All Outputs (9)

Compression-after-impact (CAI) performance of epoxycarbon fibre-reinforced nanocomposites using nanosilica and rubber particle enhancement. (2014)
Journal Article
NIKFAR, B. and NJUGUNA, J. 2014. Compression-after-impact (CAI) performance of epoxycarbon fibre-reinforced nanocomposites using nanosilica and rubber particle enhancement. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 64(1), Article 012009. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/64/1/012009

One of the problems in the design of automotive structures and body parts made by fibre reinforced composites is that these materials are susceptible to a small energy impact caused by for instance, accidental tool drop during maintenance or stone st... Read More about Compression-after-impact (CAI) performance of epoxycarbon fibre-reinforced nanocomposites using nanosilica and rubber particle enhancement..

A review on the effect of mechanical drilling on polymer nanocomposites. (2014)
Journal Article
STAROST, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2014. A review on the effect of mechanical drilling on polymer nanocomposites. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 64(1), Article 012031. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/64/1/012031

Over the past decade, polymer nanocomposites have undergone intensive research and development ensued by its increasing implementation within commercial applications. Consequently, the full life-cycle performance and any health risks associated with... Read More about A review on the effect of mechanical drilling on polymer nanocomposites..

Waste to want: polymer nanocomposites using nanoclays extracted from oil based drilling mud waste. (2014)
Journal Article
ADEGBOTOLU, U.V., NJUGUNA, J., POLLARD, P. and YATES, K. 2014. Waste to want: polymer nanocomposites using nanoclays extracted from oil based drilling mud waste. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 64, Article 012023. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/64/1/012023

Due to the European Union (EU) waste frame work directive (WFD), legislations have been endorsed in EU member states such as UK for the Recycling of wastes with a vision to prevent and reduce landfilling of waste. Spent oil based drilling mud (drilli... Read More about Waste to want: polymer nanocomposites using nanoclays extracted from oil based drilling mud waste..

Mechanical and impact performance of three-phase polyamide 6 nanocomposites. (2014)
Journal Article
GENDRE, L., NJUGUNA, J., ABHYANKAR, H. and ERMINI, V. 2015. Mechanical and impact performance of three-phase polyamide 6 nanocomposites. Materials and design [online], 66(Part B), pages 486-491. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.08.005

In this work, three-phase nanocomposites using multiscale reinforcements were studied to evaluate the influence of nanofillers on static and dynamic mechanical properties at varying temperature conditions. In particular, short-fibres reinforced polya... Read More about Mechanical and impact performance of three-phase polyamide 6 nanocomposites..

Thermo-mechanical performance of poly(lactic acid)/flax fibre-reinforced biocomposites. (2014)
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NASSIOPOULOS, E. and NJUGUNA, J. 2015. Thermo-mechanical performance of poly(lactic acid)/flax fibre-reinforced biocomposites. Materials and design [online], 66(Part B), pages 473-485. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.07.051

In this study, the thermo-mechanical performance of flax fibre reinforced poly lactic acid (PLA) biocomposites was investigated for the potential use in load bearing application such as body-in-white and body structures in the automotive sector. Focu... Read More about Thermo-mechanical performance of poly(lactic acid)/flax fibre-reinforced biocomposites..

The effect of matrix and reinforcement material selection on the tensile properties of hybrid composites. (2014)
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SILVA, F., SACHSE, S., ZHU, H., PIELICHOWSKI, K., LESZCZYNSKA, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2014. The effect of matrix and reinforcement material selection on the tensile properties of hybrid composites. Journal of sustainable mobility, 1(1), pages 37-52. Available from: https://doi.org/10.9774/GLEAF.2350.2014.00005

In order to develop advanced materials as lightweight structures three-phased composites were prepared using nano-fillers, nano-silica (nano-SiO2) and nano-clay and micro glass-spheres to reinforce two kinds of glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic ma... Read More about The effect of matrix and reinforcement material selection on the tensile properties of hybrid composites..

Cost modelling to support optimised selection of the end of life options for automotive components. (2014)
Journal Article
XU, Y., SANCHEZ, J.F. and NJUGUNA, J. 2014. Cost modelling to support optimised selection of the end of life options for automotive components. International journal of advanced manufacturing technology [online], 73(1-4), pages 399-407. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-5804-9

In automotive sector, the End-of-Life components, especially the uni-material components e.g. steel, plastics etc., traditionally normally go to material recycling. However, this conventional disposing approach has nowadays moved towards the secondar... Read More about Cost modelling to support optimised selection of the end of life options for automotive components..

Effect of nanofillers on low energy impact performance of sandwich structures with nanoreinforced polyurethane foam cores. (2014)
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SACHSE, S., PORURI, M., SILVA, F., MICHALOWSKI, S., PIELICHOWSKI, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2014. Effect of nanofillers on low energy impact performance of sandwich structures with nanoreinforced polyurethane foam cores. Journal of sandwich structures and materials [online], 16(2), pages 173-194. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1099636213512497

Sandwich panels were fabricated with nanoclay-filled polyurethane foams and glass fiber-reinforced polyamide and polypropylenes face sheets. Nanoclay-filled foam cores, with organophilic montmorillonite loadings of 0-10 wt%, were synthesized through... Read More about Effect of nanofillers on low energy impact performance of sandwich structures with nanoreinforced polyurethane foam cores..

Assessment of temporal dose-toxicity relationship of fumed silica nanoparticle in human lung A549 cells by conventional cytotoxicity and 1H-NMR-based extracellular metabonomic assays. (2014)
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IRFAN, A., CAUCHI, M., EDMANDS, W., GOODERHAM, N. J., NJUGUNA, J. and ZHU, H. 2014. Assessment of temporal dose-toxicity relationship of fumed silica nanoparticle in human lung A549 cells by conventional cytotoxicity and 1H-NMR-based extracellular metabonomic assays. Toxicological sciences [online], 138 (2), pages 354-364. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfu009

As nanoparticles could form aggregates in biological systems, the dynamics of their dispersity drives the temporal effect of nanoparticles in vitro. To test this hypothesis, the fumed silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) that have primary sizes of 7-14 nm an... Read More about Assessment of temporal dose-toxicity relationship of fumed silica nanoparticle in human lung A549 cells by conventional cytotoxicity and 1H-NMR-based extracellular metabonomic assays..