Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yong Li, Yao Xiao, Long Yu, Kang Ji, Dongsheng Li
Summary: Tools are crucial in determining the accuracy, performance, and cost of composite structures manufacturing. Collaboration between industry and academia is necessary to explore new developments and provide lightweight, low cost, durable, and functional tools for high performance composite structures. Progress in materials, structures, and functionalities of tools for conventional and advanced composites manufacturing has been reviewed to bridge the current gap between industry and academia.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xianyuan Liu, Heng Zhou, Zilong Wang, Xu Han, Zehua Zhao, Ying Guo, Wenbin Liu, Jun Wang, Tong Zhao
Summary: Constructing 3D thermal transport frameworks and aligned structures are effective strategies to improve the thermal conductivity of polymer composites. By assembling complex microspheres and preparing aligned fillers, the thermal conductivity of the composites can be significantly increased.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xinghuo Wang, Xueli Yang, Chuanhui Xu, Baofeng Lin, Lihua Fu
Summary: The gradient metal-ligand cross-linking method is used to adjust the distribution of thermoplastic carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)Cu nano-framework in carboxyl styrene butadiene rubber (XSBR) matrix, enabling the multiple reprogramming of the material's initial shape. The resulting composite exhibits excellent mechanical properties, thermal-response sensitivity, and solubility resistance, making it a potential candidate for medical materials.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ji-un Jang, Seung Hwan Lee, Jaewoo Kim, Seong Yun Kim, Seong Hun Kim
Summary: Studies have shown that the fraction of the secondary filler inducing the maximum synergistic effect decreases with increasing total filler content, leading to an anti-synergistic effect at high fractions. Effective phonon transfer and high thermal conductivity can be achieved at the optimum fraction due to improved filler network formation. The Kim-Jang-Lee model was proposed for both the synergistic and anti-synergistic effects based on the ratio of fillers in the composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(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
Materials Science, Composites
Zixuan Chen, Tianyu Yu, Yun-Hae Kim, Zetian Yang, Yan Li, Tao Yu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the mechanical properties of basalt fiber reinforced polymers (BFRPs) with the incorporation of different structured nanoclays, and to improve their interfacial bonding through experimental methods. The results show that a flattened nanoclay structure is more effective for enhancing the modulus, and the inclusion of different structured nanoclays also improves the interlaminar strength and toughness of BFRPs.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Danian Liu, Jingwen Wang, Wenhai Peng, Houqing Wang, Hua Ren
Summary: Researchers have designed an organic semiconductor material, polyethylene glycol-polyaniline multialternating block copolymer, to meet the demand for lightweight and flexibility in the development of aeronautics, astronautics, and wearable technology. This material has good processing performance and dispersion, and its alternating block structure provides a high dielectric constant.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Seonghyeon Ahn, Chanil Park, Sungmin Park, Jae-Hak Choi, Yong Seok Kim, Youngjae Yoo
Summary: This study proposes a method for reducing the melt viscosity of PPS composites by synthesizing a novel flow modifier (PHBTA) using MCP. Compared to a reference material (PHPA), PPS/GF composites containing PHBTA exhibit enhanced performance and improved compatibility, and the predicted results are in good agreement with experimental results. The study aims to improve the flowability of PPS/GF composites and provides further insight into the rheological and mechanical properties of FRP composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Topal Serra, Abdulrahman Al-Nadhari, Ceren Yildirim, Bertan Beylergil, Cihan Kan, Serkan Unal, Mehmet Yildiz
Summary: This study investigates a novel approach of improving the mechanical performance of scarf-repaired carbon fiber reinforced composites by integrating nanomaterials in the patch constituents. The findings show that the type of nanoreinforcement and its integration process play a crucial role in the failure behavior and mechanical performance of the repair systems.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Congmei Lin, Bing Huang, Zhijian Yang, Feiyan Gong, Xu Zhao, Liping Pan, Jianhu Zhang, Shijun Liu, Jiahui Liu, Jiang Li, Shaoyun Guo
Summary: By incorporating nano-TATB particles into PBX, significant improvements in mechanical properties such as storage modulus, strength, and toughness can be achieved. This enhancement is attributed to the nano effect of nanoparticles and the interlocking block formed on the rough surface of nano-TATB, providing stronger interfacial interaction.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Chen Chen, Xavier Legrand, Yan Hong, Peng Wang
Summary: In order to improve the quality and mechanical properties of thick and lightweight composites, a tufted sandwich structure with a nonwoven core is developed. Four sets of samples were tested to study the influence of foam, tufting thread and nonwoven on the shear and flexural performance. It was found that the sandwich with a nonwoven core had significantly higher shear and bending stress compared to the one with a pure foam core.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zheqi Peng, Xin Wang, Lining Ding, Zhishen Wu
Summary: This study adopts a bundle-based concept to model unidirectional hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer composites and conducts a parametric study and optimization framework development. The results show that a dispersed arrangement of fiber bundles can delay damage propagation and enhance overall performance.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bozhen Wu, Yujing Yu, Kaiqi Zhu, Yuhao Yang, Xinghan Wen, Renrong Liu, Honghao Zhu, Jiang Huang
Summary: Magnetic PA6 microspheres with porous structures were prepared and encapsulated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to obtain PPA6@NiM/PDMS composites. The porous structure increases the attenuation path of the electromagnetic wave, and the nickel layer improves the magnetic loss and absorption of the electromagnetic wave. An asymmetric gradient structure was constructed to further enhance the absorption effect, achieving high shielding effectiveness and absorption coefficient. The designed composite material shows potential for creating high-absorbing and high-performance electromagnetic shielding materials.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Chunwang He, Jingran Ge, Yanfei Chen, Yanping Lian
Summary: Virtual testing is a powerful tool for characterizing the mechanical behavior of materials, and this paper proposes a FE-SCA concurrent multiscale framework to overcome the challenges of virtual testing for composite structures. The results show that the proposed framework can accurately predict the mechanical behavior of woven structures and has higher efficiency compared to traditional methods. Due to its efficiency and predictive ability, the FE-SCA concurrent multiscale virtual testing has the potential to facilitate composite design and structure optimization.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yichuan Zhang, Zhipeng Li, Guangming Chen, Yue Hu, Liang Deng
Summary: In this study, the trade-off between thermoelectric (TE) and mechanical (ME) performances in flexible polycarbonate (PC)/single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) composites was successfully decoupled via interfacial adjustment. The obtained composite exhibited improved TE and ME performances by enhancing interfacial affinity and electrical conductivity.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Roya Roudbari, Narjes Keramati, Mohsen Ghorbani
Summary: The novel ZIF-8@SnO2@CoFe2O4 nanostructure showed excellent Ni(II) adsorption performance and biocidal activities against selected strains of bacteria, indicating potential applications in wastewater treatment and disinfection.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Seyedeh Sadrieh Emadian, Mohsen Ghorbani, Gholamreza Bakeri
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pouria Khalaj, Hannaneh Naghibi, Mohsen Ghorbani
Summary: The present study aimed to synthesize polypyrrole coated tin oxide (PPy/SnO2) nanocomposite for the removal of Acid Blue 62 anionic dye and disinfection of bacteria. The nanoadsorbent showed high adsorption capacity for Acid Blue 62 and exceptional disinfection ability for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mohammad Soleimani Lashkenari, Amirmohammad Khosravi Ghasemi, Mohsen Ghorbani, Sajjad Rezaei
Summary: In this study, a promising substrate for bimetallic platinum-copper (PtCu) catalyst in the form of RGO/PANI/Pt/Cu was developed by combining polyaniline (PANI) prepared through an in-situ polymerization technique with reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanosheets. The fabricated RGO/PANI/Pt/Cu exhibited significantly improved electrochemical performance and durability in the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) compared to pure Pt catalyst. The electrocatalyst demonstrated appropriate catalytic activity and stability in the MOR, as confirmed by 150-scan cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mina Kheirtalab, Reza Abedini, Mohsen Ghorbani
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nasim Danesh, Mohsen Ghorbani, Azam Marjani
Summary: In this study, a novel nanocomposite adsorbent GFLE was successfully applied for the removal of Cu2+ ions. Statistical optimization and modeling calculations were used to determine the optimal working conditions and demonstrate adsorption equilibrium and kinetics models.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shima Ayazi, Mohsen Ghorbani, Reza Abedini
Summary: By incorporating a novel SiO2@ CuFe2O4 nanocomposite into a mixed-matrix-composite (MMC) membrane, the membrane showed improved antibacterial properties and dye removal performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Soleimani Lashkenari, Mohsen Ghorbani, Nadia Silakhori, Hassan Karimi-Maleh
Summary: Polyaniline-Silica (PANI-SiO2) nanocomposite was developed as a support to enhance the performance of Pt/Ni electrocatalyst in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). Experimental data and theoretical calculations confirmed that Pt/Ni/SiO2-PANI electrocatalyst showed outstanding catalytic activity and stability, which are crucial for practical applications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yalda Zolfaghari, Mohsen Ghorbani, Mohammad Soleimani Lashkenari
Summary: A ternary MnFe2O4/CNT/ZIF (MCZ) nanocomposite with superior electrochemical performance and stability was prepared and applied for supercapacitor devices. The electrochemical properties of the MCZ nanocomposite were investigated using CV, GCD, and EIS methods, showing advantages in terms of energy density, power density, and cycle stability.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zahra Mohammadi Niaki, Mohsen Ghorbani, Seyyed Aliasghar Ghoreishi
Summary: Different ratios of ZnFe2O4, Uio-66 nanoparticles and ZnFe2O4@Uio-66 photocatalytic nanocomposites were synthesized and applied for the degradation of MNZ antibiotic. It was observed that the degradation efficiency increased when the concentration of ZnFe2O4 was twice that of Uio-66.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fatemeh Karimi, Mohsen Ghorbani, Mohammad Soleimani Lashkenari, Masoomeh Jajroodi, Elahe Fallah Talooki, Yasser Vaseghian, Onur Karaman, Ceren Karaman
Summary: This study successfully developed PANI-MnFe2O4/Pt/Ru nanocomposite as an effective catalyst for ethanol oxidation process with improved efficiency, stability, and carbon monoxide tolerance, which are essential for practical applications in alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mohsen Ghorbani, Babak Mozafari, Mehdi Firouzi, Farzad Golshan
Summary: This paper proposes a RC-type solid state fault current limiter (SSFCL) to enhance the low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) requirement of wind power plants (WPPs). Simulation results show that the RC-type SSFCL can effectively improve the LVRT performance of WPPs under both symmetrical and asymmetrical fault conditions, and outperforms the RL-type SSFCL.
ELECTRIC POWER COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Elham Amouee, Morteza Mohammadi Zanjireh, Mandi Bahaghighat, Mohsen Ghorbani
FACTA UNIVERSITATIS-SERIES ELECTRONICS AND ENERGETICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kambiz Rezapour, Reza Effatnejad, Farnaz Amin Salehi, Alireza Abdollahshirazi, Mohsen Ghorbani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GLOBAL WARMING
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Amalia Spina, Simonetta Cirilli, Andrea Sorci, Geoff Clayton, Valerio Gennari, Mansour Ghorbani, Mohsen Ghorbani, Masoud Ovissi, Giacomo Rettori, Roberto Rettori
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Keyu Zhu, Xitao Zheng, Jing Peng, Jiaming Sun, Ruilin Huang, Leilei Yan
Summary: This paper discusses the influence of multiple impacts on the compression strength of honeycomb sandwich structures with composite face sheets. It is found that the size of the impactor affects the turning point of the compression strength. Additionally, high impact energy leads to damage in the bottom face sheet and reduces the overall compression strength.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Danqian Wang, Yanfei Yue, Jueshi Qian
Summary: Magnesium Potassium Phosphate Cement (MKPC) as a binder for steel rebars shows improved corrosion resistance when subjected to carbonation, due to the increase in pH and the formation of a more protective oxide film.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhibin Li, Wenyu Wang, Pengcheng Xue, Xingyu Wei, Jian Xiong
Summary: This work proposes a design approach and manufacturing method for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) corrugated sandwich truncated cones (CSTC) to improve their anti-debonding ability and ensure reliability. The study establishes theoretical models for CSTCs' stiffness and failure modes, which are verified through experiments and finite element analysis (FEA). The research reveals the effect of geometric parameters on failure modes and performs an optimal design for CSTC structures. The findings have significant implications for the design and application of lightweight CSTCs in constructions, such as launch vehicle adapters.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mingyu Zhang, Lei Chu, Jiahua Chen, Fuxun Qi, Xiaoyan Li, Xinliang Chen, Deng-Guang Yu
Summary: This review summarizes the different structures and construction methods of fibrous membranes with asymmetric wettability. It also reviews the biological applications of these membranes and suggests future challenges.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
E. Mofakhami, L. Gervat, B. Fayolle, G. Miquelard-Garnier, C. Ovalle, L. Laiarinandrasana
Summary: This study investigates the effects of fibre concentration on the mechanical response of welded glass-fibre-reinforced polypropylene (GF-PP). Experimental observations reveal a significant reduction in weld ratio, up to 60%, indicating a decreased strength compared to the bulk material. Increasing fibre content in the welded material results in a decrease in stress at break and strain at the maximum stress. The use of DIC technique and X-ray microtomography further confirms the localized strain amplification in the welded zone due to the significant increase in fibre density.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Emad Pourahmadi, Farjad Shadmehri, Rajamohan Ganesan
Summary: This research compares the mechanical properties of laminates manufactured using automated fiber placement and conventional autoclave curing methods. The results show that laminates manufactured using automated fiber placement have a lower interlaminar shear strength compared to laminates reconsolidated using autoclave curing. A finite element simulation method is proposed to quantitatively analyze these differences.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Johnny Jakobsen, Benny Endelt, Fahimeh Shakibapour
Summary: This study proposes a new bolted/pinned joining method for composite applications, which improves load transfer by introducing a patch-type reinforcement. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements in both static and fatigue load conditions compared to existing methods. Finite element simulations highlight the advantage of this method, as it creates a more efficient load-transferring mechanism through different stress distributions.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Gisele G. Cintra, Janine D. Vieira, Daniel C. T. Cardoso, Thomas Keller
Summary: This paper proposes a novel approach to assess multi-crack behavior in layered fiber-polymer composites. The generated Compliance and R-curves provide useful insights into understanding the multiple delamination process and allow for separate evaluation of strain energy release rate (SERR) for each crack. The developed cohesive zone model successfully simulates the failure process zone of three parallel cracks, showing good agreement between the numerical model and experimental results.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Renil Thomas Kidangan, Sreedhar Unnikrishnakurup, C. Krishnamurthy, Krishnan Balasubramaniam
Summary: The induction heating process can accurately identify fiber orientation and stacking order, making it a valuable tool for large-area inspection and quality control in manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sungjun Hwang, Yousoo Han, Douglas J. Gardner
Summary: Bleached Kraft pulp, unbleached Kraft pulp, and old corrugated cardboard pulp are suitable for producing cellulose nanofibril suspensions. Spray drying is a fast, simple, cost-effective, and scalable drying method. Spray-dried cellulose nanofibrils can be used as reinforcing materials in polypropylene matrices. The particle size of cellulose nanofibrils affects the material properties.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mehdi Mahdavi, Abbas Zolfaghari
Summary: This study aims to improve the recovery forces of shape memory polymers (SMPs) through material extrusion additive manufacturing. By using glass fiber (GF) as reinforcement and manufacturing multi-layer composite specimens, it was found that PLA with 6.62% GF exhibited the best recovery force, which was further optimized through annealing heat treatment.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Ao, Antonio Vazquez-Lopez, Davide Mocerino, Carlos Gonzalez, De-Yi Wang
Summary: The vulnerability of natural fibers to heat and fire poses a significant challenge for their substitution of traditional fiber reinforcements in composite materials. Natural fiber/polymer composites (NFCs) are regarded as potential candidates for engineering applications due to their environmental friendliness and low-impact sourcing. Thus, appropriate approaches need to be implemented to enhance the fire safety of NFCs. This review summarizes and discusses the latest understanding of flammability and thermal properties of natural fibers, with a special focus on their interaction with polymer matrix in fire behavior. Additionally, the latest developments in flame-retardant approaches for NFCs are reviewed, covering both flame retardancy and fire structural integrity. Finally, future prospects and perspectives on fire safety of NFCs are proposed, providing insights into further advancements of NFCs.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Wang, Siqi Huo, Guofeng Ye, Bingtao Wang, Zhenghong Guo, Qi Zhang, Pingan Song, Hao Wang, Zhitian Liu
Summary: The demand for multifunctional, transparent epoxy resin with superior dielectric, mechanical, and fire-safety performances is increasing in modern industries. Researchers have developed an epoxidized, phosphaphenanthrene-containing poly(styrene butadiene styrene) (ESD) for advanced fire-safe epoxy resin, which maintains high transparency and improves UV-blocking property. The addition of 10 wt% ESD results in improved mechanical properties, decreased dielectric constant and loss, and outperformance compared to other fire-safe epoxy resins. This research provides an effective method for developing multifunctional flame-retardant epoxy resin.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Bo Pang, Heping Zheng, Zuquan Jin, Dongshuai Hou, Yunsheng Zhang, Xiaoyun Song, Yanan Sun, Zhiyong Liu, Wei She, Lin Yang, Mengyuan Li
Summary: This study develops an internal superhydrophobic material (ISM) using waste denitrification fly ash, which maintains stable hydrophobicity under harsh conditions of use and does not rely on expensive fluor-based surface modifications. The synthesized ISM has excellent matrix strength, strong waterproof properties, and retains superhydrophobicity even at damaged or friction interfaces.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Meirbek Mussatayev, Qiuji Yi, Mark Fitzgerald, Vincent K. Maes, Paul Wilcox, Robert Hughes
Summary: Real-time monitoring of carbon fibre composites during Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) manufacturing remains a challenge for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques. This study designed a directional eddy-current (EC) probe to evaluate the detectability of out-of-plane wrinkles. Experimental evaluations and finite element modeling were conducted to better understand the relationship between eddy-current density and defect detection. The findings suggest that the probe configuration with an asymmetric driver coil and differential pickup coils shows the best capability for wrinkle detection.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
