristics of th... Read More about Enhancement of infrared absorption through a patterned thin film of magnetic field and spin-coating directed self-assembly of gold nanoparticle stabilised ferrofluid emulsion..

Investigation on mechanical and thermal properties of 3D-printed polyamide 6, graphene oxide and glass-fibre-reinforced composites under dry, wet and high temperature conditions. (2023)
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ICHAKPA, M., GOODYEAR, M., DUTHIE, J., DUTHIE, M., WISELY, R., MACPHERSON, A., KEYTE, J., PANCHOLI, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Investigation on mechanical and thermal properties of 3d-printed polyamide 6, graphene oxide and glass-fibre-reinforced composites under dry, wet and high temperature conditions. Journal of composites science [online], 7(6), article 227. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs7060227

This study is focused on 3D printing of polyamide 6 (PA6), PA6/graphene oxide (PA6/GO) and PA6/glass-fibre-reinforced (PA6/GF) composites. The effect of graphene oxide and glass-fibre reinforcement on 3D-printed PA6 is explored for improvement of the... Read More about Investigation on mechanical and thermal properties of 3D-printed polyamide 6, graphene oxide and glass-fibre-reinforced composites under dry, wet and high temperature conditions..

The effect of ice floe on the strength, stability, and fatigue of hybrid flexible risers in the Arctic sea. (2023)
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KOROTYGIN, D., NAMMI, S.K. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. The effect of ice floe on the strength, stability, and fatigue of hybrid flexible risers in the Artic sea. Journal of composites science [online], 7(6), article 212. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs7060212

Flexible risers have proven to be a popular choice for deepwater exploration due to their ability to withstand functional and environmental stress while maintaining system integrity. In the challenging arctic conditions, lightweight hybrid composite... Read More about The effect of ice floe on the strength, stability, and fatigue of hybrid flexible risers in the Arctic sea..

Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating. (2023)
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GUPTA, R., PANCHOLI, P.V., YU, X., GUPTA, L., STENNING, G.B.G., BUCKNALL, D., FLYNN, D. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating. Nano-structures and nano-objects [online], 34, article number 100973. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2023.100973

Induction heating of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and localised melting of the surrounding high temperature engineering polymer matrix by generating microscopic or macroscopic eddy currents during magnetisation of a polymer nanocomposite (PMC) is cr... Read More about Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating..

Study of spatial organisation of magnetic field directed gold-pickering-ferrofluid-nanoemulsion in spin coated film. (2023)
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OKPOZO, P. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. Study of spatial organisation of magnetic field directed gold-pickering-ferrofluid-nanoemulsion in spin coated film. Hybrid advances [online], 2, article 100018. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hybadv.2023.100018

The magnetic field directed self-assembly of the nanoparticles is cheap, fast and easy method to prepare the patterned thin film useful for various applications. However, the dipole-dipole interaction between nanoparticles at the interface generates... Read More about Study of spatial organisation of magnetic field directed gold-pickering-ferrofluid-nanoemulsion in spin coated film..

Comparative strength and stability analysis of conventional and lighter composite flexible risers in ultra-deep water subsea environment. (2022)
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NAMMI, S.K., GUPTA, R. and PANCHOLI, K. [2022]. Comparative strength and stability analysis of conventional and lighter composite flexible risers in ultra-deep water subsea environment. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: journal of process mechanical engineering [online], OnlineFirst. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089221144394

The hybrid flexible risers have a multi-layered structure and use thermoplastic composite for the pressure and tensile armour. In contrast, a conventional flexible riser uses heavier carbon steel as armour which significantly contributes to its weigh... Read More about Comparative strength and stability analysis of conventional and lighter composite flexible risers in ultra-deep water subsea environment..

Tuneable magnetic nanocomposites for remote self-healing. (2022)
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GUPTA, R., GUPTA, P., FOOTER, C., STENNING, G.B.G., DARR, J.A. and PANCHOLI, K. 2022. Tuneable magnetic nanocomposites for remote self-healing. Scientific reports [online], 12, article 10180. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14135-8

When polymer composites containing magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are exposed to an alternating magnetic field, heat is generated to melt the surrounding polymer locally, partially filling voids across any cracks or deformities. Such materials are of... Read More about Tuneable magnetic nanocomposites for remote self-healing..

Optimising crystallisation during rapid prototyping of Fe3O4-PA6 polymer nanocomposite component. (2022)
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GUPTA, R., NJUGUNA, J. and PANCHOLI, K. 2022. Optimising crystallisation during rapid prototyping of Fe3O4-PA6 polymer nanocomposite component. Journal of composites science [online], 6(3), article 83. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs6030083

Polymer components capable of self-healing can rapidly be manufactured by injecting the monomer (ε-caprolactam), activator and catalyst mixed with a small amount of magnetic nanoparticles into a steel mould. The anionic polymerisation of the monomer... Read More about Optimising crystallisation during rapid prototyping of Fe3O4-PA6 polymer nanocomposite component..

A review of sensing technologies for non-destructive evaluation of structural composite materials. (2021)
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GUPTA, R., MITCHELL, D., BLANCHE, J., HARPER, S., TANG, W., PANCHOLI, K., BAINES, L., BUCKNALL, D.G. and FLYNN, D. 2021. A review of sensing technologies for non-destructive evaluation of structural composite materials. Journal of composites science [online], 5(12), article 319. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs5120319

The growing demand and diversity in the application of industrial composites and the current inability of present non-destructive evaluation (NDE) methods to perform detailed inspection of these composites has motivated this comprehensive review of s... Read More about A review of sensing technologies for non-destructive evaluation of structural composite materials..

Flexible low-density polyethylene–BaTiO3 nanoparticle composites for monitoring leakage current in high-tension equipment. (2021)
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GUPTA, R., BADEL, B., GUPTA, P., BUCKNALL, D.G., FLYNN, D. and PANCHOLI, K. 2021. Flexible low-density polyethylene–BaTiO3 nanoparticle composites for monitoring leakage current in high-tension equipment. ACS applied nano materials [online], 4(3), pages 2413-2422. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.0c02719

Polymer–nanoparticle composites prepared using a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) matrix with BaTiO3 nanoparticle compositions of 6, 9, 12, and 15 wt % have shown insulating behavior and are evaluated for their applicability as flexible strain sensors... Read More about Flexible low-density polyethylene–BaTiO3 nanoparticle composites for monitoring leakage current in high-tension equipment..

Insulating MgO–Al2O3–LDPE nanocomposites for offshore medium-voltage DC cables. (2020)
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GUPTA, R., SMITH, L., NJUGUNA, J., DEIGHTON, A. and PANCHOLI, K. 2020. Insulating MgO–Al2O3–LDPE nanocomposites for offshore medium-voltage DC cables. ACS applied electronic materials [online], 2(7), pages 1880-1891. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.0c00052

A polymer–metal oxide nanocomposite is a key in developing a high-temperature insulation material for power electronics and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) subsea cables having the capability of transmittin... Read More about Insulating MgO–Al2O3–LDPE nanocomposites for offshore medium-voltage DC cables..

Experimental investigation on micromachining of epoxy/graphene nano platelet nanocomposites. (2020)
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FU, G., HUO, D., SHYHA, I., PANCHOLI, K. and ALZAHRANI, B. 2020. Experimental investigation on micromachining of epoxy/graphene nano platelet nanocomposites. International journal of advanced manufacturing technology [online], 107(7-8), pages 3169-3183. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-05190-4

This paper investigates the effect of graphene nano-platelet (GNP) content (%weight fraction) on the machinability of epoxy/GNP nanocomposites. The machinability of nanocomposites with varying loadings of GNP content was evaluated experimentally thro... Read More about Experimental investigation on micromachining of epoxy/graphene nano platelet nanocomposites..

Rapid multifunctional composite part manufacturing using controlled in-situ polymerization of PA6 nanocomposite. (2019)
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GUPTA, R., STAKEVICIUS, R. and PANCHOLI, K. 2019. Rapid multifunctional composite part manufacturing using controlled in-situ polymerization of PA6 nanocomposite. Procedia CIRP [online], 85: proceedings of 2nd CIRP conference on composite material parts manufacturing (CIRP-CCMPM 2019), 10-11 October 2019, Sheffield, UK, pages 61-65. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2019.10.003

Currently, mass composite manufacturing is dominated by the fiber-reinforced thermosets due to the ease of its processing. However, the addition of multifunctionality to the thermoset composite requires an additional step of manufacturing. This work... Read More about Rapid multifunctional composite part manufacturing using controlled in-situ polymerization of PA6 nanocomposite..

Recent developments in graphene oxide/epoxy carbon fiber-reinforced composites. (2019)
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KEYTE, J., PANCHOLI, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2019. Recent developments in graphene oxide/epoxy carbon fiber-reinforced composites. Frontiers in materials [online], 6, article ID 224. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2019.00224

The two-dimensional macro molecule graphene and its derivatives have widely been investigated for their application as nanofiller in carbon fibre-reinforced composites (CFRC). Research has progressed from techniques that simply mix graphene as a mixi... Read More about Recent developments in graphene oxide/epoxy carbon fiber-reinforced composites..

Novel method of healing the fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite: a potential model for offshore applications. (2019)
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GUPTA, R., HUO, D., WHITE, M., JHA, V., STENNING, G.B.G. and PANCHOLI, K. 2019. Novel method of healing the fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite: a potential model for offshore applications. Composites communications [online], 16, pages 67-78. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coco.2019.08.014

Continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites are increasingly finding their use as engineering materials in many industries due to the excellent fire, smoke and toxicity performance. However, the composite component produced using automated c... Read More about Novel method of healing the fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite: a potential model for offshore applications..

Effect of oleic acid coating of iron oxide nanoparticles on properties of magnetic polyamide-6 nanocomposite. (2019)
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GUPTA, R., PANCHOLI, K., DE SA, R., MURRAY, D., HUO, D., DROUBI, G., WHITE, M. and NJUGUNA, J. 2019. Effect of oleic acid coating of iron oxide nanoparticles on properties of magnetic polyamide-6 nanocomposite. JOM [online], 71(9), pages 3119-3128. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-019-03622-5

This work reports the development and testing of a magnetic polymer (Polyamide 6, PA6) nanocomposite capable of melting when exposed to an external magnetic field. Addition of high concentrations of iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) can induce quick mel... Read More about Effect of oleic acid coating of iron oxide nanoparticles on properties of magnetic polyamide-6 nanocomposite..

Experimental investigation on micro milling of polyester/halloysite nano-clay nanocomposites. (2019)
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FU, G., HUO, D., SHYHA, I., PANCHOLI, K. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2019. Experimental investigation on micro milling of polyester/halloysite nano-clay nanocomposites. Nanomaterials [online], 9(7), article number 917. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9070917

Efficient machining of the polyester nanocomposite components requires a better understanding of machinability characteristics of such material, which has become an urgent requirement for modern industrial production. In this research, the micro-mill... Read More about Experimental investigation on micro milling of polyester/halloysite nano-clay nanocomposites..

Observation of stimulated emission from Rhodamine 6G-polymer aggregate adsorbed at foam interfaces. (2018)
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PANCHOLI, K., ROBERTSON, P.K.J., OKPOZO, P., BEATTIE, N.S. and HUO, D. 2019. Observation of stimulated emission from Rhodamine 6G-polymer aggregate adsorbed at foam interfaces. Journal of physics: energy [online], 1(1), article ID 015007. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7655/aaec3d

This paper reports for the first time the observation of stimulated emissions from the gas–liquid interface between two adjacent bubbles in highly ordered foams containing Rhodamine 6 G and surfactant. Stimulated emissions centred at 595 nm were obse... Read More about Observation of stimulated emission from Rhodamine 6G-polymer aggregate adsorbed at foam interfaces..

Microbubble-liposome conjugate: payload evaluation of potential theranostic vehicle. (2016)
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MALIK, R., PANCHOLI, K. and MELZER, A. 2016. Microbubble-liposome conjugate: payload evaluation of potential theranostic vehicle. Nanobiomedicine [online], 3, pages 1-8. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1849543516670806

Liposome–microbubble conjugates are considered as better targeted drug delivery vehicles compared to microbubbles alone. The microbubble in the integrated drug delivery system delivers the drug intracellularly on the target, whereas the liposome comp... Read More about Microbubble-liposome conjugate: payload evaluation of potential theranostic vehicle..

High yielding microbubble production method. (2016)
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FIABANE, J., PRENTICE, P. and PANCHOLI, K. 2016. High yielding microbubble production method. BioMed research international [online], article ID 3572827. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3572827

Microfluidic approaches to microbubble production are generally disadvantaged by low yield and high susceptibility to (micro)channel blockages. This paper presents an alternative method of producing microbubbles of 2.6 m mean diameter at concentratio... Read More about High yielding microbubble production method..