SERGIUS JOE M

@sxcce.edu.in

Assistant Professor and Department of Mechanical Engineering
St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering

SERGIUS JOE M


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics, Ceramics and Composites, Biomaterials
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scholar h-index

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Scopus Publications

  • Characterization of Ficus benjamina L. Aerial Root Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite
    M. Sergius Joe, D. Prince Sahaya Sudherson, Indran Suyambulingam, P. Senthamaraikannan, R. Kumar
    Journal of Natural Fibers, 2025
    The aerial root of Ficus benjamina L. was reinforced with polyester-based bio-composites that were fabricated using the manual lay-up cum compression method. The composite’s mechanical, thermal, and fractographical properties were investigated using tensile, hardness, impact, water absorption, thermo gravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy analysis. Mechanical behaviors of the composites are enhanced by up to 30% when the weight percentage of Ficus benjamina L. root fiber (FBRF) is utilized. A significant decrease occurs at these values as the fiber content rises. The composite’s hardness is proportional to the fiber loading. Thermo gravimetric anaylsis shows that FBRF addition raises the transition temperature, while pure composites lower it. The composites had an excellent water absorption property, compatible, and strong. Tensile fractograph exhibited homogeneous dispersion and increased fiber adherence at 30 wt. %. The findings show the potential of FBRF and their green composite applicability.
  • Extraction and characterization of novel biomass–based cellulosic plant fiber from Ficus benjamina L. stem for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement
    M. Sergius Joe, D. Prince Sahaya Sudherson, Indran Suyambulingam, Suchart Siengchin
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023
  • Characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber reinforced polymeric composite from Ficus benjamina L. stem for lightweight applications
    M. Sergius Joe, D. Prince Sahaya Sudherson, Indran Suyambulingam, Suchart Siengchin, Guruswamy Rajeshkumar
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023
  • Suitability characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber from Ficus benjamina L. aerial root for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement
    Sergius Joe Mohan, Prince Sahaya Sudherson Devasahayam, Indran Suyambulingam, Suchart Siengchin
    Polymer Composites, 2022
    The demand of plant fibers is increasing day by day due to the worldwide acceptance of natural plant fibers for various applications in a variety of sectors. However, the identification of suitable plant fibers with superior properties is the need of the hour in the context of developing more eco‐friendly, renewable, cost‐effective, and fiber‐based materials. This study was designed with the intention of identifying suitability of Ficus benjamina L. aerial root fiber (FBRF) as a potential reinforcement for composite structures. The fundamental physicochemical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological features were investigated to explore the potentiality of FBRF. This study was advantageous in finding the occurrence of fiber in aerial root, fiber position, and characteristics of fibrous cells. The density analysis proved that the fiber possessed a relatively low density (1175 ± 22.14 kg/m3), which shows its lightweight applicability. High cellulose content (64.48%) and crystallinity index (55.17%) observed for tested fibers in turn enhanced the thermal and mechanical behavior of the fiber. The tensile strength of 292.66 ± 12.32 MPa and thermal stability of 330°C were worthy for considering it for high‐temperature processing and applications. The investigation of surface properties revealed that FBRF partake good surface roughness, which offers good fiber–matrix interfacial bonding. Hence, this study endorses further use of FBRF as a good reinforcement for composite manufacturing.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Abrasive Water Jet Machining Performance with Reinforced Composites
    SP Jani, JP Inbakumar, KP Arunachalam, K Rajathi, SJ M, ...
    Journal of Natural Fibers 23 (1), 2598628 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Characterization of Ficus benjamina L. Aerial Root Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, P Senthamaraikannan, ...
    Journal of Natural Fibers 22 (1), 2475158 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber reinforced polymeric composite from Ficus benjamina L. stem for lightweight applications
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin, G Rajeshkumar
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (15), 14267-14280 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 19
  • Extraction and characterization of novel biomass–based cellulosic plant fiber from Ficus benjamina L. stem for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (15), 14225-14239 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 37
  • Characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber reinforced polymeric composite from Ficus benjamina L. stem for lightweight applications. Biomass Conv Bioref 1–14
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin, G Rajeshkumar
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Suitability characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber from Ficus benjamina L. aerial root for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement
    SJ Mohan, PSS Devasahayam, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin
    Polymer Composites 43 (12), 9012-9026 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 28

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Extraction and characterization of novel biomass–based cellulosic plant fiber from Ficus benjamina L. stem for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (15), 14225-14239 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 37
  • Suitability characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber from Ficus benjamina L. aerial root for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement
    SJ Mohan, PSS Devasahayam, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin
    Polymer Composites 43 (12), 9012-9026 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 28
  • Characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber reinforced polymeric composite from Ficus benjamina L. stem for lightweight applications
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin, G Rajeshkumar
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (15), 14267-14280 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 19
  • Characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber reinforced polymeric composite from Ficus benjamina L. stem for lightweight applications. Biomass Conv Bioref 1–14
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, S Siengchin, G Rajeshkumar
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Abrasive Water Jet Machining Performance with Reinforced Composites
    SP Jani, JP Inbakumar, KP Arunachalam, K Rajathi, SJ M, ...
    Journal of Natural Fibers 23 (1), 2598628 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Characterization of Ficus benjamina L. Aerial Root Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite
    MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam, P Senthamaraikannan, ...
    Journal of Natural Fibers 22 (1), 2475158 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3