2nd International Conference on Smart Sustainable Materials and Technologies (ICSSMT 2023): Smart Sustainable Materials and Technologies (Volume 1) (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)

Sustainable materials science and engineering is one of the important characteristics of the existing high-tech revolution. The advances of materials science pave way for technical advancements in materials science and industrial technologies throughout the world. Materials are regarded as critical component in all emerging industries. Exquisite preparation and manufacturing must be carried out before a new material may be used. Nevertheless, electronic materials are undeniably important in many aspects of life. Smart materials and structures is a multi-disciplinary platform dedicated to technical advances in smart materials, systems and structures, including intelligent materials, sensing and actuation, adaptive structures, and active control. Recently, sustainable materials and technologies reshape the electronics industry to build realistic applications. At present, without the impact of sustainability, the electronics industry faces challenges. Researchers are now more focused on understanding the fundamental science of nano, micro, and macro-scale aspects of materials and technologies for sustainable development with a special attention toward reducing the knowledge gap between materials and system designs. The main aim of this international conference is to address the new trends on smart sustainable materials field for industrial and electronics applications. The main purpose of this conference is to assess the recent development in the applied science involving research activity from micro- to macro-scale aspects of materials and technologies for sustainable applications. In such a context, particular emphasis is given to research papers tailored in order to improve electronic and industrial applications and market extension of sustainable materials. Preface Contents 1 A Review on Basalt Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite Material Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Literature Survey 2.1 Basalt Fibre Polymer Matrix Composite 2.2 Hybrid Polymer Matrix Composites 2.3 Silane-Treated Polymer Matrix Composites 2.4 Nanoparticles Based Polymer Matrix Composites 3 Extraction of Basalt Fibre 4 Fabrication of Polymer Matrix Composite Material 5 Conclusion References 2 Optimizing Tensile Strength and Hardness in Al-Based Hybrid Composites via Stir-Squeeze Technique Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methodology 3 Mix Design 3.1 Taguchi Method of Design of Experiment 3.2 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) 4 Result and Discussion 5 Conclusion References 3 Evaluation of Hardness Properties of Al7475/B4C/Fly Ash Hybrid Composites Using Friction Stir Process Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Procedure 2.1 Central Composite Design 2.2 Hardness Test 3 Result and Discussions 4 Conclusion References 4 Multiscale Material Modelling for Evaluating Mechanical and Electrical Characteristics of Graphene/Glass Fibre Epoxy Hybrid Composites Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Multiscale Micromechanics Modelling for Mechanical Properties 3 Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Properties 4 Multiscale Micromechanics Modelling to Predict Electrical Conductivity 5 Material Properties 6 Results and Discussion 6.1 Effect of Graphene on Elastic Constants 6.2 Effect of Graphene Orientation on Elastic Constants 6.3 Electrical Conductivity of Graphene-Reinforced Glass Fibre Epoxy Composites 6.4 Conclusion References 5 Fabrication and Tensile Impact and Hardness Test of Al6061/SiC/Coconut Shell Ash Composites Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Materials 2.2 Stir Casting Method 3 Mechanical Properties 3.1 Tensile Test 3.2 Charpy Impact Test 3.3 Hardness Test 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Tensile Test 4.2 Charpy Test 4.3 Hardness Test 5 Conclusion References 6 A Review on Rolling Process for Polymer Nanocomposites with Different Nanofillers to Enhance Properties Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Processing Techniques 3 Morphological Study/Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites 4 Effect on Properties with Different Nanofillers 5 Rolling Process 6 Conclusion Acknowledgements References 7 Synthesis and Characterization of Co-precipitated Hematite-α-Fe2O3 Nanoparticles (AIO-NPs) Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Details 3 XRD Analysis 4 Raman Analysis 5 SEM Analysis 6 Conclusion References 8 Influence of the Bio-lubricant Along with Nano Compounds as Additives on the Properties of the Lubricant Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Experimentation and Methodology 2.1 Need for the Lubricant 2.2 Methods of Lubrication 2.3 Types of Lubricants 2.4 Properties of Good Lubricant 2.5 Methodology 2.5.1 Identifying the Right Alternative for Lubricants 2.5.2 Recognizing the Right Nano Lubricant that Can Blend with Bio Lubricant Thereby Enhancing Its Properties 2.5.3 To Obtain Different Samples by Blending Them in Different Proportions 2.5.4 Studying Various Physical Properties of This Nano Lubricant 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References 9 Experimental and Heat Transfer Analysis Using Nanofluid in Cylindrical Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Fabrication and Procedure 2.1 Fabrication of Setup 2.2 Nanofluid Preparation Using CuO Nano Particles 2.3 EDAX APEX Studies 2.4 XRD Analysis 2.5 Procedure of Experimentation 2.6 Uncertainty Study 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Effectiveness Analysis 3.2 Heat Transfer Coefficient Analysis 3.3 Heat Transfer Rate Analysis 3.4 Reynolds Number Study 3.5 Thermal Resistance Study 4 Conclusion References 10 Two Au Atoms-Doped Silicene Nanoribbons in Unit Cell with an Electrical Field: A DFT Study Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Foundations 2.1 Electron Density 2.2 Thomas–Fermi Approximation 2.3 Hohenberg–Kohn Theorems 2.4 Kohn–Sham Equation 2.5 Pseudopotentials 3 Structure and Formation Energy 4 The Electrical Characteristics of the Structures with Doping 5 Conclusions Acknowledgements References 11 Enhancing Mechanical Characteristics and Cost-Efficiency of Composite Materials Through Hybridization and Nanoparticle Incorporation Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Material Selection and Manufacturing Process 2.1 Material Selection 2.2 Fabrication Method 3 Experimental Analysis 3.1 Tensile Test 3.2 Flexural Test 3.3 Hardness Test 4 Morphological Analysis Using SEM 5 Conclusion References 12 Design and Development of Multipurpose Quadcopter Using Fused Deposition Modeling Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Comprehensive Quadcopter Design 2.1 Parametric CAD Model 2.2 Drone Arm Design 2.3 Pick and Place Claw 2.4 Material Selection 3 Loading Calculations and Maneuverability 3.1 Arm Loading Calculations 3.2 Dynamics of Quadcopter 3.3 Loading Calculations of Claw 3.4 Quadcopter Flight Modes 3.5 Different Transmitter Control Configurations Modes 3.6 Stability Equation 3.7 Component Selection and Circuit Diagram 3.8 Fused Deposition Modeling 4 Results 5 Conclusion Acknowledgements References 13 Thermodynamic Characterization of Building Thermal Insulating Materials Using Cardboard Wastes and Zea Mays Everta Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Cardboard/Paper Wastes (Cellulose) 2.2 Popcorn (Zea Mays Everta) and Corncob Wastes 2.3 Waste Management 2.4 Thermal Insulation 2.5 The Experimental Protocol 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Bulk Density 3.2 Thermal Tests Results 3.3 The Effect of Density on Thermal Conductivity 4 Conclusion References 14 Theoretical and Numerical Analysis of MHD Flows Through a Porous Material Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Theory 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Validation of Analytical Result with Numerical Simulation 3.2 Consequences of the Variables 3.3 Sensitive Analysis of Parameters on Skin Friction and Nusselt Number 4 Conclusion Appendix 1: Derivation of Analytical Expression of Velocity and Temperature Using HPM and Laplace Transform Method References 15 Feasibility and Insights into the Optimization and Characterization of Friction Welded Aluminum–Steel Dissimilar Joints Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Friction Welding Process 3 Pull Load Test 4 Testing Specification 5 Micro Hardness Test 6 Morphological and Simulation Analysis 6.1 SEM Analysis 6.2 Simulation Analysis 7 Conclusion References 16 Friction Stir Welded Magnesium AZ31B Alloy Used to Evaluate Mechanical Properties at Various Rotational Speeds Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methodology 3 Materials Testing 3.1 Tensile Test 3.2 Hardness Test 3.3 Microstructure Analysis 4 Result and Discussion 4.1 Tensile, Hardness Test 4.2 Microstructure 5 Conclusion References 17 Evaluation of Mechanical and Thermomechanical Properties of Shape Memory Polymers Reinforced with Graphite, Graphene, and CNT Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Method 3 Experimental 3.1 Sample Preparation 3.2 Experimental Work 4 Results 4.1 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) 4.2 Tensile Test 4.3 Cyclic Thermomechanical Test 4.4 Hardness Test 5 Conclusions References 18 Conductivity Tensor in an Infinite Potential Cylindrical Quantum Wire with Electron-Acoustic Phonon Interaction Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Quantum Kinetic Equations in Bulk Semiconductors 3 Detailed Calculations 4 Discuss the Results Obtained 5 Conclusions References 19 Manufacturing of Eco-Friendly Brick Using Wasted Textile Apparel Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Materials Used 2.1 Polyester 2.2 Polyester Cotton 2.3 Polyester Viscose 3 Manufacturing Process 3.1 Specimen Details 3.2 Mixing 3.3 Drying 3.4 Burning 3.5 Cooling 4 Result and Discussions 4.1 Water Absorption Test 4.2 Density Test 4.3 Compressive Test 5 Conclusions References 20 Performance Analysis of Savonius VAWT with and Without Dimples and Fins by Using CFD Abstract 1 Introduction 1.1 Dimples 1.2 Fins 2 Methods 3 CFD Analysis (Tool Used) 3.1 Geometry Details 3.2 CFD Analysis Without Dimples and Fins for Air Velocity at 5, 8, 10 and 12 m/s 3.3 CFD Analysis with Dimples and Fins for Air Velocity of 5, 8, 10 and 12 m/s 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Result 4.2 Discussion 4.3 Analysis for Torque and Power 5 Conclusion 6 Future Scope References 21 Effect of Different Rib Shapes on the Performance of Solar Thermal Collector Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Material and Method 2.1 Materials Employed 2.2 Governing Equation 2.3 Design of the Solar Collector 2.4 Cases Considered 2.5 Boundary Condition 3 Results and Discussions 3.1 Pressure with Different Rib Shape 3.2 Velocity with Different Rib Shape 3.3 Turbulence Kinetic Energy with Different Rib Shape 3.4 Temperature with Different Rib Shape 4 Conclusion References 22 Exploring the Complexities and Challenges of Plastic Recycling: A Comprehensive Research Review Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Challenges Associated with Recycling of Plastic 3 Results from Recent Studies 3.1 Identifying Different Types of PE 4 Conclusion Author Contributions Statement References 23 Pyrolysis-Based Fuel Extraction from Household Waste Plastics for Diesel Generators Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Types of Plastics 3 Methodology 4 Physical Setup 5 Results and Discussions 6 Conclusion References 24 Experimental and Performance Study of Diesel Engine Using Inlet Preheated Air by Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Experimentation and Working Procedure 2.1 Experimental Fabrication 2.2 Experimental Working Procedure 2.3 Uncertainty Study 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Specific Fuel Consumption 3.2 Brake Thermal Efficiency 3.3 Oxides of Nitrogen 3.4 Carbon Monoxide Emission 3.5 Hydrocarbon Emission 3.6 Smoke Intensity 4 Conclusion References 25 Metal Fused Filament Fabrication Process—A Review Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Filament Preparation 4 Metal Fused Filament Fabrication Process 4.1 3D Printing Phase 4.2 Washing Phase 4.3 Sintering Phase 5 Conclusion References 26 Mineralogical Identification of Clays Using K-Mean Clustering Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Clustering and K-Mean Clustering 3 Data for K-Mean Clustering 4 Strategy for K-Mean Clustering Implementation 5 Results and Analysis of K-Mean Clustering 5.1 LL and PL 5.2 LL and PI 6 Conclusions 7 Scope for Further Study References