Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yabi Yang, Shuang Liu, Guoliang Zhang, Ziqing Hu, Liang Jin, Bingqing Quan, Xiaoyun Hao, Hao Wu, Xiaofan Ji, Xiang Lu
Summary: The design of CNF-encapsulated PEG-based PCCs has effectively addressed the issue of phase transition leakage and enabled leakage monitoring. The CNF6/Pmix2 composite exhibits excellent thermal energy storage and reusability, indicating promising applications in energy conversion and storage.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Lijun Wang, Bangli Yang, Lilu Zhou, Bin Xue, Zhao Yang
Summary: A non-continuous two-step foaming process was used to prepare microcellular epoxy/carbon nanofiber composite foams with controlled anisotropic cellular structure. Through systematic investigation, it was found that even after reheating, the final composite foams still exhibited anisotropy in electrical and mechanical properties. This anisotropic behavior was attributed to the hindering effect of oriented carbon nanofibers on the expansion of bubbles in specific directions.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Seong-Hwang Kim, Soo-Jin Park
Summary: This study proposes a simple and efficient method to enhance the interfacial adhesion of CFRPs by introducing GO-GNFs nanofiller. The reinforcing mechanisms are explored by analyzing the surface properties of GO-GNFs and the wettability between fiber and nanofillers within the epoxy matrix.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
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
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wondu Lee, Wonyoung Yang, Jooheon Kim
Summary: A novel filler surface treatment is used to produce thermally conductive composites by grafting ANF and PER onto the surface of GnP. The resulting composite exhibits exceptional properties and has the potential to enhance thermal management in electronic devices.
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Wondu Lee, Jooheon Kim
Summary: In this study, novel thermally conductive PCM composites were prepared by grafting cellulose nanofibers and covering with aluminum nitride, exhibiting high through-plane thermal conductivity and latent heat. These composites enable efficient thermal management and have high tensile strength.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ping Tang, Zijian Zhang, Chenxin Guo, Shaohua Zeng, Pengpeng Chen, Ying Xu, Wangyan Nie, Yifeng Zhou
Summary: Carbon nanotubes have great potential for use in microelectronic packaging due to their excellent thermal conductivities. However, their high electroconductibility and poor radial conductivity limit their application in insulating materials. In this study, a heterostructured brushlike hybrid was prepared by anchoring amine-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes onto insulating montmorillonite. The resulting composites exhibited improved thermal conductivity, mechanical properties, and thermal stability, providing a promising strategy for fabricating polymer composites.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yevgen Mamunya, Oleksii Maruzhenko, Roman Kolisnyk, Maksym Iurzhenko, Andrii Pylypenko, Olha Masiuchok, Marcin Godzierz, Igor Krivtsun, Barbara Trzebicka, Sebastien Pruvost
Summary: Electrothermal processes were investigated in pyroresistive composites of high-density polyethylene with carbon black and carbon fibers. The kinetic heating curves showed an exponential dependence with a heating rate constant for each composite. Equilibrium temperature was reached after a short heating time, and decreased with the presence of positive temperature coefficient of resistance (PTC) effect. The composites exhibited self-regulating capability and the equilibrium temperature depended on the applied voltage and electric power with different relationships. An application of using HDPE-CB composite as a heating element for resistance welding was demonstrated.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hao Sun, Tong Ji, Hongjie Bi, Min Xu, Liping Cai, Maurizio Manzo
Summary: This study designed and fabricated a CS/CNT/NR composite with high thermal conductivity by incorporating 1D carbon nanotubes into 3D wood-derived carbon scaffold, demonstrating a synergistic effect between CS and CNT for forming a heat percolation network. The unique 3D interconnected structure of the composite ensures high-speed heat transport and promotes the use of renewable materials for efficient heat dissipation in thermal management materials.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Qing Wu, Huanhuan Bai, Aijun Gao, Jianfeng Zhu
Summary: In this study, high-density grafting of carbon nanotube/carbon nanofiber (CNT/CNF) on carbon fiber surface was achieved, leading to improved interfacial shear strength. This reinforcement effect is mainly attributed to the improved wettability and the provision of sufficient hydrogen bonding and pinning effect. The appropriate amount of CNT/CNF hybrid also resulted in a gradual modulus transition at the interface, reducing stress concentration.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Boxue Chen, Yi Zhang, Chi Mao, Yu Gan, Bolun Li, Haopeng Cai
Summary: This study fabricated rapid self-healing carbon fiber/epoxy composites by using core-shell nanofiber as a healing agent, which can efficiently fill and completely heal the damaged region.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Patcharapon Somdee, Manauwar Ali Ansari, Kalman Marossy
Summary: In this study, flexible and rigid polyurethane/copper composites were prepared via a simple solution casting process. The dispersion and chemical bonding of the filler were investigated, and the thermal properties and mechanical properties of the composites were analyzed. The results showed that the thermal conductivity of the composites was significantly improved compared to the pure polyurethane, and the mechanical properties were also enhanced. The study suggests that copper microparticles can serve as an active filler in both flexible and rigid polyurethane matrices.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
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
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Chen, Jiaming Zhu, Yang Pan, Hong Wu, Shaoyun Guo, Jianhui Qiu
Summary: Highly oriented hybrid networks of silicon carbide (SiC)-packed boron nitride (BN) platelets were constructed by applying a strong extensional and shearing field, resulting in high-performance wear resistant PA6 composites. The prepared composites exhibited significantly improved in-plane and through-plane thermal conductivity compared to pure PA6. Furthermore, the composites showed increased yield strength, excellent ductility, and reduced wear rate. This method has great potential for manufacturing advanced components like linear bearings and guideways.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hua Xiao, Zi Xin Huang, Ze Ping Zhang, Min Zhi Rong, Ming Qiu Zhang
Summary: A facile strategy for effectively constructing in-plane and through-plane thermal conduction paths in polyimide (PI) and its flexible copper clad laminates (FCCLs) was reported by incorporation of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) in a controlled manner. The specific sea-island architecture allowed the preparation of highly thermally conductive flexible PI film and its FCCLs at relatively lower total boron nitride loading. The results of the current work may open a new avenue for promoting the practical application of thermally conductive PI based FCCLs.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
A. Cortes, Xoan F. Sanchez Romate, J. L. Aguilar, A. Jimenez-Suarez, M. Campo, S. G. Prolongo
Summary: The study explores the selective shape memory capabilities of CNT doped nanocomposites with Digital Light Processing. The ratio of rigid and elastic resins affects the glass transition temperature and electrical conductivity of the material. Selective shape memory activation by Joule's heating has shown promising results with shape recovery ratios above 75% in every case.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
A. Cortes, N. Perez-Chao, A. Jimenez-Suarez, M. Campo, S. G. Prolongo
Summary: Traditional SM polymers usually require external heating source stimulation, but adding carbon nanotubes can transform them into electro-active actuators, with resistive heating having fast speed and low energy consumption.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Antonio del Bosque, Xoan F. Sanchez-Romate, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Urena
Summary: The use of graphene and other carbon nanoparticles in developing chemical and physical sensors is of great interest. A graphene nanoplatelet-PDMS sensor is proposed in this study, with a focus on its strain-sensing capabilities and crack propagation mechanisms. The results show that the sensor has high sensitivity and robustness, and it can successfully detect human motion by monitoring neck, wrist, and facial movements.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Antonio del Bosque, Xoan F. Sanches-Romate, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Urena
Summary: Highly stretchable sensors based on graphene nanoplatelet reinforced polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) have been manufactured for human motion monitoring purposes. The sensors exhibit ultra-high gauge factor values at low strain levels and decreasing sensitivity with increasing graphene nanoplatelet content. Electrical resistance and impedance spectroscopy analyses reveal the electrical behaviors of the sensors under tensile and compressive conditions. A proof of concept study demonstrates the capability of the sensors in detecting various human motions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac Lorero, Monica Campo, Carmen Arribas, Margarita Gonzalez Prolongo, Felix Antonio Lopez, Silvia G. Prolongo
Summary: The zinc alkaline battery is a popular source of portable electrical energy, with a high consumption rate. This study proposes the use of zinc oxide microparticles recovered from worn-out batteries as fillers in epoxy resins to create nanocomposites with improved thermal and mechanical properties. The addition of ceramic nanofillers enhances the barrier effect and hydrophobicity of the epoxy resins. Different nanocomposites with recycled and commercial nanoparticles have been manufactured, and their properties and behavior have been evaluated.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Antonio del Bosque, Bianca K. Munoz, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Urena
Summary: This article investigates the fabrication and performance evaluation of solid polymer electrolytes based on epoxy resins, ionic liquid, and nanoparticles. The optimized electrolyte demonstrates excellent thermomechanical and electrochemical properties and follows the Arrhenius ion transport model.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Antonio del Bosque, Xoan F. Sanchez-Romate, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Urena
Summary: Carbon nanotube reinforced polydimethylsiloxane sensors for human motion monitoring are proposed. The dispersion of nanoparticles into the polymer matrix using ultrasonication provides higher electrical sensitivity compared to three-roll milling. The optimum conditions for the sensors were determined at 0.4 CNT wt.% dispersed by ultrasonication, providing high robustness and applicability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jose Hobson, Guang-Zhong Yin, Xiaoli Yu, Xiaodong Zhou, Silvia Gonzalez Prolongo, Xiang Ao, De-Yi Wang
Summary: Rare earth oxide particles have gained significant attention due to their wide diversity of applications. In this study, cerium oxide was incorporated into EVA/MDH composites, resulting in improved flame retardancy, mechanical properties, and anti-ultraviolet aging performance. The addition of CeO2 significantly increased the elongation at break and Young's modulus of the composites, and reduced the peak heat release rate. The combination of CeO2 with MDH improved the filler-polymer interaction and dispersion, leading to enhanced mechanical properties, flame retardancy, and anti-ultraviolet aging performance.
Article
Polymer Science
Fabio Muscas, Valentina Sessini, Laura Peponi, Antonio Julio Lopez, Alejandro Urena, Rodrigo Navarro, Angel Marcos-Fernandez
Summary: In this study, polyurethanes capable of forming quadruple hydrogen bonds were synthesized and characterized using supramolecular polyurethanes theories. The materials exhibited excellent shape-memory response at both 100 and 85 degrees C.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Antonio del Bosque, Rocio Calderon-Villajos, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Urena
Summary: Multifunctional nanocomposites based on carbon nanotubes (CNT)-reinforced Surlyn demonstrate high strain sensitivity, robust electromechanical response, self-healing capabilities, increased Young's modulus, and enhanced thermal conductivity, making them highly versatile in various applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alejandro Cortes, Alberto Jimenez-Suarez, Alejandro Urena, Silvia G. Prolongo, Monica Campo
Summary: This study investigates the electrical and electrothermal properties of CNT/GNP-doped nanocomposites in order to optimize their anti-icing and de-icing capabilities. A comparison is made between 3D-printed circuits and coatings based on these materials. The results show that increasing the nanoparticle content leads to higher electrical conductivity and a larger cross-sectional area of the coatings, resulting in higher heat generation. In addition, the successful de-icing test performed by the specimen with the highest self-heating capability demonstrates the suitability of the studied nanocomposites for de-icing purposes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Rocio Calderon-Villajos, Xoan Fernandez Sanchez-Romate, Alberto Jimenez-Suarez, Silvia Gonzalez Prolongo
Summary: Self-healing materials have become a focus of interest in recent years. The use of thermoset/thermoplastics blends offers a promising option with low activation temperatures and infinite healing cycles. However, a systematic study of healing conditions and evaluation is necessary for further industrial development.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xoan F. Sanchez-Romate, Antonio Del Bosque, Anabel Crespo, Rafael Alonso, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Urena
Summary: This study proposes an adhesive based on Fe3O4 nanoparticle-doped epoxy resin for detachable adhesive joints with GFRP substrates. The results show that increasing the MNP content promotes larger aggregates and reduces nanoparticle sedimentation. The addition of expandable microspheres allows for a more uniform dispersion of MNPs and enhances the adhesive's electromagnetic heating capability. Furthermore, the lap shear strength of the adhesive is significantly reduced under EM heating, facilitating successful detachme
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
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APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Bianca K. Munoz, Andres Gonzalez-Banciella, Daniel Urena, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Urena
Summary: Different modifications of woven carbon fiber based on carbon aerogel, copper oxide nanoparticles, and lignin have been tested for the fabrication and performance of a flexible supercapacitor. The device with a sandwich type configuration showed the best performance and maintained good electrochemical values even during and after bending.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xi Liu, Wei Shen, Jincun Fu, Toshiaki Natsuki, Lvtao Zhu
Summary: The 3-D carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composite tubes were designed and formed using a novel braiding-winding-pultrusion processing technique. The effects of temperature environments on the mechanical responses and damage behaviors of the composite tubes were investigated, and it was found that the structural design of the tubes directly affects their axial bearing capacity.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Weihao Yuan, Ziyang Zhang, Yueshan Li, Yudong Huang, Zhengxiang Zhong, Zhen Hu
Summary: In this study, the simultaneous self-healing of matrix and interface damage of fiber-reinforced composites was achieved by integrating extrinsic self-healing based on microcapsules and internal self-healing based on coordination interaction. The high exothermic action of epoxy resin and mercaptan repair agent in the self-healing process was observed using infrared thermal imaging technology for in-situ and real-time damage detection.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Israr Ud Din, Adnan Ahmed, Farah Tarek, Wesley Cantwell, Kamran A. Khan
Summary: In this study, a finite element model driven by XCT was developed to simulate the folding characteristics of origami structures, and the results showed good agreement with experimental data. The study demonstrates the potential application of XCT-driven FE modeling in simulating foldable structures.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yishan Yang, Yukang Lai, Song Zhao, Hongguang Chen, Renshu Li, Yongjiang Wang
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of a new transparent fiber reinforced polymer material (tGFRP) with high transparency and superior mechanical properties by controlling the refractive index of epoxy resin and using a novel processing technique.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yuhang Liu, Kai Huang, Junfeng Ding, Shangyang Yu, Zhixing Li, Li Zhang, Licheng Guo
Summary: This study proposes a method for accurately predicting the penetration failure load of composites using acoustic emission (AE) data. The method includes a cyclic loading test schedule and an extrapolation method based on uncertainty. The results show that this method can accurately predict the failure load when LR equals 1.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jinxia Cai, Bing Xie, Yunliang Jiang, Jinshan Lu, Zeyu Li, Pu Mao, Mohsin Ali Marwat, Haibo Zhang
Summary: This research aims to develop ternary nanocomposites composed of polycarbonate, Al2O3 nanoparticles, and BaTiO3 nanowires for capacitive energy-storage. By optimizing the capacitor materials, the discharge energy density and efficiency have been improved, and the superiority of the ternary polymer nanocomposites for dielectric energy-storage has been validated through finite element analysis.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hon Lam Cheung, Mohsen Mirkhalaf
Summary: The aim of this study is to develop physics-based models and establish a structure-property relationship for short fiber composites. High-fidelity full-field simulations are computationally expensive and time-consuming, so the use of artificial neural networks and transfer learning technique is proposed to solve this issue and improve modeling accuracy and efficiency.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yue Jiang, Juyoung Leem, Ashley M. Robinson, Shuai Wu, Andy H. Huynh, Dongwon Ka, Ruike Renee Zhao, Yan Xia, Xiaolin Zheng
Summary: The effect of interface engineering on the combustion and mechanical performance of high-loading B/HTPB composites was investigated in this study. It was found that both covalently bonded and nonpolar/nonpolar interfaces effectively reduced the aggregation of B particles, promoting combustion efficiency and burning rate, and enhancing the mechanical properties of the composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
R. Mohsenzadeh, B. H. Soudmand, A. H. Najafi, M. Fattahi, D. P. Uyen
Summary: This study examines the morphological features of nano-zeolite nanoparticles incorporated into ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene nanocomposites. The dispersion of nanoparticles within the polymer matrix was improved following nano-zeolite incorporation. The size and distribution of nanoparticles were determined through tailored histograms, and the effective elastic moduli of nanocomposites were calculated, considering interfacial effects.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Chunming Ji, Jiqiang Hu, Rene Alderliesten, Jinchuan Yang, Zhengong Zhou, Yuguo Sun, Bing Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of impact damage on the fatigue behavior of CF/PEEK-titanium hybrid laminates. A fatigue life model is proposed to predict the S-N curves of the laminates based on energy dissipation approach. The energy dissipation behavior of the laminates under different experimental conditions is analyzed through post-impact fatigue tests, and the correlation between impact damage and fatigue dissipation energy is determined. The validity of the proposed model is verified through fatigue tests under different stress ratios and impact energy levels.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shaokai Hu, Ping Han, Chao Meng, Ying Yu, Shaolong Han, Haoyu Wang, Gang Wei, Zheng Gu
Summary: This study decorates MXene on the surface of carbon fiber using different bonding interactions to improve the interface adhesion and mechanical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers composites (CFRPs). The results demonstrate that CFRPs reinforced by CF-c-MXene show the optimal properties, with significant improvements in impact strength and interfacial shear strength compared to the unsized carbon fiber-reinforced composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Steven U. Mamolo, Henry A. Sodano
Summary: This study demonstrates that chlorination of ANFs and oxygen plasma treatment of carbon fibers enables the formation of a chlorinated ANF (Cl-ANF) interphase, resulting in a 79.8% increase in interfacial shear strength and a 33.7% increase in short beam strength in CFRP composites. This method provides a rapid and reliable process to improve the mechanical properties of CFRPs without degrading the tensile strength of the carbon fibers.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yuyang Zhang, Huimin Li, Xin Liu, Yanhong Chen, Chengwei Qin, Daining Fang
Summary: Establishing a prediction model for the mechanical properties of three-dimensional tubular braided composites at different temperatures is of great significance. This study adopted a multi-scale modeling framework based on micro-computed tomography to consider the characteristics of the real yarn cross section and establish a realistic trans-scale finite element model for the composites. The predicted mechanical properties were found to be significantly affected by temperature.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shengtao Dai, Fei Yan, Jiaming Guo, Huiru Hu, Yu Liu, Liu Liu, Yuhui Ao
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a hyperbranched waterborne polyurethane sizing agent and cellulose nanocrystal modified zinc oxide nanohybrids to improve the interface and properties of carbon fiber reinforced composites. The modified composites exhibited remarkable enhancements in mechanical properties and exceptional UV resistance.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Libera Vitiello, Martina Salzano de Luna, Veronica Ambrogi, Giovanni Filippone
Summary: The identification of the percolation threshold in short fiber composites is crucial for assessing material properties and biodegradation speed. In this study, an original rheological approach was used to estimate the percolation threshold of hemp and kenaf-based composites, which showed good agreement with conventional dielectric spectroscopy analyses.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
