Journal of Composites Science, Volume 7, Issue 4

The electrical conductivity (σ) and Seebeck coefficient (S) at temperatures from 40 °C to 100 °C of melt-processed polypropylene (PP) composites filled with 5 wt.% of industrial-grade carbon nanofibers (CNFs) is investigated. Transmissi...

In this work, an underwater impulse discharge initiated in polyaniline (PANI) aqueous dispersion between tungsten rods is applied to produce metal oxide nanoparticles and create polymer nanocomposites. The prepared materials were analyzed by X-ray di...

Reaction-bonded SiC-B₄C-Si ceramic composites were binder jet 3D-printed and subsequently pressureless-melt-infiltrated with molten Si. The addition of B₄C aided the Si infiltration to produce a highly dense composite. The microstructures and phases...

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is a widely used additive manufacturing technique for powder-based polymers and metallic materials. Thermoplastics like Polyamide 12 and Polyamide 6 are commonly used in LPBF; thermosetting polymers are gaining attentio...

Lithomargic clay is generally found below the lateritic soil along the coastal belt of Karnataka. It is rich in silt content and dispersive in nature. This type of soil is liable to erosion and landslides. The lithomargic clay is largely found in the...

Structural cracks have serious repercussions on the safety, adaptability, and longevity of structures. Therefore, assessing cracks is an important parameter when evaluating the quality of concrete construction. As numerous cutting-edge automated insp...

In 2020, we published a review on the study of semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers and composites based on the shape memory effect. The shape recovery ability of such polymers is determined by their sensitivity to temperature, mois...

This work reports the preparation and testing of a composite material composed of α-Manganese dioxide (α-MnO₂) coated with polyaniline (PANI) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) for supercapacitor application. The structure and morphology of...

Fuel cell efficiency can be improved by using progressive electrodes and electrolytes. Green nanomaterials and green technologies have been explored for the manufacturing of high-performance electrode and electrolyte materials for fuel cells. Platinu...

Due to the unique properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), the electrical and thermal conductivity of CNT-modified polymeric composites (CNTMPCs) can be manipulated and depend on several factors. There are many factors that affect the thermal and elect...

Biodegradation is an important environmental factor controlling the effectiveness of aqueous superabsorbents for soil conditioning. The purpose of the study is to quantify this process using biological oxygen demand (BOD) analysis of composite supera...

Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) have shown exceptional promise as a building material, especially for outdoor uses. Using renewable wood fiber as the reinforcing filler in WPCs increases the material’s environmental sustainability. While virgin...

The bumper beam is a crucial component of the automobile bumper system, responsible for absorbing impact energy and enhancing the safety of passengers during collisions. This paper presents the design and experimental analysis of a 3D-printed composi...

The most important part of the wind turbine is the blade. From existing studies, it has been concluded that most wind turbine blades have a high rate of failure during operation due to fatigue, because of a lack of proper material selection processes...

Ultrasonic welding (UW) is a well-established technique for joining thermoplastic composites and has recently been utilized in the aerospace and automotive industries. In the case of thermoset composites (TSCs), a polymer-based material placed at the...

The study evaluates the mechanical and wear properties of LM26 alloy and its hybrid composites with silicon carbide (SiC) and nickel-coated graphite (Ni-Gr). LM26 aluminum alloy is generally known for its high strength, wear, and corrosion resistance...

Additive manufacturing is an emerging disruptive 3D printing technology that is stimulating innovations in design and engineering, materials, and manufacturing thanks to the prospects of reducing cost and waste and increasing efficiency; in doing so,...

Poly aryl-ether-ketone (PAEK) belongs to a family of high-performance semicrystalline polymers exhibiting outstanding material properties at high temperatures, making them suitable candidates for metallic part replacement in different industries such...

The formation of polyene-polyyne-based nanocomposites by dehydrohalogenation of the drop-cast-deposited polyvinylidene fluoride, assessment and ion-induced tailoring of their gas sensing properties are reported. The investigated structure was analyze...

Due to demands for sustainability, the interest in energy storage devices constructed from green materials has increased immensely. These devices currently have yet to be satisfactory. Issues include high production costs and toxicity, limited depend...

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Fundamentally, the mechanical characteristics of 3D-printed polymeric objects are determined by their fabrication circumstances. In contrast to traditional polymer processing processes, additive manufacturing requires no pressure during layer consoli...

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) confinement is recognized as the most promising technique for the strengthening and retrofitting of concrete structures. In order to enhance the performance of conventional epoxy-based FRP composites, nano filler modifi...

This paper investigates the optimization of 3D printing by 1.75 mm filaments of poly-lactic acid (PLA) materials. The samples are printed separately and glued together to join the tensile device for the failure load and checking the surface roughness...

Nowadays, companies and researchers are concerned about the negative consequences of using synthetic polymers and direct their efforts to create new alternatives such as biocomposites. This study investigated the effect of biobased SiO${}_2$ on the proper...

The present study examines the effect of trace additions of copper (up to 1 wt.%) and zinc (0.5 wt.%) as the alloying elements on the microstructure, hardness, and wear behaviour of T6 treated A356 (Al-7Si) alloy. Wear tests were conducted using a pi...

Self-healing polymers and nanocomposites form an important class of responsive materials. These materials have the capability to reversibly heal their damage. For aerospace applications, thermosets and thermoplastic polymers have been reinforced with...

Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics are composite materials with record-high specific strength, which depends on the efficiency of stress redistribution between the reinforcing fibers by the polymer matrix. The problem is the accurate assessment of adhe...

Carbon-fiber-reinforced epoxy-matrix composite (CFRP) laminates with thin plies have strong damage-resistance properties compared with standard prepregs. The static and fatigue tensile fracture behavior of cross-ply CFRP laminates with thin plies sho...

In this paper, we investigate whether the strength characteristics of composite materials can be described through the predictions of the homogenization theory concerning local stresses. We establish the homogenized strength criterion (HSC) of compos...

Reducing weight not only consumes fewer resources for manufacturing but also requires less energy for transportation, thus preserving resources and reducing CO₂ emissions. The latter part is of utmost importance in mobility applications. For example,...

Today, smart indicators especially based on pigments and natural biopolymers have developed significantly in laboratory and industrial scale. In addition to tracking the freshness and spoilage of the product, these intelligent systems inform the cons...

Coatings with a thickness from ~40 to ~50 µm on Ti6Al4V titanium alloy were formed by micro-arc oxidation in a silicate-hypophosphite electrolyte with additions of graphene oxide. Micro-arc oxidation treatment was carried out in the anode&ndash...

The present study investigates the feasibility of utilizing polylactic acid (PLA) and PLA-based natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) in mechanical recycling. A conical twin screw extrusion (CTSE) process was utilized to recycle PLA and PLA-bas...

Objective: This study aimed to assess in vitro bioactivity of novel remineralizing dental composites loaded with calcium phosphate fillers and chlorhexidine in polypropylene glycol (PPG) resin matrix. Methods: The stock monomer was prepared by adding...

Given the time-consuming and complex nature associated with the aging of composites, a novel fabric pre-aging method was developed and evaluated for static and fatigue testing. It allows for investigating sizing and interphase-related aging effects....

The exploitation of natural fibers to reinforce polymers is a promising practice. Thus, biocomposites have gained increased attention in automotive, construction, and agricultural sectors, among others. The present work reports the reinforcement of r...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a cutting-edge cancer treatment that utilizes both light and photosensitizers (PSs) to attack cancer cells. Methylene blue (MB) has emerged as a highly promising photosensitizer (PS) in PDT therapy due to its exceptional...

This review highlights the influence of parameters on the drilling characteristics of biocomposites including natural fibers. The particular structure of natural fibers, including their hierarchized geometry, which potentially causes fibrillation, ca...

Infections linked to Staphylococcus spp. are difficult to treat with current antibiotic therapy, resulting in increased antibiotic resistance populations. One of the leading strategies to overcome this issue is the novel combination of antibacterial...

The core catcher is arranged in an unattended, unventilated sub-reactor space. It is designed to receive molten corium in emergencies, and thus the concrete used in the core catcher must be resistant to high temperatures without significant loss of s...

Polymeric nanocomposites are an emerging research topic, as they improve fiber-reinforced composites’ thermo-mechanical and tribological properties. Nanomaterials improve electrical and thermal conductivity and provide excellent wear and fricti...

This paper deals with an experimental study of the flexural behavior of sustainable reinforced cement concrete (RCC) beams with a smart mortar layer attached to the concrete mixture. In total, nine RCC beams were cast and tested. Two types of reinfor...