Journal of Composites Science, Volume 9, Issue 4

Cement-based thermoelectric materials are gaining popularity among materials scientists due to their robust mechanical characteristics and suitability for thermal energy harvesting in building applications. However, despite advancements in the develo...

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites are exposed to severe environmental conditions throughout their intended lifespan. It is essential to investigate how they age when exposed to cold and hot water to increase the durability of fiber-reinforced polym...

Using the Bridgman technique, GaSe single crystals were obtained which were mechanically split into plane-parallel plates with a wide range of thicknesses. By heat treatment in air at 820 °C and 900 °C, for 30 min and 6 h, micro- and nanocomp...

Heavy metal contamination of water is a critical environmental problem due to its toxicity and persistence in ecosystems. In this study, magnetic hydrogel spheres composed of carboxymethylated starch modified with poly(1-vinylimidazole) (CMS-g-PVI) a...

This study provides insights into the stabilization effects of certain oxides (CeO₂, Cr₂O₃, Cd₂O₃, In₂O₃, MnO₂, MgO, Nd₂O₃, and Pr₂O₃) in styrene–isoprene–styrene triblock copolymers with respect to neat materials. This study was performe...

This study presents the development of a composite film based on low-pressure polyethylene (LPPE) and sunflower husk. The sunflower husk was pretreated with a 4% NaOH solution. Composite films with a thickness of 200 ± 0.20 µm were obtai...

Metallic thin-walled porous tubes have been widely applied in energy absorption fields due to their unique mechanical properties. Inspired by foam-filled structures, liquid crystal elastomers as a new category of metamaterials were filled in metallic...

Probiotics have gained prominence and consumer appreciation due to their potential health benefits. However, maintaining their viability and stability during gastric transit remains a challenge. This study aims to enhance the viability of microencaps...

In this study, the effects of exposure to seawater on the material properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) samples were investigated. The samples were stored in seawater with a salinity of 3.3&nd...

This study examines the intrinsic optical enhancements of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) achieved through the integration of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles, as well as Mg/MgO and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) thin films onto carbon fibers. I...

Within the context of the increasing use of additive manufacturing techniques and the corresponding need to understand the behavior of 3D-printed materials, this paper analyzes the fracture behavior of additively manufactured carbon fiber reinforced...

Comprehensive analysis of the anisotropic nature of additively manufactured (AM) parts caused by their fabrication method requires attention, as current quasi-static experiments on AM specimens are used to determine strength and stiffness. This study...

This article explores the possibility of using metallurgical waste slags formed during the smelting of cast iron and steel as cementless binders that harden due to forced carbonization and the subsequent hydration processes of some minerals that form...

In the search for eco-friendly and resource-efficient alternatives to conventional building materials, agricultural residues are gaining increasing attention as reinforcements in cement-based composites. This study investigates the potential of walnu...

The growing demand for sustainable composites has increased interest in natural fiber reinforcements as alternatives to synthetic materials. This study evaluates the bending properties of sandwich structures with flax fibers and 3D-printed lightweigh...

The present work investigates the rheological behavior of ceramic slurries made of hydroxyapatite powders doped with magnesium and strontium ions and selected as particularly relevant for biomedical applications. The incorporation of doping ions into...

Polylactic acid (PLA) is widely used in 3D printing for its biodegradability and ease of processing, but its brittleness and low impact strength often restrict its suitability for more demanding applications. The novelty of this work lies in its dire...

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are effective for strengthening masonry walls. Debonding at the polymer–masonry interface is a major concern, requiring further investigation into interface behavior. This study utilizes detailed micro-modeling...

This study investigates the impact of graphite (GR) concentration and particle size on the performance of conductive polymer composites (CPCs) using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as matrix ma...

Underwater explosion (UNDEX) problems are typically simulated using numerical coupled techniques, such as the Coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian (CEL) method, to accurately capture fluid–structure interaction (FSI) effects, which are non-negligi...

This study investigated the enhancement of the mechanical and tribological properties of MWCNT-reinforced bio-based epoxy composites through systematic experiments and analysis. Composites incorporating MWCNTs at varying weight percentages were evalu...

This article presents, in detail, design considerations for a thin-walled glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) liner on a fluid-cooled stator lamination of an electric motor. In addition to structural requirements due to the cooling fluid pressure,...

Although fiber–matrix interfacial strengths, which affect the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs), are considered to be determined by complex factors, few studies have systematically evaluated the relationship between the...

The draping of textile semi-finished products for complex geometries is still prone to errors, e.g., wrinkles, gaps, and fiber undulations, leading to reduced mechanical properties of the composite. Reinforcing textiles made from carbon fiber (CF) ro...

Today, flexible and lightweight electronics are regarded as a viable alternative to conventional rigid and heavy devices in various application fields. In the optoelectronic area, organic semiconductors offer advantages such as high absorption coeffi...

The current work presents the influence of the magnesiothermic synthesis method on titanium carbide (TiC). In this method, powdered titanium precursors and two carbon sources—turbostratic carbon and carbon nanotubes—were employed in propo...

Li_xCo_1−xO₂ nanocomposites with molar concentrations x (0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9) were prepared using the sol–gel method. The optical and electrical properties were determined using UV-Vis spectrometer. The results obtained indicate that th...

The rapid expansion of drone applications across industries such as defense, healthcare, construction, agriculture, and surveillance has intensified the need for advanced materials that enhance performance while minimizing environmental impact. This...

The aim of this research is to define a design approach for implementing composite materials in a component of an industrial vehicle, having weight reduction as the primary goal. Through the schematisation of the problem and analytical analysis, the...

The limited mechanical properties of composite materials, including stiffness, strength, and biocompatibility, restrict their effectiveness in biomedical applications. This research enhanced the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of polylacti...

Aluminum solid-state batteries are emerging as one of the most promising energy storage systems, offering advantages such as low cost and high safety. This study adopts a safe and cost-effective approach by alloying and doping the all-solid-state alu...

It is uncertain whether the interchangeable use of two adhesive systems would yield comparable shear bond strength (SBS) for both Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK); investigating this was the main objective of this study. M...

The growing demand for complex structures, energy absorption, and mechanically strong materials has led to the exploration of innovative composites. This study focuses on the manufacture, characterization, and evaluation of PLA+ reinforced with woven...

This study investigated the effect of different monomer compositions of acrylonitrile (AN) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) on the synthesis and expansion performance of thermally expandable microspheres (TEMs). TEMs with different monomer ratios, speci...

External undesirable vibrations from the environment can affect the performance of vibration-sensitive equipment. Passive isolators are simpler, lighter, and cheaper, and constrained layer damping is a low-cost yet effective method of vibration dampe...

Using metal fibres in fibre-reinforced polymers is a way to tailor not only the mechanical properties but also material properties like, e.g., electrical and thermal conductivity or toughness. While recent works focus on ductile steel fibres, this wo...

The salt layer serves as an excellent caprock for oil and gas resources, with its underlying strata often containing abundant hydrocarbon reserves. However, the strong creep characteristics of the salt layer frequently lead to damage issues. Therefor...

As an important branch of ancient Chinese silk dyeing and printing technology, alkali degumming printing utilizes alkali agents to degum raw silk, creating differences in fiber water absorption, dye uptake, and optical characteristics between degumme...

The application of carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced epoxy matrix composites (CRECs) has attracted extensive attention in various industrial sectors due to the significant improvement of material properties imparted by CNTs. The thermal behavior of th...

This study investigated the mechanical properties of a cementitious material used to prepare irregular-shaped brick masonry structures (PG-ISBs) from industrial solid wastes, including phosphogypsum, calcium powder, cementitious agents, and construct...

In this study, silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were synthesized on the surface of rutile-phase titanium dioxide (R-TiO₂) using a plasma-assisted technique. Comprehensive analyses were conducted to investigate the structural, morphological, optical, and...

Three-dimensionally-printed carbonfiber-reinforced composites are increasingly replacing thermosetting polymers and metals due to their lightweight structure and enhanced mechanical performance. This investigation examines the mechanical, thermal and...

The aim of this paper is to conduct reliability analysis of flexural strength design provisions of FRP-reinforced concrete (FRP-RC) beams in accordance with CSA S806. In particular, different load combinations, including dead, live, wind and snow, ar...

Hydrogel-based adsorbents have gained increasing recognition in recent years due to their promising potential for pollutant removal. However, conventional hydrogels often suffer from low mechanical strength over prolonged use. Therefore, this study e...

A numerical tool is developed to simulate the random vibration-response-only-based fatigue delamination diagnosability in thermoplastic coupons. That is the ability to both detect damage and identify its current severity, aiming to establish a virtua...

Carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites are being increasingly utilized in materials for electromagnetic shielding purposes due to their exceptional electrical and mechanical properties. The current study optimizes a simple procedure to prepare multi-wa...

This paper presents research concerning simulating the thermal firebrand effect due to its accumulation in exterior construction wall elements by developing a 3D finite element model (FEM) via ABAQUS (2022) software to analyze the exterior walls comm...

This paper presents experimental results on the influence of the spiral anchor system on the flexural behavior of concrete beams reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) bars. The experimental program consisted of eight beams with the sp...

Dry reforming has gained widespread attention among CO₂ utilization approaches, as it is able to convert both CO₂ and CH₄ into syngas, thus mitigating global warming. Moreover, dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) non-thermal catalytic plasma reactors...

This research investigates the performance of glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite panels under high-velocity impacts, with a focus on panels of varying radii of curvature (ROC): flat, 203 mm ROC, and 112 mm ROC. Both spherical and conical...