Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jinchuan Yang, Dongqing Wang, Menglei Li, Chunming Ji, Bing Wang
Summary: This study investigates the one-sided flame heating thermal response and pyrolysis behavior of carbon fiber/phthalonitrile composite laminates. A numerical model is established to generate data and analyze the pyrolysis characteristics of the material. The findings provide potential engineering guidance for the application of phthalonitrile composite materials in thermal protection and load-bearing integrated structures.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Tejas Pramod Naik, Inderdeep Singh, Apurbba Kumar Sharma
Summary: The search for novel energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and time-saving manufacturing techniques is gaining momentum recently. Polymer composites have been increasingly used in various industrial applications, but their efficient processing remains challenging. This article provides an overview of the basics of microwave heating and the physics behind the microwave processing of polymer composites, reviews the state-of-the-art on microwave processing of thermoset and thermoplastic-based composites, and highlights the challenges and constraints in adopting microwave technology for curing composites at an industrial scale. The article also indicates the future scope of work involving microwave scanning route for 3D printing of polymer matrix composite parts.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Dei Sommi, Giuseppe Buccoliero, Francesca Lionetto, Fabio De Pascalis, Michele Nacucchi, Alfonso Maffezzoli
Summary: The purpose of this study was to develop a multiphysic model to predict the conditions leading to water-generated porosity in autoclave lamination of composite parts, and to prevent their presence by modifying the process parameters. The model was proven effective in predicting and avoiding porosity development in epoxy matrix carbon fiber reinforced laminates exposed to a moist environment.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yanlin Liu, Binbo Wang, Songqi Ma, Tao Yu, Xiwei Xu, Qiong Li, Sheng Wang, Yingying Han, Zhen Yu, Jin Zhu
Summary: The study introduces fully bio-based catalyst-free epoxy vitrimers for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites (CFRCs), showing exceptional malleability and reprocessability through compression molding. The material also demonstrates outstanding degradability, allowing for multiple recoveries of carbon fibers without damage.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Maria Morissa Lu, Carlos A. Fuentes, Aart Willem Van Vuure
Summary: This study evaluates the influence of moisture sorption on the properties of flax fibres and their composites. The study found differences in radial swelling between elementary and technical flax fibres, and suggested that resin constraining effects could contribute to the decrease in composite properties.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Eirini Tsiangou, Julian Kupski, Sofia Teixeira de Freitas, Rinze Benedictus, Irene Fernandez Villegas
Summary: This study assessed the sensitivity of ultrasonic welding process for joining different composites, revealing that dissimilar composite welded joints are more sensitive to heating time. However, a relatively wide processing interval could still be obtained when the coupling layer had sufficient thickness.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. Taurino, F. Bondioli, M. Messori
Summary: Waste valorization is an important area of research that aims to find environmentally friendly and innovative strategies for processing various types of waste. This review focuses on the recent development of waste valorization strategies in polymeric matrices for sustainable production of new polymer matrix composites.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Naoufal Harich, Rania Bassou, Matthew W. Priddy, Thomas E. Lacy Jr, Charles U. Pittman Jr, Santanu Kundu
Summary: The effects of Jet A fuel and alternative fuel blends on carbon/epoxy composites were studied. The fuel absorption behavior and its impact on the composites' glass transition temperature were analyzed. No significant differences in fuel absorption were observed for different fuels. The arrangement of fiber tows and individual filaments within plies appeared to affect fuel uptake.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yisen Huang, Haoruo Zhang, Zhuodong Liu, Chuxiang Zhou, Liwei Yan, Huawei Zou, Yang Chen, Mei Liang
Summary: In this study, pre-oxidized mesophase pitch modified boron phenolic composites and their fiber-reinforced composites were prepared. The results showed that the pre-oxidized mesophase pitch can co-carbonize with the resin matrix, forming a mosaic-structured carbon layer and effectively hindering the growth of defects and improving the graphitization degree of the char layer. Compared to the counterpart, the linear and mass ablation rates of the modified composites were reduced significantly, making them promising materials for thermal protection systems.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Magnus Gebhardt, Ioannis Manolakis, Gerhard Kalinka, Joachim Deubener, Souvik Chakraborty, Dieter Meiners
Summary: The study evaluated the potential of reusing recovered carbon fiber fabrics in manufacturing 2nd generation composite laminates, which showed an increase in damping attributed to a residual thermoplastic layer on the fibers. Additionally, the interfacial adhesion of the 2nd generation composites appears to be less influenced by the type of matrix used.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Guiyang Li, Liang Yin, Daosheng Wang, Xuhai Xiong, Pu Zhao, Chaoyuan Tan
Summary: The study introduces a method for joining carbon fiber composites based on plasticizing chip technology, establishing micro-mechanical interlocking connection with CF/Epoxy composites through resin-rich and bare fiber sides in the plasticizing chip, along with the use of additional glass fiber materials. Thermal and mechanical properties testing confirmed the significant impact of the plasticizing chip in alleviating thermal degradation while maintaining the strength of CF/Epoxy composites.
JOURNAL OF ADHESION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yafeng Li, Jinru Sun, Shu Li, Xiangyu Tian, Xueling Yao, Ben Wang, Yansong Zhu, Jingliang Chen
Summary: Compared with traditional metal alloy materials, carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have many advantages. This study investigates the damage behavior of CFRP laminates exposed to impulse lightning current. Non-destructive techniques show that increasing current amplitude intensifies damage to CFRP samples, while the presence of an insulating epoxy resin layer exacerbates lightning strike damage. The use of expanded copper foil protection mitigated the damage.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Zihan Zhao, Jianqiao Wu, Liang Gao, Haojie Gong, Zhongkai Guo, Baoyan Zhang, Min-Hui Li, Jun Hu
Summary: This study presents a simple approach to prepare high-performance recyclable CFRCs using low-cost compounds. The resulting CF/DGEAC/PA composites show comparable mechanical properties to traditional epoxy CFRCs, while offering the ability for complete fiber recycling and degradation.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Dani Liu, Shuofei Sun, Gening Dong, Feifei Long, Mingkun Wang
Summary: Stretchable materials like elastomers and hydrogels are prone to crack growth during repeated stretching. Current methods to improve fatigue resistance involve blocking cracks with high-energy phases, which are often limited to specific polymers or compromise other properties. In this study, we challenge this concept and demonstrate the crack bridging effect in micropatterned elastomers, where micropatterns shield polymer chains by bridging behind the crack front. By creating composites with molecularly separated fibers and matrices, we achieve a fatigue threshold three times higher than traditional composites based on high-energy strategies. This crack bridging strategy has general usefulness and does not rely on specific materials for inter- and intra-polymer interactions.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mariana Domnica Stanciu, Silviu Marian Nastac, Ionut Tesula
Summary: This paper focuses on the sensitivity analysis of the effects of delamination of fiberglass-reinforced polymer composites in wind turbine blade structures using finite element analysis. The research reveals that delamination affects the stress states of the blade, with maximum stress values depending on the orientation of the composite layers.
Article
Mechanics
Marco Gigliotti, Jean-Claude Grandidier, Marie Christine Lafarie-Frenot
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2011)
Article
Mechanics
M. Gigliotti, M. Minervino, J. C. Grandidier, M. C. Lafarie-Frenot
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2012)
Article
Mechanics
M. Gigliotti, Y. Pannier, M. Minervino, M. C. Lafarie-Frenot, P. Corigliano
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Dinh Quy Vu, Marco Gigliotti, Marie Christine Lafarie-Frenot
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2012)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Dinh-Quy Vu, Marco Gigliotti, Marie Christine Lafarie-Frenot
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Nguyen The Hoang, Denys Gamby, Marie-Christine Lafarie-Frenot
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FATIGUE
(2010)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maxime Bertin, Fabienne Touchard, Marie-Christine Lafarie-Frenot
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2010)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Marco Gigliotti, Loic Olivier, Dinh Quy Vu, Jean-Claude Grandidier, Marie Christine Lafarie-Frenot
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS OF SOLIDS
(2011)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Marco Gigliotti, Marie-Christine Lafarie-Frenot, Jean-Claude Grandidier
MECANIQUE & INDUSTRIES
(2011)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Marco Gigliotti, Jean-Claude Grandidier, Marie Christine Lafarie-Frenot
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
(2011)
Article
Polymer Science
L. Olivier, N. Q. Ho, J. C. Grandidier, M. C. Lafarie-Frenot
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2008)
Review
Polymer Science
M. C. Lafarie-Frenot, J. C. Grandidier, M. Gigliotti, L. Olivier, X. Colin, J. Verdu, J. Cinquin
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2010)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
M. Minervino, M. Gigliotti, M. C. Lafarie-Frenot, J. C. Grandidier
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Biomaterials
M. Minervino, M. Gigliotti, M. C. Lafarie-Frenot, J. C. Grandidier
9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPOSITE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 2020 - SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGES
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Wenwu Zhang, Helezi Zhou, Bin Huang, Huamin Zhou, Xiongqi Peng
Summary: This paper investigates the tool-ply friction behavior of jute/PLA biocomposites in thermoforming. A pull-through friction testing device was developed to characterize the tool-ply friction behavior of jute/PLA prepreg at elevated temperature. The effects of alkali treatment, fiber orientation, normal force, and slipping velocity were studied, and a quantitative definition of tool-ply friction behavior was achieved. The results indicate a strong relationship between tool-ply friction behavior and woven and fiber structures, indicating hydrodynamic lubrication.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Stephen Clay, Wesley Ault, Alex Faupel, Caglar Oskay, Philip Knoth, Noam N. Y. Shemesh, Rami Haj-Ali, Uri Breiman, Ido Meshi, Ofir Shor
Summary: This paper presents an experimental investigation on the compression failure mechanisms of laminated carbon fiber reinforced composites under non-standard quasi-static loading. The results demonstrate the presence of interior kink bands, surface ply splitting, and delaminations, with each failure mechanism associated with different stress levels.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Bowen Zeng, Jinlong Yang, Zhi Ni, Yucheng Fan, Ziyan Hang, Chuang Feng
Summary: This study successfully improved the pyroelectric properties of PVDF films by preparing functionally graded graphene nanoplatelet (FG-GNP) reinforced PVDF composite films. The increase in the number of layers and the concentration of GNP near the surface of the composite film were found to enhance the pyroelectric properties and temperature stability.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shenghe Zhang, Fukai Chu, Weizhao Hu, Bibo Wang, Richard K. K. Yuen, Yuan Hu
Summary: This study improves the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of PBAT by synthesizing a phosphorus-containing intercalator and mixing it into the PBAT matrix.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Tharan Gordon, Michael R. Wisnom, Byung Chul Kim
Summary: Thickness tapering is a common strategy for efficient and lightweight composite structures, but it can introduce delamination sites. This study investigated the use of ply scarfing method to improve the compressive failure stress of tapered laminates made from thick unidirectional non-crimp fabrics. The results showed that ply scarfing suppressed delamination and increased the failure stress by 60%.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Xin Wang, Yiting Qu, Junlei Bai, Fujun Xu, Bin Ding, Xiaohua Zhang
Summary: A solution-based strategy is proposed to achieve a strong bond between fibers and matrix in powder materials, resulting in improved mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, and fracture strain of the composites. The method also offers advantages such as enhanced powder flowability and thermal stability.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Xing Zhou, Guosheng Wang, Dexiang Li, Qi Wang, Keming Zhu, Yaya Hao, Yueyang Xu, Neng Li
Summary: This study successfully synthesized polyurethane elastomer by using degraded products from waste PET, and fabricated composites with carbon nanotubes for strain sensors. The composites showed good mechanical and durability performance, indicating a potential method for recycling waste PET into valuable and functional materials.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Fei Peng, Tingting Shan, Rongrui Chen, Jiulong Shi, Di Liu, Guoqiang Zheng, Chaojun Gao, Kun Dai, Chuntai Liu, Changyu Shen
Summary: Janus polymer films with distinct surface performance and potential applications were successfully prepared by vacuum-assisted hot-compressing method and spray coating. These films exhibit decent actuation performance and rapid selfpowered sensing property, and can be used for real-time acetone monitoring system.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Biao Cheng, Huafeng Quan, Yuefeng Zhang, Dong Huang, Tongqi Li, Chong Ye, Xingming Zhou, Zhen Fan, Yafang Zhang, Ting Ouyang, Fei Han, Hongbo Liu, Jinshui Liu
Summary: In this study, a binary graphite network was constructed to improve the thermal conductivity and control the formation of micrometer-scale open pores in phase change composites. The developed composites showed a high thermal conductivity and phase change enthalpy, making them promising for thermal control in space optical-mechanical systems and other critical aerospace components.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shihao Zuo, Fei Cheng, Guangming Yang, Jiangzhou Li, Yongjun Deng, Guangjun Gou, Xuejun Cui, Yunsen Hu, Xiaozhi Hu
Summary: Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) treatment was used to modify aluminum (Al) alloys in order to improve bond strength with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). The treatment successfully created a porous surface with better hardness, roughness, and wetting, and introduced resin pre-coating (RPC) and carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber bridging to improve the bonding interface. The combined treatments significantly increased the bond strength by up to 156.1%, indicating the feasibility of MAO as an alternative method for manufacturing high-performance Al-CFRP composites in industrial production.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
James Kratz, Christophe Paris, Karolina Gaska, Vincent Maes, Ivana Partridge, Philippe Olivier
Summary: Faster heating rates and higher process temperatures can reduce the total process time while achieving the same degree-of-cure. Thermal analysis shows that thermoplastic interleaf particles melt at the recommended curing temperature. A short dwell at a lower temperature can prevent the mixing of thermoplastic particles and thermoset pre-polymer.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Thomas Maierhofer, Evripides G. Loukaides, Craig Carr, Chiara Bisagni, Richard Butler
Summary: Joining thermoset composites via resistance welding provides an efficient method for aerospace structures with benefits such as high-volume manufacturing and simplified surface preparation. The influence of welding parameters on joint performance is assessed using Mode I fracture toughness testing. A Bayesian approach is employed to select high-performance parameters.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jiangan You, Ling Cai, Ronghua Yu, Haiping Xing, Jian Xue, Ying Li, Zhiwei Jiang, Dongmei Cui, Tao Tang
Summary: In response to the global environmental pollution crisis caused by waste plastics, recyclable design is an effective solution. A CPVC/PUA nanocomposite foam was developed using the plasticizing-foaming-reinforcing strategy, combined with catalytic carbonization. The foam exhibited high expansion ratio, robustness, solvent resistance, flame-triggered shape memory effect, and ablation resistance. The foam could be directly upcycled into functional carbon foam with attractive electromagnetic interference shielding performance.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Siyao Chen, Zhiyu Chen, Yangling Ou, Junwei Lyu, Junning Li, Xiangyang Liu, Yang Liu
Summary: In this study, we demonstrated the significant effect of composite interface on temperature increase in electrical heaters. By selectively fluorinating the outer walls of carbon nanotubes and compositing them with cellulose nanofibers, improved interfacial phonon diffusion was achieved, leading to a higher temperature increase rate.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yanjun He, Agnieszka Suliga, Alex Brinkmeyer, Mark Schenk, Ian Hamerton
Summary: A new thermoset resin system based on a polybenzoxazine blend showed good performance under high ATOX irradiation. It reduced erosion yield by forming a silicon-rich surface layer and improved the mechanical properties of CFRP laminates.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)