Conference Papers

Naturally occurring Minerals as Nano-fillers in polymer composite materials

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Naturally occuring Minerals that are used as fillers in the polymer industry. The present paper discusses the role of natural minerals as cost-effective, environment-friendly materials that improve the strength of the polymers, and improve their physical and mechanical properties of the polymer matrix. Commonly utilized minerals include calcium carbonate, talc, mica, silica, and phyllosilicates, which can constitute 10% to 60% of the polymer composite

 

Decoding the CUF-LCOH Nexus: A State-wise Assessment for India's Green Hydrogen Pathway

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Mon, 01/19/2026 - 10:48

Green hydrogen is progressively being identified as indispensable for decarbonising the dynamic global energy landscape. Since the electricity used to power electrolysers represents the dominant component of green hydrogen production costs, streamlining renewable energy (RE) costs is central to making green hydrogen affordable and accessible. In this context, the Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF), the ratio of actual output to the maximum possible output at full capacity, serves as a robust metric to evaluate the performance of renewable energy plants in real-time.