Review
Polymer Science
Basheer A. Alshammari, Mohammed S. Alsuhybani, Alaa M. Almushaikeh, Bander M. Alotaibi, Asma M. Alenad, Naif B. Alqahtani, Abdullah G. Alharbi
Summary: Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymers have various advantages such as high strength-to-weight ratio, high wear resistance, and recyclability, making them widely used in industrial applications. The focus of the study is on the superiority of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymers over thermosetting and elastomer polymers, as well as the in-depth exploration of surface modification techniques.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Qiming Wang, Shiyu Chen, Shaohua Zeng, Pengpeng Chen, Ying Xu, Wangyan Nie, Yifeng Zhou
Summary: This study presents a nature-inspired interface strategy to fabricate high-performance and low-cost fiber-reinforced composites. By coating a heterostructural montmorillonite-multiwalled carbon nanotube (Mt-MWCNT) hybrid on the surface of glass fibers, a nacre-like interface layer is formed, improving the strength and toughness of the glass fiber/ epoxy composites. The enhanced dispersion and strong bonding of the Mt-MWCNT hybrids contribute to the improvement in interlaminar shear strength, work of break, storage modulus, and thermal stability of the resulting composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
F. Lionetto, F. Montagna, D. Natali, F. De Pascalis, M. Nacucchi, F. Caretto, A. Maffezzoli
Summary: This study characterized the architectural anisotropy of short fiber reinforced polymers (SFRPs) using X-ray computed micro-tomography (micro-CT) and four different morphometric methods. The obtained information on fiber orientation was used to predict elastic constants and design SFRP components, showcasing the importance of understanding fiber structure for composite material properties.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuxi Shen, Alia Gallet-Pandelle, Hiroki Kurita, Fumio Narita
Summary: The study demonstrated that adding a surface-active agent and basalt fibers can significantly improve the mechanical properties of cellulose acetate composites, while the arrangement of fibers also affects this effect. Photodecomposition experiments showed that the photocatalyst also has a certain impact on the decomposition of materials.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xuan Zhang, Chao Wang, Yuhang Sun, Hui Ling, Gang Li, Xiaoping Yang
Summary: Naphthalimide-linked covalent organic framework (COF) with two-dimensional (A-COF and B-COF) and three-dimensional structure (M-COF) was designed and applied to self-assembly on PBO fiber surface, and the influences of 2D or 3D COF on interfacial and wave-transparent properties as well as their reinforcing mechanisms of composites were investigated.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hao Zheng, Guojun Song, Junjie Zhu, Chaohang Wang, Lina Zhang, Li Li, Wenjian Zhang, Bowen Li, Guangshun Wu, Xiaoping Yang, Caifeng Wang, Lichun Ma
Summary: In this study, the modulus difference between carbon fiber (CF) and resin was reduced and a gentle modulus transition was achieved through the structural design of CF and resin, which resulted in enhanced interfacial properties of the CF/EP composite. A multi-stage modulus gradient decreasing structure was constructed, dispersing external stress effectively for excellent interface properties. The bi-directional structural design increased the ILSS of CF/EP composites, providing new ideas for improving the mechanical properties of CF composites.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolong Hao, Junjie Xu, Haiyang Zhou, Wei Tang, Wenjuan Li, Qingwen Wang, Rongxian Ou
Summary: The absolute content of MAPE in UH-WPCs does not correlate positively with the mechanical properties, indicating that esterification may not be the key determinant for interfacial adhesion mechanisms when using MAPE as a compatibilizer.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shuhang Liu, Yiting Guo, Jianwei Li, Sichen Wu, Jie Xu, Emilia Pawlikowska, Jie Kong, Artur Maciej Rydosz, Mikolaj Szafran, Feng Gao
Summary: Ceramic/polymer dielectric functional composites, specifically the (Ba0.6Sr0.4)TiO3/PEEK (BST/PEEK) composites, were prepared with high frequency stability of the dielectric constant and low dielectric loss via cold-pressing sintering. The optimal properties of the BST/PEEK composites were achieved at a BST concentration of 40 vol% and sintered at 360°C for 1 hour, showing a permittivity of 23, a loss of 0.0065, F(x) <5%, and a dielectric tunability of 11.9%. The study provides insight for developing new composites with low loss and high frequency stability.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shan Cheng, Nan Li, Bing Wang, Fangyuan Hu, Lishuai Zong, Haoyue Hao, Qingguang Bao, Cheng Liu, Yousi Chen, Xigao Jian
Summary: A GO-SiO2 hybrid interface layer prepared by electrostatic adsorption improves the interface bonding between carbon fiber and poly(phthalazinone ether ketone), resulting in enhanced mechanical properties and hydrothermal aging resistance of the composite material.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Qing Wu, Qinqin Wan, Xin Yang, Fen Wang, Huanhuan Bai, Jianfeng Zhu
Summary: The study introduces a novel strategy of incorporating a ternary organic material on fiber surface to increase the interfacial shear strength of pitch-based carbon fiber composites. By forming a solid connection and enhancing surface energy, a synergistic hybrid network is created, leading to a significant increase in interfacial shear strength. The findings provide unique insights for addressing the weak interface in pitch-based carbon fiber composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Liangdong Zhang, Wenlu Liu, Haibin Jiang, Xiaohong Zhang, Yimei Shang, Chao Jiang, Xiang Wang, Guicun Qi, Binghai Li, Peng Xu, Jinliang Qiao
Summary: A new method of upcycling carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is proposed, using graphene supported on alumina fiber porous material (GPM) to generate plasma under microwave irradiation in a nitrogen atmosphere. This plasma can generate high temperature to pyrolyze the thermosetting polymer in CFRP into combustible gas and improve the graphitization degree of recycled carbon fiber (CF), resulting in T300 short-cut carbon fiber (SCF) with better properties than commercial T700 SCF when prepared composite.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jeffrey J. Kim, Avery D. Brown, Charles E. Bakis, Edward C. Smith
Summary: The study aims to explore hybrid CNT - carbon/epoxy composites for high damping and stiffness, and the system with highly aligned CNT yarns treated with a non-ionic surfactant, located at the interlayers and oriented along the loading direction, shows superior damping and stiffness characteristics.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Haibin Zhao, Zhiyong Gao, Dongjie Zhai, Guoqun Zhao
Summary: To improve the strength and stiffness of continuous carbon fiber/polyamide (PA 6) thermoplastic composites, combinational treatments of liquid phase oxidation, coupling agent, and coating were used to enhance the surface activity of CF fabric and interfacial bonding with PA 6 matrix. The results showed increased chemical activity on the CF surface and successful grafting of KH550. The tensile strength and Young's modulus of the composites were significantly improved by 21.2% and 24.1% respectively, and the retention rates of flexural strength and ILSS after damp heat aging were 66% and 67% respectively.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Chenping Zhang, Yugang Duan, Hong Xiao, Ben Wang, Yueke Ming, Yansong Zhu, Fugan Zhang
Summary: This paper investigates the interlaminar bond strength of laser in-situ consolidation CF/PEEK thermoplastic composites. The results show that porosity significantly affects the interlaminar shear strength, while there is no correlation between crystallinity and interlaminar shear strength. The interlaminar shear strength in the heated tool in-situ consolidation group is significantly higher than the constant pressure in-situ consolidation group.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yuge Ouyang, Liuyang Bai, Huafeng Tian, Xiaofei Li, Fangli Yuan
Summary: This paper reviews the current progress in the development of Al2O3 reinforced polymer composites, including preparation methods, heat conduction mechanisms, factors affecting thermal conductivity, methods for improving thermal conductivity, and emerging applications. It also identifies several outstanding issues that need to be addressed in order to achieve higher thermal conductivity.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yanchun Liu, Shujie Liu, Jie Liu, Xuejing Zheng, Keyong Tang
Summary: This study investigates the effect of gelatin type on the structure and properties of glycerol plasticized gelatin films reinforced by microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). Results indicate that the tensile strength of type-A and type-B gelatin (GelA and GelB) films increases significantly at an optimum MFC content. The incorporation of MFC also has a more pronounced impact on optical properties and moisture absorption capability of GelB films.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pengfei Yan, Mengya Li, Jie Liu, Yadi Hu, Keyong Tang
Summary: This study prepared a hydrogel with both excellent mechanical properties and antibacterial activity by incorporating molybdenum disulfide nanoparticles and polyvinyl alcohol molecular chains. The hydrogel showed rapid bacterial killing under near-infrared light irradiation due to the synergistic effect of reactive oxygen species and hyperthermia. In vitro experiments demonstrated the non-toxicity of the hydrogel to cells and its potential in promoting wound healing compared to pure polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yingnan Yue, Jinxu Liu, Shengyuan Gao, Ying Pei, Yongchao Jiang, Keyong Tang, Jun Zhang, Jie Liu, Xuejing Zheng
Summary: In this study, ChNs and DAMFC fibrils were used to enhance the mechanical strength of gelatin hydrogels, which also exhibited good self-healing and conductivity properties. The mechanical properties of the hydrogels were further improved by immersing in NaCl solution.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yadi Hu, Jie Liu, Xiumin Li, Fang Wang, Lan Luo, Ying Pei, Yong Lei, Keyong Tang
Summary: This study investigates the pyrolysis kinetics and mechanism of leathers tanned with mimosa extract and tannic acid, revealing differences in pyrolysis products and mechanisms attributed to different tanning agents. The research provides theoretical basis and evidence for converting solid leather wastes into value-added products.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Aofei Li, Jie Liu, Ziwei Qin, Lu Wang, Lu Li, Keyong Tang, Ying Pei
Summary: In this study, a collagen-based adsorption material was synthesized for efficient removal of cationic dye. The material exhibited excellent adsorption capacity and stability, and could be reused multiple times.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zonghui Zhang, Yadi Hu, Fang Wang, Xuejing Zheng, Jie Liu, Keyong Tang
Summary: The management and safe disposal of chrome-tanned leather wastes is crucial due to potential health risks and environmental hazards. This study proposes an integrated strategy for disposing of these wastes, involving the separation of chromium salts for recycling and pyrolysis of the acid-treated waste. The results provide useful information on the composition, morphology, and kinetics of the waste, offering an alternative route for recycling and disposing of chrome-containing leather wastes.
Review
Mycology
Mingrui Zhang, Yadi Hu, Jie Liu, Ying Pei, Keyong Tang, Yong Lei
Summary: Natural collagen-based cultural relics such as parchment and leather are susceptible to deterioration in their main components and physical properties due to the storage environment and biodeterioration. The common microbial communities on these artifacts and the biodeterioration mechanism are discussed.
FUNGAL BIOLOGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jie Liu, Zhengxin Ma, Yanchun Liu, Xuejing Zheng, Ying Pei, Keyong Tang
Summary: A study was conducted to fabricate antibacterial soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS)-based nanocomposite films containing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for food packaging applications. The presence of AgNPs improved the thermal stability and UV light barrier property of the SSPS films, showing excellent inhibition activity against different types of bacteria and extending the shelf life of green grapes in heat-sealed packaging pouches.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengxin Ma, Zeyuan Xing, Yao Zhao, Hongbo Zhang, Qiangwei Xin, Jie Liu, Meng Qin, Chunmei Ding, Jianshu Li
Summary: There is a high demand for multifunctional and sustainable packaging materials as alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. Soybean polysaccharides (SPS) show great potential as sustainable packaging materials due to their remarkable antioxidation and film-formation properties. However, their poor water resistance and mechanical properties have limited their further application. In this study, we developed an asymmetric multifunctional packaging film inspired by the Janus properties of lotus leaf. By incorporating SPS-stabilized silver nanoparticles with gelatin and wax, we were able to enhance the mechanical properties and water tolerance of the film, while also creating hierarchical micro-/ nano-structures on one side of the film resembling the natural front lotus leaf. This Janus film demonstrated outstanding water resistance, as well as excellent antibacterial activity, antioxidation properties, and UV-blocking performance. It has been successfully applied in food packaging, showing its potential as a sustainable high-performance solution.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Jiankang Chen, Jie Liu, Wen Yang, Ying Pei
Summary: A catalyst determines the mechanism of organic chemical reactions and biopolymers provide new opportunities for catalyst construction due to their biocompatibility, environmental friendliness, sustainability, and low cost. The use of collagen and silk fibroin materials for catalyst construction will revolutionize electronic devices and systems. This review summarizes the structure, origin, and processing methods of collagen and silk fibroin, as well as their advantages and applicability in catalyst construction. It also discusses the state-of-the-art design, fabrication, and application of collagen- and silk-based catalysts as carriers and precursors, and evaluates the challenges and prospects in their development.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yitong Dong, Zhilu Rao, Yanchun Liu, Xuejing Zheng, Keyong Tang, Jie Liu
Summary: An edible film based on soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) and gelatin incorporating curcumin was developed as active packaging material for soybean oil. Curcumin improved the structural and physical properties of the SSPS/gelatin films, and showed antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The film dissolved quickly in hot water and effectively delayed the oxidation of soybean oil.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yitong Dong, Yajing Li, Zhengxin Ma, Zhilu Rao, Xuejing Zheng, Keyong Tang, Jie Liu
Summary: Similar to other water-soluble polymer films, pure soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) films are rigid and brittle, limiting their practical applications in food packaging. This study investigated the effects of three commonly used polyol plasticizers on the properties of SSPS films. The addition of plasticizers significantly improved the ductility and water content of the films. PEG400-plasticized SSPS films showed the highest transparency and thermal stability, while sorbitol-plasticized films had better tensile strength and water vapor barrier properties. Glycerol-plasticized films had the highest elongation at break, moisture content, and water solubility.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Liu, Yitong Dong, Xuejing Zheng, Ying Pei, Keyong Tang
Summary: In this study, citric acid was used as a non-toxic crosslinking agent to improve the properties of glycerol-plasticized SSPS films. The CA-crosslinked SSPS films showed enhanced water resistance, mechanical strength, UV-barrier properties, water vapor barrier properties, antioxidant properties, and thermal properties. Additionally, the CA-crosslinked SSPS films exhibited superior antibacterial properties and delayed oxidative deterioration in food packaging application tests.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Liu, Xiumin Li, Keyong Tang, Shufa Qin, Jie Liu
Summary: By using alkaline protease to remove hair and open collagen fiber-bundles after pre-swelling bovine hides with alkali, a green and high-efficiency ecological processing technology for preparing pure collagen fiber woven materials was designed. The cross-linked pure collagen material produced from this process has better fiber fullness, fleeciness, and grain surface smoothness compared to conventional methods. The pollutants load of wastewater from this process is significantly lower as well.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haolin Zhu, Hui Liu, Keyong Tang, Jie Liu, Xuejing Zheng, Ying Pei, Jide Zhong
Summary: This study explored the use of soluble soybean polysaccharide dialdehyde (DPA) as a green tanning agent for leather. By optimizing the preparation conditions using the response surface methodology, DPA tanned leather with good mechanical properties and collagen fiber dispersion was obtained.
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)
