Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ana Baricevic, Katarina Didulica, Marina Francic Smrkic, Marija Jelcic Rukavina
Summary: This preliminary study evaluates the effect of waste glass, basalt, and carbon fibers generated in the production of high-performance technical textiles on the properties of fiber reinforced mortars. The presence of fibers reduces workability but has little effect on compressive strength. However, the use of basalt and carbon fibers increases tensile strength and all three types of fibers have a positive influence on toughness and volumetric deformations.
Article
Polymer Science
Dariusz Bednarowski, Patrycja Bazan, Stanislaw Kuciel
Summary: This study aims to analyze the strength properties and low-cycle dynamic tests of composite materials modified with glass and basalt fibers. The results showed that the composites can replace petroleum-based polymeric materials, providing high strength properties and reducing environmental impact by using renewable sources. The composites with 30% basalt fiber composition exhibited higher tensile strength and Young's modulus compared to commercially available glass fiber-reinforced composites with the same fiber content.
Article
Polymer Science
Jubair Ahmed, Tanveer A. Tabish, Shaowei Zhang, Mohan Edirisinghe
Summary: Graphene has been explored for its potential as a membrane material for polymer composite fibers, with recent progress in incorporating porous graphene into high-output polymer fibers. This study successfully demonstrated the production of graphene-loaded microfibers with carrier polymer, and the incorporation of porous graphene into high-output polymer matrices. Analysis using various techniques confirmed the achievement of single layer graphene structures in fibers with diameters ranging from 3-8 μm.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Longjian Zhang, Kim Hung Mo, Soon Poh Yap, Osman Gencel, Tung-Chai Ling
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical properties of an eco-friendly hemihydrate phosphogypsum-based composite (HPGC) added with different fibers under high temperature conditions. The fiber content did not significantly affect the compressive strength at ambient temperature, but the inclusion of fibers reduced cracks and increased mass loss of HPGC at high temperatures. HPGC with PVA fibers showed the highest compressive strength and flexural strength at 250 degrees C, while HPGC with basalt fibers exhibited better residual properties at 850 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandra Lepak-Kuc, Mateusz Kicinski, Przemyslaw P. Michalski, Krystian Pavlov, Mauro Giorcelli, Mattia Bartoli, Malgorzata Jakubowska
Summary: Biochar, as a cost-effective alternative source of carbon, demonstrated good flexibility and electrical conductivity in composite materials；XRD patterns of biochar exhibit similarity to carbon nanotubes (CNTs), indicating potential as a substitute for CNT composites in various applications.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammad I. M. Alzeer, Christopher Cheeseman, Paivo Kinnunen
Summary: This study reports on the characteristics of a new type of SCM - synthetic aluminosilicate glasses (BGs), and their impact on the hydration kinetics, microstructure, and mechanical properties of blended cements. The results demonstrate that BGs exhibit faster hydration rate, higher compressive strength, and higher pozzolanic activity compared to commonly used granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS).
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mikaela Trogen, Nguyen-Duc Le, Daisuke Sawada, Chamseddine Guizani, Tainise Vergara Lourencon, Leena Pitkanen, Herbert Sixta, Riddhi Shah, Hugh O'Neill, Mikhail Balakshin, Nolene Byrne, Michael Hummel
Summary: Cellulose-lignin composite fibres were successfully spun from ionic liquid solutions with lignin concentrations of up to 50%. Comparing beech and spruce lignin, the higher stability and carbon content of spruce lignin resulted in higher carbon fiber yield. These composite fibres show great potential as precursors for carbon fiber production.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Nguyen-Duc Le, Mikaela Trogen, Yibo Ma, Russell J. Varley, Michael Hummel, Nolene Byrne
Summary: The study explores the potential of composite fibre made from blended cellulose and lignin as a low-cost and sustainable alternative to carbon fibre. Further research is needed to develop production methods, while investigating stabilization processes and fibre properties can address related issues.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Peng Zhuo, Shuguang Li, Ian A. Ashcroft, Ivor A. Jones
Summary: Continuous fibre composite 3D printing technology has the potential to improve the mechanical properties of printed parts, but it is still in the early stages of development. This study aims to establish a practical application demonstrator by conducting preparatory developments in materials, printing process, and properties evaluation.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Mehmet Turan Demirci, Omer Sinam Sahin
Summary: This study conducted low-velocity impact tests on E-glass fiber and basalt fiber reinforced hybrid composite pipes, evaluating the dynamic behaviors and damage formation under different oil filling conditions and impact energies.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Cui, Chun Sun, Hanqing Dai, Wei Wei
Summary: A new strategy to suppress the polarization phenomenon in block copolymer electrolytes was proposed by modulating the chemical stability and interaction of the electrolyte-electrode. A composite polymer solid electrolyte with high ion conductivity was prepared by modifying the block copolymer PU using P2S5. The electrolyte exhibited high capacity retention and long cycle stability.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kishore K. Jena, Akram AlFantazi, Ahmad T. Mayyas
Summary: The recycling of anode materials from lithium-ion batteries can play a significant role as concerns about environment and shortage of graphite resources increase. By simple procedures, recycled graphite anode powder can be used to synthesize hybrid composites with improved mechanical properties and electrical conductivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Anita Cymann-Sachajdak, Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac, Grzegorz Trykowski, Monika Wilamowska-Zawlocka
Summary: In this study, the electrochemical performance of thin composite films composed of PEDOT, GOx, and oxMWCNTs in various sulphates and acidic electrolytes was investigated. It was found that the highest capacitance values were achieved in acidic solution, while better cycling stability was observed in neutral solution. The influence of electrolyte properties on the performance of supercapacitors was revealed through calculating and discussing different capacitance contributions.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Syamak Farajikhah, Sepehr Talebian, Joan M. Cabot, Sepidar Sayyar, Peter C. Innis, Brett Paull, Gordon G. Wallace
Summary: The study demonstrates the composite fibre approach as an effective technique to enhance the wicking rate of textile-based microfluidic devices, by integrating low-density polyethylene - liquid crystalline graphene oxide composite fibre into a circular knitted structure. The fluid movement is significantly improved in 3D knitted structures containing the composite fibre, showing a direct proportionality between flow rate and LCGO loading.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jianxin Zhang, Mingliang Ma, Yuxin Bi, Zijian Liao, Yong Ma, Weibo Huang, Ping Lyu, Chao Feng
Summary: This review summarized recent developments of EP-based composites for their applications in EWA, classified composite materials, introduced mechanisms of EWA, and pointed out current challenges and opportunities for the development of EP-based EWA materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
