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Preparation of Elastomeric Nanocomposites Using Nanocellulose and Recycled Alum Sludge for Flexible Dielectric Materials (2022)
Journal Article
Sun, D., Saw, B. L., Onyianta, A. J., Wang, B., Wilson, C., O'Rourke, D., …Lu, Z. (2023). Preparation of Elastomeric Nanocomposites Using Nanocellulose and Recycled Alum Sludge for Flexible Dielectric Materials. Journal of Advanced Dielectrics, 13(01),

Flexible dielectric materials with environmental-friendly, low-cost and high-energy density characteristics are in increasing demand as the world steps into the new Industrial 4.0 era. In this work, an elastomeric nanocomposite was developed by incor... Read More about Preparation of Elastomeric Nanocomposites Using Nanocellulose and Recycled Alum Sludge for Flexible Dielectric Materials.

Energy storage properties in Nd doped AgNbTaO3 lead-free antiferroelectric ceramics with Nb-site vacancies (2022)
Journal Article
Lu, Z., Sun, D., Wang, G., Zhao, J., Zhang, B., Wang, D., & Shyha, I. (2023). Energy storage properties in Nd doped AgNbTaO3 lead-free antiferroelectric ceramics with Nb-site vacancies. Journal of Advanced Dielectrics, 13(01), Article 2242006. https://doi

It is crucial to discover lead-free materials with ultrahigh recoverable energy density (Wrec) that can be employed in future pulse power capacitors. In this work, a high Wrec of 4.51 J/cm3 was successfully obtained in lead-free Nd-doped AgNb0.8Ta0.... Read More about Energy storage properties in Nd doped AgNbTaO3 lead-free antiferroelectric ceramics with Nb-site vacancies.

Preparation of flexible dielectric nanocomposites using nanocellulose and recycled alum sludge for wearable technology applications (2022)
Journal Article
Sun, D., Saw, L., Onyianta, A., 'rourke, Lu, Z., Wilson, C., See, C. H., Popescu, C., Dorris, M., & Shyha, I. (2022). Preparation of flexible dielectric nanocomposites using nanocellulose and recycled alum sludge for wearable technology applications.

With the rapid development of wearable technology, flexible dielectric materials with environmental-friendly, low-cost and high-energy efficiency characteristics are in increasing demand. In this work, a flexible dielectric nanocomposite was develope... Read More about Preparation of flexible dielectric nanocomposites using nanocellulose and recycled alum sludge for wearable technology applications.

Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications (2022)
Journal Article
Omran, N., Elnabawy, E., Le, B., Trabelsi, M., Gamal, M., Kandas, I., …Shehata, N. (2022). Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 179, Article 105365. https://doi.org/10

Energy harvesting systems have benefited from the use of one-dimensional nanostructures such as nanofibers. For example, the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy has paved the way for nanofibers to be used in a wide range of applicati... Read More about Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications.

Response surface method for optimisation of SLA processing parameters (2022)
Journal Article
El-Sayed, M. A., El-Nakeeb, N., Shyha, I., & Ghazy, M. (2022). Response surface method for optimisation of SLA processing parameters. International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 64(3/4), 222-241. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijmpt.2022.122890

In the current study, response surface method (RSM) was applied to correlate stereolithography (SLA) process parameters such as layer thickness, hatch overcure, and part orientation to SLA part characteristics such as density, surface finish and ulti... Read More about Response surface method for optimisation of SLA processing parameters.

Approach to breech face impression comparison based on the robust estimation of a correspondence function (2022)
Journal Article
Zhang, H., Zaman Robin, A. U., Zhu, J., Lu, C., Fang, C., & Shyha, I. (2022). Approach to breech face impression comparison based on the robust estimation of a correspondence function. Forensic Science International, 333, Article 111229. https://doi.org/1

Forensic firearm analysis concerns an attempt to determine if ammunition is associated with a specific firearm based on tool-marks produced by it. A feature-based method using the Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) and RANdom SAmple Consensus (... Read More about Approach to breech face impression comparison based on the robust estimation of a correspondence function.

Investigation of control algorithm for long-stroke fast tool servo system (2022)
Journal Article
Gong, Z., Huo, D., Niu, Z., Chen, W., & Shyha, I. (2022). Investigation of control algorithm for long-stroke fast tool servo system. Precision Engineering, 75, 12-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2022.01.006

Fast tool servo (FTS) is an efficient and reliable method in precision machining for fabricating freeform surfaces or microarrays with sub-micrometric form accuracy. In this paper, a Lorentz force FTS is designed where the voice coil motor is located... Read More about Investigation of control algorithm for long-stroke fast tool servo system.

Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) (2021)
Book Chapter
Mook, G., & Shyha, I. (2021). Nondestructive Inspection (NDI). In K. Grote, & H. Hefazi (Eds.), Springer Handbook of Mechanical Engineering (215-232). Cham: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47035-7_7

This chapter discusses various nondestructive inspection () methods. Nondestructive inspection includes all methods to characterize a material without indenting, extracting samples, reducing its service capabilities or destroying it. The following ch... Read More about Nondestructive Inspection (NDI).

Machinability investigation of polymer/GNP nanocomposites in micro-milling (2021)
Journal Article
Fu, G., Huo, D., Shyha, I., Sun, F., & Gao, Q. (2022). Machinability investigation of polymer/GNP nanocomposites in micro-milling. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119, 2341-2353. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08471-8

Nanoparticles such as graphene have been added to various polymer matrices to enhance the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of polymer materials that require complex designs on a microscopic scale. Micro-machining is used to process thes... Read More about Machinability investigation of polymer/GNP nanocomposites in micro-milling.

Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites (2021)
Journal Article
Fu, G., Sun, F., Sun, F., Huo, D., Shyha, I., Fang, C., & Gao, Q. (2022). Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 230, Article 109545. https://doi.or

Polymer matrix composites reinforced with graphene derivatives are receiving increasing attention in academia and industry. For future applications, however, the machinability of these materials needs to be understood. This study introduces the cutti... Read More about Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites.

Micro-end-milling of carbon nanotube reinforced epoxy nanocomposites manufactured using three roll mill technique (2021)
Journal Article
Le, B., Kernin, A., Khaliq, J., Fu, G., Huo, D., Bilotti, E., …Shyha, I. (2021). Micro-end-milling of carbon nanotube reinforced epoxy nanocomposites manufactured using three roll mill technique. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 70, 307-320. https://

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been applied as nano-fillers to improve mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of polymers. Despite near net shape techniques could be used to manufacture nanocomposites, micromachining processes are still necessar... Read More about Micro-end-milling of carbon nanotube reinforced epoxy nanocomposites manufactured using three roll mill technique.

Optimisation of Cutting Fluid Concentration and Operating Parameters based on RSM for Turning Ti–6Al–4V (2021)
Journal Article
Gariani, S., Elsayed, M., & Shyha, I. (2021). Optimisation of Cutting Fluid Concentration and Operating Parameters based on RSM for Turning Ti–6Al–4V. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 117, 539-553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s0

The paper details experimental and optimisation results for the effect of cutting fluid concentration and operating parameters on the average surface roughness (Ra) and tool flank wear (VB) when flooded turning of Ti-6Al-4V using water-miscible veget... Read More about Optimisation of Cutting Fluid Concentration and Operating Parameters based on RSM for Turning Ti–6Al–4V.

Advances in Machining of Composite Materials: Conventional and Non-conventional processes (2021)
Book
Shyha, I., & Huo, D. (Eds.). (2021). Advances in Machining of Composite Materials: Conventional and Non-conventional processes. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71438-3

This book covers a wide range of conventional and non-conventional machining processes of various composite materials, including polymer and metallic-based composites, nanostructured composites and green/natural composites. It presents state-of-the-a... Read More about Advances in Machining of Composite Materials: Conventional and Non-conventional processes.

Study of Air Pressure and Velocity for Solution Blow Spinning of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Nanofibres (2021)
Journal Article
Atif, R., Combrinck, M., Khaliq, J., Martin, J., Hassanin, A. H., Shehata, N., …Shyha, I. (2021). Study of Air Pressure and Velocity for Solution Blow Spinning of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Nanofibres. Processes, 9(6), Article 1014. https://doi.org/10.3390

Solution blow spinning (SBS) is gaining popularity for producing fibres for smart textiles and energy harvesting due to its operational simplicity and high throughput. The whole SBS process is significantly dependent on the characteristics of the att... Read More about Study of Air Pressure and Velocity for Solution Blow Spinning of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Nanofibres.

Factors Affecting the Piezoelectric Performance of Ceramic-Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review (2021)
Journal Article
Eltouby, P., Shyha, I., Li, C., & Khaliq, J. (2021). Factors Affecting the Piezoelectric Performance of Ceramic-Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review. Ceramics International, 47(13), 17813-17825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.03.126

Over the past few decades, piezoelectric materials have emerged as one of the powerful platforms for energy harvesting applications. Nowadays, they offer sustainable solutions for high-performance, low-power electronic devices required in numerous in... Read More about Factors Affecting the Piezoelectric Performance of Ceramic-Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review.

An experimental investigation on tool wear behaviour of uncoated and coated micro-tools in micro-milling of graphene-reinforced polymer nanocomposites (2021)
Journal Article
Shakoori, N., Fu, G., Le, B., Khaliq, J., Jiang, L., Huo, D., & Shyha, I. (2021). An experimental investigation on tool wear behaviour of uncoated and coated micro-tools in micro-milling of graphene-reinforced polymer nanocomposites. International Journal

Nanomaterials such as graphene have been added to various matrices to enhance mechanical, thermal and electrical properties for various applications requiring intricate designs at the micro-scale. At this scale, mechanical micro-machining is utilise... Read More about An experimental investigation on tool wear behaviour of uncoated and coated micro-tools in micro-milling of graphene-reinforced polymer nanocomposites.

Development of Affordable Steel-Framed Modular Buildings for Emergency Situations (Covid-19) (2021)
Journal Article
Gatheeshgar, P., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Shyha, I., Sherlock, P., Rajanayagam, H., & Nagaratnam, B. (2021). Development of Affordable Steel-Framed Modular Buildings for Emergency Situations (Covid-19). Structures, 31, 862-875. https://doi.org/10.1

This paper presents the development of novel affordable steel-framed modular units for construction with enhanced overall (healthcare, structural, fire, and lightweight) performance, which ideally suits for emergency response situation, such as curre... Read More about Development of Affordable Steel-Framed Modular Buildings for Emergency Situations (Covid-19).

Performance of a new hybrid cutting-abrasive tool for the machining of fibre reinforced polymer composites (2020)
Journal Article
Shyha, I., Huo, D., Hesamikojidi, P., Eldessouky, H., & El-Sayed, M. A. (2021). Performance of a new hybrid cutting-abrasive tool for the machining of fibre reinforced polymer composites. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 112, 11

A new hybrid cutting-abrasive machining tool (turn-grind) is detailed for high-quality machining of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, comprising single point carbide inserts electroplated with multi-layers of diamond abrasives 120 μm grain s... Read More about Performance of a new hybrid cutting-abrasive tool for the machining of fibre reinforced polymer composites.

Local Buckling Strength and Design of Cold-Formed Steel Beams with Slotted Perforations (2020)
Journal Article
Degtyareva, N., Perampalam, G., Poologanathan, K., Gunalan, S., Shyha, I., & Mcintosh, A. (2020). Local Buckling Strength and Design of Cold-Formed Steel Beams with Slotted Perforations. Thin-Walled Structures, 156, Article 106951. https://doi.org/10.1016

Providing staggered slotted perforations to the Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) beams is a new approach being used in light gauge steel construction aiming to enhance both the fire and energy performances. However, slots in the web reduce the load-bearing ca... Read More about Local Buckling Strength and Design of Cold-Formed Steel Beams with Slotted Perforations.

Solution Blow Spinning of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Based Fibers for Energy Harvesting Applications: A Review (2020)
Journal Article
Atif, R., Khaliq, J., Combrinck, M., Hassanin, A. H., Shehata, N., Elnabawy, E., & Shyha, I. (2020). Solution Blow Spinning of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Based Fibers for Energy Harvesting Applications: A Review. Polymers, 12(6), Article 1304. https://doi.or

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based piezoelectric materials (PEMs) have found extensive applications in energy harvesting which are being extended consistently to diverse fields requiring strenuous service conditions. Hence, there is a pressing need... Read More about Solution Blow Spinning of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Based Fibers for Energy Harvesting Applications: A Review.