http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/61489 2026-10-10T20:52:06Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/61508 Title: Current Status and Way Forward of Microwave Hybrid Heating in India: A Bibliometric Analysis Authors: Kumar, V; Misra, J P; Saxena, Kuldeep Kr Abstract: Automotive and aerospace industries are keen to employ unique techniques and novel materials to reduce weight and cost and improve part performance. The application of microwave technology in the processing of metallic materials is a relative breakthrough in this direction. Recently, microwave hybrid heating (MHH) has evolved to extend the technique's utility further. Several studies on MHH have been carried out worldwide in the last three decades, and India is the prime contributor. This article documents a systematic and bibliographic review of MHH (between 1998-2022) in the Indian scenario. For this purpose, 125 documents are chosen from Scopus Core Collection and analyzed using a bibliometric analysis tool. The research status is examined based on the time distribution of articles, geography, top-cited documents, citation mapping of journals and researchers, mapping of co-occurrence, analysis of authors' keywords, country-wise publications, and cluster assessment. The result establishes that India is dominating, followed by theUSA. Moreover, there is an increasing trend in the number of publications. A guideline is also included to revive the research community's interest to mature the process further. Page(s): 9-20 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/61507 Title: Studies on Lightweight Geopolymer Concrete Authors: Deepthi, Y; Ambily, P S; Rao, H Sudarsana Abstract: The studies on Lightweight Geopolymer concrete (LGC) are leading-edge in the development of sustainable and eco-friendly concrete. Attempts were being made to develop LGC by various methods of production. This paper reviews about previously published research work on lightweight geopolymer concrete and the observations to the material binders - an alternate to the Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) by the utilization of industrial by-products, alkaline activator solution, foaming agents, chemical expansive agents, lightweight aggregate, production methods, and their physical and mechanical properties. The main focus is to investigate pore size formation, density, compressive strength and curing conditions. From the review it is found that the stabilization of foam and the control of efflorescence are the two challenging problems faced by the industry for the mass production of lightweight geopolymer foam concrete. Furthermore, topics for future work in this field were suggested. Page(s): 21-31 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/61506 Title: Optimization on Manufacturing Processes at Indian Industries Using TOPSIS Authors: Singh, Satbir; Agrawal, Vivek; Saxena, Kuldeep Kr Abstract: Evaluation and optimization of multi-criteria with multiple alternatives have been essential activities for decision-making process. TOPSIS (Technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution), a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) technique, has been adopted in the past for research & decision-making and ranking of alternatives by optimizing input parameters to get the maximum overall output from the system. This study aims to explore the context, reasons, and particular advantages of using TOPSIS in the materials science and engineering field for realizing goals of competitive supply chains (SCs). This study has reviewed and analyzed research papers from the approach of systematic review of the literature. This study has presented a conceptual framework to emphasize the antecedents and consequences of using the TOPSIS methodology for output optimization in the materials science and engineering industry that can improve the competitiveness of SCs. This study found that TOPSIS based methodologies have been used in eleven types of industries in India, indicating the prowess of TOPSIS methodology. The results of TOPSIS have compared very well with other MCDM methods that are relatively more difficult and cumbersome. This study will help the engineers, practitioners, academicians, researchers, and SC managers with the application approach of TOPSIS for output optimization in various fields. Page(s): 32-44 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/61505 Title: Friction Stir Process: A Comprehensive Review on Material and Methodology Authors: Bhojak, Vishal; Jain, Jinesh Kumar; Saxena, Kuldeep Kr; Singh, Bharat; Mohammed, Kahtan A Abstract: aerospace, automobile, marine and bio-medical implants application. Improvement of the material structure and surface associated with high energy requirements as well as may contain environments harmful content, like physical and chemical vapor deposition consumes high energy and extract toxic elements. Friction stir process (FSP) is surface modification and surface composites fabrication process, which works as a solid-state process. This process based on friction between the tool and workpiece which generates heat used for modification of the material. There is no fumes generation and low energy requirement, so it comes under the domain of green technology. Customized vertical milling machine is used to perform friction stir process/welding. In this review paper, an attempt has been made to study the FSP process at a glance with brief bibliometric analysis of relevant research in last two decades. Influence of the key process parameters i.e., rotational speed, traverse speed, tool geometry and machining parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties have also been discussed. A case study on the process parameter optimization range has been done to ensure the range of parameters. This study helps to reduce the defects during the process and improve the associated properties of the processed material. Potential difficulties and the possible measures have also been suggested for giving the future direction. Page(s): 45-64 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z