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ClearInfluence of Green Nanofillers on the Morphological, Mechanical Properties, and Degradation Kinetics of <scp>PBS</scp>/<scp>PBAT</scp> Blends: A Potential Sustainable Strategy for Fisheries Applications
Researchers developed biodegradable polymer blends reinforced with nanochitin and nanocellulose — materials derived from natural sources — as a potential replacement for synthetic nylon fishing nets. The bio-based nanofillers improved the mechanical strength and altered degradation rates of the PBS/PBAT blends, bringing performance closer to what is needed for real fishing applications. Replacing synthetic nylon with biodegradable alternatives could meaningfully reduce ghost fishing and the microplastic pollution that comes from fragmenting nets in the ocean.
Understanding fatigue crack nucleation from inclusions in a powder nickel alloy using micromechanics
This PhD project investigates how fatigue cracks nucleate from ceramic inclusions in a powder metallurgy nickel superalloy used in aerospace applications, aiming to understand the microscale deformation mechanisms that lead to failure. The research works toward predicting fatigue life more reliably in materials where manufacturing-introduced inclusions cause variability.