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Polymer Science
Xinying Deng, Ming Shun Hoo, Yi Wen Cheah, Le Quan Ngoc Tran
Summary: This study investigated the processing and modification methods of basalt fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites to improve their mechanical properties. Optimized material preparation and processing steps improved the impregnation and mechanical properties of the fibers. The use of a compatibilizer significantly enhanced the strength of the short fiber composites.
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Chemistry, Physical
Yun-seok Jun, Saeed Habibpour, Mahdi Hamidinejad, Moon Gyu Park, Wook Ahn, Aiping Yu, Chul B. Park
Summary: Graphene nano-ribbon (GNR) was synthesized by unzipping multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and compared to MWCNT/TPU composites in terms of electrical conductivity, dielectric properties, electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (SE) and mechanical properties. GNR/TPU exhibited superior performance in all aspects, including significantly enhanced electrical conductivity, dielectric properties and EMI SE, as well as higher mechanical strength.
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Materials Science, Composites
Bing Wang, Nan Li, Xin Fu, Shan Cheng, Na Zhao, Jiazi Zhang, Fangyuan Hu, Qingguang Bao, Haoyue Hao, Xigao Jian
Summary: This paper presents a facile and effective method to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of CF/PPBESK composites by modifying PPBESK resin with SiC nanowires. The results show that the incorporation of SiC nanowires enhances the toughness of the resin and the interfacial performance between CF and PPBESK, leading to significant improvements in the mechanical and thermal properties of the composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
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Materials Science, Composites
Bing Wang, Nan Li, Shan Cheng, Fangyuan Hu, Guiyang Li, Hongjun Guo, Cheng Liu, Yousi Chen, Xigao Jian
Summary: By employing nanoscale graphene, thermal-structural integration graphene/carbon fiber/copoly (phthalazinone ether sulfone ketone) composites with improved thermal conductivity and mechanical properties were successfully prepared. These composites showed great potential for structure/function integrated materials.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Ming Li, Yunxiu Jia, Xin Shen, Tao Shen, Zhuotao Tan, Wei Zhuang, Gulin Zhao, Chenjie Zhu, Hanjie Ying
Summary: This study found that lignin has a compatibilization effect on PBAT and TPS, improving thermal stability, mechanical properties, and interfacial compatibility of the composites. Furthermore, lignin enhances hydrophobicity and water repelling ability of the composites, which is beneficial for prolonged mechanical properties and shelf life.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Joshua M. Kubiak, Buxuan Li, Mathew Suazo, Robert J. Macfarlane
Summary: The distribution of filler particles within a polymer matrix nanocomposite significantly affects its properties and processability. This study presents a strategy for preparing functional composites with enhanced thermal conductivity. The thermal cross-linking of self-suspended polymer grafted nanoparticles is used to achieve homogeneously dispersed, non-percolating alumina particles in an organic matrix.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Materials Science, Composites
Xin-Gang Chen, Ang Li, Yang-Fei Zhang
Summary: Silver nanoparticle-filled thermoplastic polyurethane composites are widely used in various fields, including medical and electronic devices. This study found that the thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties of the composites are significantly influenced by temperature, with changes in thermal conductivity, tensile modulus, and electrical percolation thresholds observed with increasing temperature and AgNP content.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
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Polymer Science
A. M. Radzi, Sheikh Ahmad Zaki, Mohamad Zaki Hassan, R. A. Ilyas, Khairur Rijal Jamaludin, Mohd Yusof Md Daud, Sa'ardin Abd Aziz
Summary: Natural-fiber-reinforced composites, especially bamboo, are considered as alternative materials with advantages such as being environmentally friendly, renewable, low-cost, low-density, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable. This review focuses on bamboo fiber composites and discusses their types, polymer matrices, hybrid composites, and applications. Moisture poses a constraint in the development of bamboo fiber composites, but efforts have been made to mitigate its effect through chemical treatments.
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Materials Science, Composites
Jingyao Feng, Nan Li, Bing Wang, Shan Cheng, Qingguang Bao, Heming Wang, Xigao Jian
Summary: In the high-tech field, there is a strong demand for materials with thermal insulation, mechanical properties, and processing properties. One promising option is Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPs), which possess characteristics such as light weight, high strength, and high temperature resistance. This study investigated the effects and mechanisms of hollow glass beads (HGB) on the thermal insulation and mechanical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyphthalazine ether sulfone ketone composites (CF/PPESK). The addition of HGB significantly improved the material's thermal insulation performance and mechanical strength, making it a promising candidate for CFRTPs applications.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
M. R. M. Asyraf, K. Z. Hazrati, Desmond Daniel Chin Vui Sheng, M. Rafidah, W. Ashraf, Emrah Madenci, Yasin Onuralp Ozkilic, Ceyhun Aksoylu, N. M. Nurazzi
Summary: Lignocellulosic fibre from forest biomass has advantages in product development, and sugar palm fibre (SPF) has shown promise as a reinforcement in high-strength biocomposites. However, SPF exhibits high water absorption properties, which affects its performance when binding with thermoplastic matrix.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Eyob Wondu, Zelalem Chernet Lule, Jooheon Kim
Summary: This study aims to fabricate a composite material with a high dielectric constant and suitable thermal conductivity, consisting of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and carbon nanotube (CNT)-covered strontium titanate (SrTiO3). The results showed that the dielectric constants of the composites with 40% CNT-covered SrTiO3 were three times higher than the pure TPU matrix. The thermal conductivity was significantly improved by 9 times compared with the pure TPU, while the tensile strength and thermal stability were minimally affected.
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Polymer Science
Emanuele Maccaferri, Laura Mazzocchetti, Tiziana Benelli, Jacopo Ortolani, Tommaso Maria Brugo, Andrea Zucchelli, Loris Giorgini
Summary: Graphene can effectively enhance the properties of polymers and polymer composites. In this study, the effect of different nanofibers (polyether, polyester, and polyamide) and graphene addition on the mechanical properties of epoxy-matrix carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) was evaluated. The results showed that polycaprolactone and poly(ethylene oxide) improved the properties of CFRPs through matrix toughening, while Nylon 66 enhanced the properties through nanofiber bridging. However, graphene did not provide a positive contribution in this context.
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Polymer Science
Ridhwan Jumaidin, Nuraliah Ahmad Diah, R. A. Ilyas, Roziela Hanim Alamjuri, Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof
Summary: This study investigates the effect of banana leaf fiber on the thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastic cassava starch. The addition of 40 wt.% BLF showed the highest strength and modulus values, indicating significant improvements in tensile and flexural properties. Morphological studies demonstrated a homogenous fiber distribution with good adhesion, attributing to the strong interaction of intermolecular hydrogen bonds between TPCS and fiber.
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Polymer Science
Santiago Maldonado-Magnere, Mehrdad Yazdani-Pedram, Hector Aguilar-Bolados, Raul Quijada
Summary: This study investigates the influence of two thermally reduced graphene oxides with different oxygen levels on the barrier properties of TPU nanocomposites. The addition of TRGO increased the Young modulus of the composites and enhanced their barrier properties, leading to a significant decrease in oxygen permeability.
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Polymer Science
Lichun Ma, Guojun Song, XieChen Zhang, Shaofeng Zhou, Yaqing Liu, Luyan Zhang
Summary: Deposition of nano-silica on graphene oxide surface was designed to improve the dispersion and interfacial interaction between graphene oxide and epoxy resin, resulting in epoxy composites with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties. The reinforcing mechanisms and benefits of this approach for designing adhesive-bonded composite structures were also discussed.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
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Materials Science, Composites
Xi Liu, Wei Shen, Jincun Fu, Toshiaki Natsuki, Lvtao Zhu
Summary: The 3-D carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composite tubes were designed and formed using a novel braiding-winding-pultrusion processing technique. The effects of temperature environments on the mechanical responses and damage behaviors of the composite tubes were investigated, and it was found that the structural design of the tubes directly affects their axial bearing capacity.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Weihao Yuan, Ziyang Zhang, Yueshan Li, Yudong Huang, Zhengxiang Zhong, Zhen Hu
Summary: In this study, the simultaneous self-healing of matrix and interface damage of fiber-reinforced composites was achieved by integrating extrinsic self-healing based on microcapsules and internal self-healing based on coordination interaction. The high exothermic action of epoxy resin and mercaptan repair agent in the self-healing process was observed using infrared thermal imaging technology for in-situ and real-time damage detection.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Israr Ud Din, Adnan Ahmed, Farah Tarek, Wesley Cantwell, Kamran A. Khan
Summary: In this study, a finite element model driven by XCT was developed to simulate the folding characteristics of origami structures, and the results showed good agreement with experimental data. The study demonstrates the potential application of XCT-driven FE modeling in simulating foldable structures.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Yishan Yang, Yukang Lai, Song Zhao, Hongguang Chen, Renshu Li, Yongjiang Wang
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of a new transparent fiber reinforced polymer material (tGFRP) with high transparency and superior mechanical properties by controlling the refractive index of epoxy resin and using a novel processing technique.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Yuhang Liu, Kai Huang, Junfeng Ding, Shangyang Yu, Zhixing Li, Li Zhang, Licheng Guo
Summary: This study proposes a method for accurately predicting the penetration failure load of composites using acoustic emission (AE) data. The method includes a cyclic loading test schedule and an extrapolation method based on uncertainty. The results show that this method can accurately predict the failure load when LR equals 1.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Jinxia Cai, Bing Xie, Yunliang Jiang, Jinshan Lu, Zeyu Li, Pu Mao, Mohsin Ali Marwat, Haibo Zhang
Summary: This research aims to develop ternary nanocomposites composed of polycarbonate, Al2O3 nanoparticles, and BaTiO3 nanowires for capacitive energy-storage. By optimizing the capacitor materials, the discharge energy density and efficiency have been improved, and the superiority of the ternary polymer nanocomposites for dielectric energy-storage has been validated through finite element analysis.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Hon Lam Cheung, Mohsen Mirkhalaf
Summary: The aim of this study is to develop physics-based models and establish a structure-property relationship for short fiber composites. High-fidelity full-field simulations are computationally expensive and time-consuming, so the use of artificial neural networks and transfer learning technique is proposed to solve this issue and improve modeling accuracy and efficiency.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Yue Jiang, Juyoung Leem, Ashley M. Robinson, Shuai Wu, Andy H. Huynh, Dongwon Ka, Ruike Renee Zhao, Yan Xia, Xiaolin Zheng
Summary: The effect of interface engineering on the combustion and mechanical performance of high-loading B/HTPB composites was investigated in this study. It was found that both covalently bonded and nonpolar/nonpolar interfaces effectively reduced the aggregation of B particles, promoting combustion efficiency and burning rate, and enhancing the mechanical properties of the composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
R. Mohsenzadeh, B. H. Soudmand, A. H. Najafi, M. Fattahi, D. P. Uyen
Summary: This study examines the morphological features of nano-zeolite nanoparticles incorporated into ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene nanocomposites. The dispersion of nanoparticles within the polymer matrix was improved following nano-zeolite incorporation. The size and distribution of nanoparticles were determined through tailored histograms, and the effective elastic moduli of nanocomposites were calculated, considering interfacial effects.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Chunming Ji, Jiqiang Hu, Rene Alderliesten, Jinchuan Yang, Zhengong Zhou, Yuguo Sun, Bing Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of impact damage on the fatigue behavior of CF/PEEK-titanium hybrid laminates. A fatigue life model is proposed to predict the S-N curves of the laminates based on energy dissipation approach. The energy dissipation behavior of the laminates under different experimental conditions is analyzed through post-impact fatigue tests, and the correlation between impact damage and fatigue dissipation energy is determined. The validity of the proposed model is verified through fatigue tests under different stress ratios and impact energy levels.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Shaokai Hu, Ping Han, Chao Meng, Ying Yu, Shaolong Han, Haoyu Wang, Gang Wei, Zheng Gu
Summary: This study decorates MXene on the surface of carbon fiber using different bonding interactions to improve the interface adhesion and mechanical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers composites (CFRPs). The results demonstrate that CFRPs reinforced by CF-c-MXene show the optimal properties, with significant improvements in impact strength and interfacial shear strength compared to the unsized carbon fiber-reinforced composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Steven U. Mamolo, Henry A. Sodano
Summary: This study demonstrates that chlorination of ANFs and oxygen plasma treatment of carbon fibers enables the formation of a chlorinated ANF (Cl-ANF) interphase, resulting in a 79.8% increase in interfacial shear strength and a 33.7% increase in short beam strength in CFRP composites. This method provides a rapid and reliable process to improve the mechanical properties of CFRPs without degrading the tensile strength of the carbon fibers.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Yuyang Zhang, Huimin Li, Xin Liu, Yanhong Chen, Chengwei Qin, Daining Fang
Summary: Establishing a prediction model for the mechanical properties of three-dimensional tubular braided composites at different temperatures is of great significance. This study adopted a multi-scale modeling framework based on micro-computed tomography to consider the characteristics of the real yarn cross section and establish a realistic trans-scale finite element model for the composites. The predicted mechanical properties were found to be significantly affected by temperature.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Shengtao Dai, Fei Yan, Jiaming Guo, Huiru Hu, Yu Liu, Liu Liu, Yuhui Ao
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a hyperbranched waterborne polyurethane sizing agent and cellulose nanocrystal modified zinc oxide nanohybrids to improve the interface and properties of carbon fiber reinforced composites. The modified composites exhibited remarkable enhancements in mechanical properties and exceptional UV resistance.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Composites
Libera Vitiello, Martina Salzano de Luna, Veronica Ambrogi, Giovanni Filippone
Summary: The identification of the percolation threshold in short fiber composites is crucial for assessing material properties and biodegradation speed. In this study, an original rheological approach was used to estimate the percolation threshold of hemp and kenaf-based composites, which showed good agreement with conventional dielectric spectroscopy analyses.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)