Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Mikinka, M. Siwak
Summary: This study focuses on the shielding effectiveness (SE) of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, finding that quasi-isotropic and cross-ply configurations perform equally well in attenuating unpolarised radiation.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Kazeem Olabisi Odesanya, Roslina Ahmad, Mohammad Jawaid, Sedat Bingol, Ganiyat Olusola Adebayo, Yew Hoong Wong
Summary: The continuous exploration and utilization of high-performance fibers, derived from renewable sources, for ballistic applications is driven by the need for better protection against various kinds of ballistic impacts and threats. The development of ballistic protection materials with improved performance and low weight has been a focus in recent decades due to increasing cases of threats and insurgencies. This review aims to provide an overview of the progress and advances in natural-based anti-ballistic composites, including fiber/matrix selection, impact energy absorption, ballistic simulation, and economic cost analysis.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mojtaba Ahmadi, Omid Zabihi, Ramdayal Yadav, Mahmoud Reza Ghandehari Ferdowsi, Minoo Naebe
Summary: A novel scalable method was used to synthesize and functionalize molybdenum disulfide nanosheets with diaminodiphenyl sulfone, resulting in nanosheets highly compatible with epoxy resin. These functionalized nanosheets showed promising behavior in both epoxy nanocomposites and multiscale carbon fiber nanocomposites, leading to considerable improvements in mechanical properties.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Thinesh Sharma Balakrishnan, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Jesuarockiam Naveen, Farah Syazwani Shahar, Muhammad Imran Najeeb, Ain Umaira Md Shah, Tabrej Khan, Tamer Ali Sebaey
Summary: This research used the analytical hierarchy process to select the most suitable natural fiber as reinforcement in hybrid pultruded FRP composites. Among 13 alternatives, kenaf was found to be the most suitable reinforcement for the application.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Carineh Ghafafian, Volker Trappe
Summary: The influence of scarf repair variables on the mechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced polymer sandwich structures for wind turbine blade shell repairs is examined. The fatigue behavior of the repaired structures is compared to reference shell specimens tested under cyclic loading. It is found that a fatigue-superior repair material improves the fatigue behavior of the repaired structures, and the geometry plays a larger role than layup in the fatigue performance.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jin Zhang, Gang Lin, Uday Vaidya, Hao Wang
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the history and consumption of carbon fibres and CFRPs, as well as future trends in various industries. Despite a decline in aerospace consumption, there is a projected increase in demand for CFRPs, mainly driven by the wind energy sector. The development of lower cost carbon fibres and manufacturing technologies is also discussed.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jogendra Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Verma
Summary: This study investigated the drilling behavior of polymer nanocomposites reinforced by Graphene oxide/ Carbon fiber using a hybrid method of Grey theory and Principal component analysis (GR-PCA). The results showed that feed rate was the most predominant factor, with higher feed rate and graphene oxide content leading to surface damages such as fiber pull-out and cracks.
DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ozge Kaynan, Lisa M. Perez, Amir Asadi
Summary: Cellulose nanocrystals enable effective coating of carbon fibers, forming interfaces with carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets in composites. These interfaces alter the chemical composition and properties, leading to enhanced mechanical performance. The presence of nanotubes and nanoplatelets creates an interfacial region, increasing shear strength and interlaminar shear strength. The binding energy between nanotubes and carbon fiber sizing agent is higher, indicating the influence of chemical and physical interactions on the observed differences in mechanical properties.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Liaojun Yao, Jurui Liu, Zhangming Lyu, R. C. Alderliesten, Cui Hao, Chuanxi Ren, Licheng Guo
Summary: Carbon-fibre reinforced composites are prone to delamination, and fibre bridging is an important mechanism in shielding delamination. Micro-cracks initiated at the fibre-matrix interface gradually develop into micro-delaminations and eventually cause macro delamination propagation. The performance of bridging fibres can be divided into three stages, including bending, fibre-matrix peeling, and final breakage. The understanding of fibre bridging mechanisms is crucial for accurately representing and predicting delamination behavior in composite laminates.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Cheng Chen, Luyang Gong, Wei Jiang, Zhikun Chen, Wenlong Chen, Xusheng Du, Helezi Zhou, Zhigao Huang, Huamin Zhou
Summary: By using carbon nanotube forest technology, the photothermal conversion efficiency of the poly-ether-ether-ketone/glass fiber prepregs during the laser-assisted automated fiber placement process is enhanced, resulting in increased placement speed and reduced energy consumption.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Rui Guo, Lingtao Mao, Zhenyang Xin, Leilei Ding
Summary: The mechanical behavior of unidirectional fiber-reinforced polymer composites under transverse tension was studied using micromechanical computation and macroscopic experimentation. The research found that the failure models of the composites are mainly influenced by the interface strength, interface fracture energy, and matrix plastic deformation.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Lu Xu, Sheng Wan, Yanqing Heng, Sixin Wang, Jingjing Yang, Yubing Dong, Yaqin Fu, Qingqing Ni
Summary: In order to reduce secondary electromagnetic pollution, a new generation of electronic devices requires electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials with low reflection features. This study introduces a novel strategy to produce flexible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composite films with ultra-low reflection EMI shielding performance. By constructing a double-layer structure with carbon fibres (CFs) as an impedance-matching absorption layer and graphene fibres (GFs) as a conductive reflection layer, the reflection of the composite film is significantly reduced while maintaining high shielding effectiveness. The mechanism of these double-layer EMI shielding composite films with low reflection features is thoroughly studied, providing insights for the design of flexible EMI shielding materials to alleviate secondary electromagnetic radiation pollution.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Aanchal Yadav, R. K. Godara, G. Bhardwaj, R. U. Patil, S. K. Singh, Kishore Khanna
Summary: This review summarizes the fracture analysis of CNT/Graphene reinforced composites, including fabrication methods and potential applications. Various modeling techniques and computational formulations for fracture mechanics are discussed in detail, providing valuable insights for the broader application of these composites.
ARCHIVES OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Xinyu Hu, Bin Zhu, Claudia Creighton, Peng Zhang, Tobias Reincke, Richard Taube, Matthias Weiss
Summary: Carbon Fibre Reinforced Metal Hybrid (CFRMH) materials offer high specific strength and stiffness, excellent fatigue resistance, and damage tolerance. This study introduces a new method of manufacturing steel components reinforced with carbon fibre patches using roll forming, demonstrating its potential for lightweight automotive parts with improved energy absorption.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Chunjie Xie, Yuwen Fang, Yuexi Chen, Jing Liu, Zhao-Xia Guo, Xiangyang Hao, Chun Li, Xinlin Tuo
Summary: In this study, PANF/rGO composite films were prepared by a simple yet efficient strategy using polymerization-induced aramid nanofiber (PANF) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The assembly of the two components was achieved through a low cost and scalable vacuum-assisted filtration method. The resulting PANF/rGO composite films showed excellent mechanical property, thermal stability, flame retardancy, electromagnetic interference shielding performance, and Joule heating performance, making them promising for practical engineering applications of aramid and graphene.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
