Publications

Journals

1. S.C. Mallampati, U.K. Komal, P. Rakesh, P. Barman, Investigation of the mechanical response of MWCNTs infused carbon/glass fiber-based hybrid composites using digital image correlation, Construction and Building Materials (2025), 492, 143068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.143068 

2. M. Yadav, U.K. Komal, A. Tewari, Analysis of Open‐Hole Tensile Characteristics of Additively Manufactured Continuous Glass Fiber/Onyx Composites, Polymer Composites (2025). https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.70253 

3. P. Barman, P. Rakesh, S. C. Mallampati, U. K. Komal, Recent advances in lignocellulosic fibers for developing sustainable composites: extraction, surface modification and characterization-A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2025), 310 (3), 143360 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.143360 

4. U. K. Komal, A. H. Siddiqui, A. Tewari, Investigation of the structural performance and failure mechanisms of 3D printed continuous carbon fiber‐based composites, Polymer Composites (2025) https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.29512 

5. U. K. Komal and I. Singh, “Sustainable Treatments of Pineapple Leaf Fibers for Polylactic Acid based Biocomposites” Journal of Natural Fibers, 19 (16), 13438-13456 (2022)

DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2022.2095550 Link 

6. U. K. Komal, M. K. Lila and I. Singh, Processing of PLA/Pineapple Fiber Based Next Generation Composites, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 36 (14) 1677-1692 (2021)  

DOI: 10.1080/10426914.2021.1942904 Link 

7.  U. K. Komal, B. K. Kasaudhan and I. Singh, Comparative Performance Analysis of Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA) Parts Fabricated by 3D Printing and Injection Molding, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 30 (9), 6522-6528 (2021)

 DOI: 10.1007/s11665-021-05889-9 Link 

8. B. K. Singh, U. K. Komal, Y. Singh, S. S. Banwait and I. Singh, Development of Banana Fiber Reinforced Composites from Plastic Waste, Materials Today: Proceedings, 44, 2194 -2198  (2021)

DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.352 Link 

9. U. K. Komal, M. K. Lila and I. Singh, PLA/Banana Fiber Based Sustainable Biocomposites: A Manufacturing Perspective, Composites Part B: Engineering, 180, 107535 (2020)

DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107535 Link 

10. U. K. Komal, V. Verma, T. Ashwani, N. Verma and I. Singh, Effect of Chemical Treatment on Thermal, Mechanical and Degradation Behavior of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, Journal of Natural Fibers, 17 (7), 1026-1038 (2020)

 DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2018.1550461 Link 

11. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, Thermal post-processing of bagasse fiber reinforced polypropylene composites, Composites Communications, 23, 100546 (2020)

DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2020.100546 Link 

12. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal, Y. Singh and I. Singh, Extraction and characterization of munja fibers and its potential in the biocomposites, Journal of Natural Fibers, 19 (7), 2675-2693 (2020)

 DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2020.1821287 Link 

13.  M. K. Lila, K. Shukla, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, Accelerated Thermal Ageing Behaviour of Bagasse Fibers Reinforced Poly (Lactic Acid) based Biocomposites, Composites Part B: Engineering, 156, 121-127 ( 2019)

 DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.08.068 Link 

14. U. K. Komal, V. Verma, T. Ashwani, N. Verma and I. Singh, Effect of chemical treatment on mechanical behavior of banana fiber reinforced polymer composites, Materials Today: Proceedings, 5 (9-1), 16983-16989 (2018)

DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2018.04.102 Link 

15. D. Singh, V. Kumar, E. Yadav, N. Falls, M. Singh U. K. Komal and A. Verma, One-Pot Green Synthesis and Structural Characterisation of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Leaves Extract of Carissa Carandas: Antioxidant, Anticancer and Antibacterial Activities, IET Nanobiotechnology, 12 (6), 748-756 (2018)

 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0261 Link 

16. D. Singh, M. Singh, E. Yadav, N. Falls, U. K. Komal, D. S. Dangi, V. Kumar and A. Verma, Amelioration of Diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-Induced Hepatocellular Carcinogenesis in Animal Models Via Knockdown Oxidative Stress and Proinflammatory Markers by Madhuca Longifolia Embedded Silver Nanoparticles, RSC Advances, 8, 6940-6953  (2018)

DOI: 10.1039/c7ra12775h Link 

Book Chapters

1. U. K. Komal, M. Yadav, A. H. Siddiqui, M. K. Dewangan, 4D printing of Composites: Challenges, Opportunities, and Paths to Commercialization, 4D Printing of Composites, Elsevier, pp. 111-138, 2024 (ISBN: 9780443215186) https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-21518-6.00001-6.

2. T. P. Naik, U. K. Komal, I. Singh, Property Analysis and Characterizations of Biomass-based Composites, Value-Added Biocomposites: Technology, Innovation and Opportunity, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, United States, pp. 65-85, 2021 (ISBN: 9781003137535) DOI: 10.1201/9781003137535-3

3. U. K. Komal, M. K. Lila and I. Singh, Microwave Processing of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, Processing of Natural Fiber Reinforced Bio-Composites, Woodhead, New Delhi, India, pp. 137-154, 2020 (ISBN: 978-93-88320-08-5)

4. U. K. Komal, M. K. Lila, S. Chaitanya and I. Singh, Fabrication of Short Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing, Characterization and Post Life Cycle Assessment, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany, pp. 21-38, 2019 (ISBN: 978-3527345991) DOI: 10.1002/9783527820979.ch2

5. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, Characterization Techniques of Reinforced Polymer Composites, Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing, Characterization and Post Life Cycle Assessment, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany, pp. 119-145, 2019 (ISBN: 978-3527345991)

DOI: 10.1002/9783527820979.ch7

6. U. K. Komal, H. Sharma and I. Singh, Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites: Processing, Challenges and Opportunities, Processing of Green Composites, Springer, Singapore, pp. 15-30, 2019 (ISBN: 978-981-13-6019-0)

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-6019-0_2

7. H. Sharma, U. K. Komal, I. Singh, J. P. Misra and P. K. Rakesh, Introduction to Green Composites, Processing of Green Composites, Springer, Singapore, pp. 1-13, 2019 (ISBN: 978-981-13-6019-0)

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-6019-0_1

8. I. Singh, U. K. Komal and M. K. Lila, Drilling Behavior of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites, Primary and Secondary Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composites, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, United States, pp. 170-186, 2017 (ISBN: 978-1-4987-9930-0)

DOI: 10.1201/9781351228466

9. I. Singh, J. Kumar and U. K. Komal, Joining Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites, Primary and Secondary Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composites, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, United States, pp. 223-243, 2017 (ISBN: 978-1-4987-9930-0)

DOI: 10.1201/9781351228466

International Conferences

1. U. K. Komal, M. K. Lila, K. Gashu and I. Singh, “Degradability Analysis of Pineapple Fiber/PLA Based Biocomposites”, 10th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT-2019), Singapore, 23-28, June, 2019.

2.  U. K. Komal, M. K. Lila and I. Singh, “Natural Fiber Reinforced Sustainable Composites for Non-Structural Applications”, International Conference and Exhibition on Reinforced Plastics (ICERP-2019), by FRP Institute, Mumbai, 10-12, January, 2019. 

3. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, “Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites in Furniture Industry: A Case Study”, 11th Canadian-International Conference on Composites (CANCOM-2019), Canada, 22-25, July, 2019.

4. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, “Thermal Post-Processing of Munja Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite”, 11th Canadian-International Conference on Composites (CANCOM-2019), Canada, 22-25, July, 2019.

5. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, “Heat Treatment of Bagasse Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites”, 10th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT-2019), Singapore, 23-28, June, 2019.

6. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, “Recyclability Assessment of Bagasse Fiber Based Polypropylene Composites”, 10th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT-2019), Singapore, 23-28, June, 2019.

7. M. K. Lila, U. K. Komal and I. Singh, “Recyclability Assessment of Bagasse Fiber Based Polyethylene Composites”, International Conference and Exhibition on Reinforced Plastics (ICERP-2019), by FRP Institute, Mumbai, 10-12, January, 2019. 

8.  I. Singh and U. K. Komal, “Product Development Based on Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastics”, International Conference and Exhibition on Reinforced Plastics (ICERP-2019), by FRP Institute, Mumbai, 10-12, January, 2019.

9.  U. K. Komal, M. K. Lila and I. Singh, “Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Hemp and Coir Fibers Reinforced PLA based Green Composites”, Third International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME2018), National University of Singapore, Singapore, 26-28, January, 2018.

10. U.K. Komal, V. Verma, T. Ashwani, N. Verma and I. Singh, “Effect of Chemical Treatment on Mechanical Behavior of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites”, Advances in Materials & Processing: Challenges & Opportunities (AMPCO 2017), IIT Roorkee, India, 30-2, Nov-Dec, 2017.

11. H. Sharma, U.K. Komal, I. Singh, D. Kumar and J. P. Misra “Artificial Intelligence Based Tool for Predicting of Damage During Drilling of FRPs”, 21st International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM 21), Xi’an, China, 20-25, August, 2017, pp 1-9.

12. I. Singh, U.K. Komal, P.K. Rakesh and K. Debnath, “Is Hole Making in Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) a Challenging Task?”, 25th International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, 22-25, January, 2017, pp 572-579.

13. U.K. Komal, M.K. Lila, I. Singh and P. Kumar, “Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Woven Jute Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composites”, 25th International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, 22-25, January, 2017, pp 261-267.

14.  M.K. Lila, U.K. Komal and I. Singh, “Cellulose Based Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Application”, 3rd International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living, NIT Srinagar, 25-29, May, 2016, Vol. 03, No. 2, pp. 156.

15. M.K. Lila, U.K. Komal and I. Singh, “Lignocellulosic Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Sustainable Materials for Future Applications and Environment”, International Conference on Advance Materials for Energy, Environment and Health, IIT Roorkee, 4-7, March, 2016, pp 91.

16. M.K. Lila, U.K. Komal and I. Singh, “Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites based on Indigenous Fibers: Sustainable Materials for Green Production” 2nd India International Science Festival, Young Scientist Conclave, CSIR-NPL, New Delhi, 7-11, December, 2016, pp 311.

17. M.K. Lila, U.K. Komal, S. Chaitanya and I. Singh, “Secondary Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites: Challenges and Opportunities” International Conference on Latest Development in Materials, Manufacturing and Quality Control”, GZSCET Bathinda, 12-13, February, 2016.