Recent Progress in Hybrid Composites

A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Manufacturing and Processing".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 1168

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
Interests: composites; hybrid; natural; optimization

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue dedicated to the exploration of hybrid composites, a frontier in materials science and engineering. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements, innovative approaches, and practical applications in the realm of hybrid composite materials. We invite researchers and experts to submit their cutting-edge findings, covering a diverse range of topics such as material design, manufacturing techniques, characterization methods, and applications in various industries.

Hybrid composites, which combine multiple materials to achieve synergistic properties, have attracted significant attention for their potential to overcome individual material limitations. This Special Issue seeks to highlight research that addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by hybrid composites, fostering a deeper understanding of their behavior, performance, and potential for real-world applications. Submissions exploring novel combinations, processing methods, and optimization strategies are particularly encouraged.

Join us in creating a comprehensive resource that advances the field of hybrid composites, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, engineers, and practitioners.

Submit your work to contribute to the collective exploration of hybrid composites and be part of shaping the future of advanced materials.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

Dr. Chensong Dong
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • composites
  • hybrid
  • fiber
  • particulate
  • design
  • processing
  • optimization

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Verification of the Inverse Scale Effect Hypothesis on Viscosity and Diffusion by Azo-Amino Acid Schiff Base Copper Complexes
by Yoshitora Wadayama, Ai Kaneda, Taiga Imae, Daisuke Nakane and Takashiro Akitsu
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(5), 177; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8050177 (registering DOI) - 10 May 2024
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Microdroplets generated in microfluidic devices are attracting attention as a new chemical reaction field and are expected to improve reactivity. One of the effects of microscaling is that the ratio of the force that acts on the diffusion and movement of substances to [...] Read more.
Microdroplets generated in microfluidic devices are attracting attention as a new chemical reaction field and are expected to improve reactivity. One of the effects of microscaling is that the ratio of the force that acts on the diffusion and movement of substances to gravity is different from that of ordinary solvents. Recently, we proposed a hypothesis for determining reaction acceleration through micro-miniaturization: If a reaction is inhibited by setting the volume and viscosity of the solution to conditions that are unfavorable to the reaction on a normal scale, that reaction can be promoted in microfluidics. Therefore, for the purpose of this verification, (1) we used an amino acid Schiff base copper(II) complex with an azobenzene group to demonstrate the polarization-induced orientation in a polymer film (the redirection that is mechanically maintained in a soft matter matrix). Numerical data on optical anisotropy parameters were reported. (2) When the reaction is confirmed to be promoted in laminar flow in a microfluidic device and its azo derivative, a copper(II) complex is used to increase the solvent viscosity or diffusion during synthesis on a normally large scale. We will obtain and discuss data on the investigation of changing the solvent volume as a region. The range of experimental conditions for volume and viscosity did not lead to an improvement in synthetic yield, nor did (3) the comparison of solvents and viscosity for single-crystal growth of amino acid Schiff base copper(II) complexes having azobenzene groups. A solvent whose viscosity was measured was used, but microcrystals were obtained using the diffusion method. Full article
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On the Multidisciplinary Design of a Hybrid Rocket Launcher with a Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel
by Alain Souza, Paulo Teixeira Gonçalves, Frederico Afonso, Fernando Lau, Nuno Rocha and Afzal Suleman
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(3), 109; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8030109 - 19 Mar 2024
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A multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO) study of a hybrid rocket launcher is presented, with a focus on quantifying the impact of using composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) as the oxidiser tank. The rocket hybrid propulsion system (RHPS) consists of a combination of solid [...] Read more.
A multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO) study of a hybrid rocket launcher is presented, with a focus on quantifying the impact of using composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) as the oxidiser tank. The rocket hybrid propulsion system (RHPS) consists of a combination of solid fuel (paraffin) and liquid oxidiser (NOx). The oxidiser is conventionally stored in metallic vessels. Alternative design concepts involving composite-based pressure vessels are explored that could lead to significant improvements in the overall performance of the rocket. This design choice may potentially affect parameters such as total weight, thrust curve, and maximum altitude achieved. With this eventual impact in mind, structural considerations such as wall thickness for the COPV are integrated into an in-house MDO framework to conceptually optimise a hybrid rocket launcher. Full article
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