Proceedings of Sixth International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications: ICIMA 2023 (Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology)

The book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications (ICIMA 2023) organized by PPG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, during May 11–12, 2023. The book includes original research by material science researchers toward developing a compact and efficient functional elements and structures for micro-, nano-, and optoelectronic applications. The book covers important topics like nanomaterials and devices, optoelectronics, sustainable electronic materials, nanocomposites and nanostructures, hybrid electronic materials, medical electronics, computational material science, wearable electronic devices and models, and optical/nanosensors. Preface Contents About the Editors 1 Experimental Investigation of Tribological Characterization of Bio-Nanolubricants 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Sample Preparation 2.2 Absolute Viscosity Measurement 2.3 Flash and Fire Points 2.4 Four-Ball Test 3 Results and Discussions 3.1 Viscosity Measurement 3.2 Flash and Fire Points 3.3 Tribological Properties 4 Conclusion References 2 Effect of Eu3+ on the Luminescence and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnS Nanoparticles 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Section 2.1 Chemical Used 2.2 Synthesis 2.3 Characterization 3 Results and Discussions 3.1 XRD 3.2 Morphological Analysis of SEM 3.3 TEM 3.4 FTIR 3.5 Photoluminescence Studies 3.6 CIE Analysis 3.7 Lifetime Study 4 UV–Visible Spectroscopy 4.1 Effect of Initial Dye Concentration 4.2 Effect of Amount of Catalyst 4.3 Effect of pH 4.4 Kinetic Study 4.5 Stability Analysis 5 Conclusion References 3 Buckling of Stiffened Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Composite (CNTRC) Plates 1 Introduction 2 Modeling of CNTRC Material 2.1 Extended Rule of Mixture (ERM) 3 Theoretical Formulations 4 Results and Discussions 4.1 Example 1: Buckling of an Isotropic Plate Under Compressive Force 4.2 Example 2: Buckling of CNTRC Plate Under (SSSS) Uniaxial Compressive Force 4.3 Example 3: Buckling of Stiffened CNTRC Plates Under Compressive Pressure 5 Conclusion Appendix 1 Coefficient of Matrix [X] Coefficient of Geometric Matrix [G] References 4 Experimental Investigation of Machining Parameters of Monel 400 in Powder Mixed EDM Process 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Experimental Conditions 3 Mathematical Modeling of MRR Using Dimensional Analysis 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References 5 Synthesis of Estolides from Coconut, Sunflower and Karanja Oils 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Procedure 2.1 Materials 2.2 Preparation of Estolides 2.3 Pour-Point Analysis 2.4 Quantum Chemical Analysis 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Quantum Chemical Analysis 3.2 Pour-Point Analysis 4 Conclusion References 6 Innovative Methods for Increasing the Tool Life of Cutting Tools in Complex Surface Treatment 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussions 4 Conclusions References 7 Nano-Severe Plastic Deformation Process on Aluminum Alloy and Composites: An Overview 1 Introduction 1.1 Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites (AMMCs) 1.2 Nano-Severe Plastic Deformation (NSPD) 1.3 Advantages and Limitations of Nano-SPD 1.4 Nano-SPD 2 Conclusions References 8 Review of Mechanized Garbage-Picking Machines: Challenges and Advancements in Sweeping and Handling of Trash 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Conclusion References 9 Study of Leakage Currents in FinFET SRAM Cells 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 FinEFT SRAM Archıtecture 4 Simulation Results Analyses 5 Conclusions References 10 Advanced Characterization of Estolides from Coconut, Sunflower and Karanja Oils 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Procedure 2.1 Materials 2.2 Preparation of Estolides 2.3 FTIR Analysis 2.4 Tribological Study 2.5 Viscosity Analysis 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 FTIR Analysis 3.2 Pour Point Analysis—DSC 3.3 Viscosity Analysis 3.4 Coefficient of Friction 4 Conclusion References 11 Manufacturing of AlSi10Cu2 Foam Using Centrifugal Casting Route and LiAlH4 Foaming Agent 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Experimental Setup 4 Sample Preparation for Microscopic Observation 5 Conclusions References 12 Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-CuO Complexed HPMC:PVA Polymer Blend Electrolytes 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Work 2.1 Materials and Sample Preparation Method 2.2 Instrumentation 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 X-Ray Diffraction Studies 3.2 Morphological Studies 3.3 DSC Studies 3.4 Tensile Properties 3.5 Eletrical Conductivity Studies 4 Conclusion References 13 Study on Effect of Pista Shell as Filler Material on Mechanical Performance of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methodology 2.1 Banana Fiber 2.2 Pistachio Shell (Filler) 2.3 Lapox L12 Epoxy Resin 2.4 Methodology 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Author Index