Journal of Composites Science, Volume 9, Issue 7

An approach for the formation of intermetallic coatings on the titanium surface based on titanium aluminides is proposed. The approach involves producing a layered steel-aluminum-titanium metal composite via explosive welding, followed by heat treatm...

This study investigates the cracking behavior of high-performance calcium oxide-activated concrete incorporating basalt and synthetic macro fibers under compressive and flexural loading. Acoustic emission (AE) monitoring was employed to capture real-...

Despite the strength and ductility of steel reinforcing bars, their susceptibility to corrosion can limit the long-term durability of reinforced concrete structures. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcing bars made with a thermosetting matrix off...

This research work focused on the development of an adsorbent biocomposite material based on polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and cellulose acetate derived from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) fibre, through cellulose acetylation. The resulting material r...

The report of the first room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductivity in copper-doped lead apatite Pb_10−xCu_x(PO₄)₆O has attracted lots of attention. However, subsequent studies revealed the presence of numerous impurity phases in the pol...

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a widely used polymer known for its excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance. This study investigated the impact of incorporating varying percentages of nano-graphene particles (NGP) into HDPE on its...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have attracted significant interest as hybrid reinforcements in epoxy (Ep) composites for enhancing mechanical performance in structural applications, such as aerospace and automotive. These 1...

Polyimide (PI), owing to its high heat resistance and low density, is often employed as a substitute for metallic materials in high-temperature environments, such as aircraft engines, bearings, and gears. However, the relatively high friction coeffic...

This study aimed to optimize the performance of pervious concrete (PC) while promoting sustainability using recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) waste, and silica fume (SF). The mixtures were developed using the Taguchi...

In this work, a finite element modelling methodology is presented for the prediction of the bending behaviour of a glass fibre-reinforced elastomer composite with embedded shape memory alloy (SMA) wire actuators. Three configurations of a multi-layer...

Medical phantoms are essential to imaging calibration, clinician training, and the validation of therapeutic procedures. However, most ultrasound phantoms prioritize acoustic realism while neglecting the viscoelastic and anisotropic properties of fib...

This study investigates the fabrication and residual stress behavior of a 0.5 wt.% graphene-reinforced AA2195 aluminum matrix composite, developed for advanced aerospace structural applications. The composite was synthesized via squeeze casting, foll...

This research paper employed the recently developed Elium thermoplastic resin and basalt fabrics as an alternative to thermoset/synthetic fibre composites to reduce their environmental impact. Elium^® 191 XO/SA and Epoxy Prime^TM 37 resin were rein...

Thermoplastic in situ Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) is an additive manufacturing method currently investigated for its suitability for the production of aerospace-grade composite structures. A considerable expense in this process is the manufacturi...

The growing demand for sustainable materials has intensified the search for biodegradable polymers. Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), though biodegradable, is fossil-derived. In this study, a novel lignin extracted from pine wood using a green solv...

The extensive accumulation of plastic waste causes serious environmental problems, leading to growing interest in biodegradable alternatives. In this study, the structural, chemical, and crystalline characteristics of a pulp-based material incorporat...

This study presents a robust machine learning framework based on Gaussian process regression (GPR) to predict the tensile strength of polymer nanocomposites reinforced with various nanofillers and processed under diverse techniques. A comprehensive d...

Fiber-reinforced composites contain microscale features such as variations in local fiber volume fraction, fiber clusters, and resin-rich regions, which may impact mechanical properties. Microscale models need to be large enough to capture these feat...

Sulfur-containing polymers are unique sustainable materials with promise for the development of various adsorbents for environmental remediation. However, they have not been explored for CO₂ capture despite reports on its ability to decontaminate var...

This study investigates cement–bentonite slurries with hydration accelerators for borehole backfilling applications in infrastructure reconstruction projects. Two formulations with different accelerator dosages (5 and 10 kg/m³) were evaluated t...

In recent times, fiber reinforced polymer composite materials have become more popular due to their remarkable features such as high specific strength, high stiffness and durability. Particularly, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites are...

Conventional adhesively bonded joints, such as single-lap, curved-lap, wavy-lap, double-lap, stepped-lap, and scarf joints, are widely used for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications. These adhesively bonded joints exhibit different load tra...

There is considerable interest in broadband nanomaterials, particularly transparent semiconductor oxides, within both fundamental research and technological applications. Historically, it has been considered that the variation in dopant concentration...

In response to the rising demand for sustainable engineering materials and waste valorisation strategies, this study investigates the multi-objective optimisation of eco-friendly hybrid composites reinforced with natural fibres and industrial waste....

Introducing and compacting lignocellulosic biomass in aluminum structures, though recommendable in terms of higher sustainability, the potential use of agro-waste and significant weight reduction, still represents a challenge. This is due to the vari...

Ultrafine fibers from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and their blends with different component ratios in the range of 0/100 to 100/0 wt.% were obtained, and their structure and dynamic properties were studied. The polyme...

Flexible strain sensors, fabricated from high-elongation polymers and conductive filler particles, are proving an essential tool in the study of biomechanics using wearable technology. It has been previously shown that the resistive response of such...

This perspective explores the use of biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, as a sustainable solution for mitigating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted during asphalt production and use. VOCs from asphalt contribute to ozone for...

This study evaluated the effects of conventional cigarette smoke compared to aerosol from a heat-non-burn tobacco product on the color stability of two UDMA-based dental composite resins, namely a monochromatic (Omnichroma) and a polychromatic (Vittr...

In this study, micrographite (μG)-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites were fabricated using melt compounding, with μG contents varying from 3 to 15 wt%. The composites were evaluated for mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance, add...

In advanced structural applications—aerospace and automotive—fiber-laminated composite (FRP) materials are increasingly used for their superior strength-to-weight ratios, making the reliability of their mechanical joints a critical concer...

The thermal stability and flammability behavior of an epoxy resin, modified by the addition of Posidonia oceanica (PO) at three concentration levels (8%, 10%, 12% wt.), were investigated by performing thermogravimetric and cone calorimetry tests. The...

This research investigates a novel hybrid E-glass fiber coated with a thin amorphous carbon (coke) layer, referred to as GF@C, designed to enhance the affinity of fiber with a polymer matrix. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), an engineering ther...

A fabric orientation angle has a significant influence on the failure mechanisms at the lamina level. Any change in this angle can lead to a sudden reduction in strength, potentially resulting in catastrophic failures due to variations in load-carryi...

Aiming at the heat generation behavior of rubber products such as tires under complex loads, the thermal behavior of tread rubber materials under tensile and compressive loads is investigated by using a torsional fatigue testing machine to comparativ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of morpholine on saliva-contaminated resin-based composite (RBC)-CAD/CAM material repaired with resin composite. Fifty RBC-CAD/CAM materials were fabricated and assigned to five groups and surfac...

This study investigates the application of additive manufacturing (AM) in fabricating transverse thermoelectric (TTE) composites, demonstrating the feasibility of this methodology for TTE material synthesis. Zinc oxide (ZnO), a wide-bandgap semicondu...

Over the last three decades, composite structures have become increasingly more common in everyday life, such as in wind turbines as part of the solution to produce clean energy, and their use in the aerospace industry due to their advantages over co...

During the machining of unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (UD-CFRPs), their anisotropic characteristics and the complex cutting conditions often lead to defects such as delamination, burrs, and surface/subsurface damage. This study syst...

This study investigates the performance improvement of asphalt binders through the incorporation of two polymers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS), with asphalt grade (60–70), to address the growing deman...

The persistent contamination of aquatic environments by heavy metals, particularly Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, and Cu^2+, poses a serious global threat due to their toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulative behavior. In response, low-cost and eco-friendly adsorbents...

Fibrous structure is a promising building block for developing high-performance wearable piezoresistive sensors. However, the inherent non-conductivity of the fibrous polymer remains a bottleneck for highly sensitive and fast-responsive piezoresistiv...

This paper analyzed the behavior of polymer composite materials reinforced with randomly oriented short natural fibers (hemp, flax, etc.) subjected to external stresses under quasistatic contact conditions with dry Coulomb friction. We presumed the c...

Soft body armor (SBA) remains an essential component of first responder protection. However, most SBA design concepts do not adequately address the unique performance, morphological, and psychological needs of women as first responders. In this revie...

Bio-nanocomposite films were prepared using chitosan, gelatin, and varying concentrations (0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 wt%) of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles in acetic acid via a casting method. The incorporation of TiO₂ nanoparticles into the b...

This report is on Co and Ti substituted M-type barium and strontium hexagonal ferrites that are reported to be single phase multiferroics due to a transition from Neel type ferrimagnetic order to a spiral spin structure that is accompanied by a ferro...

This study signifies the development and characterization of a composite material with a metallic matrix of aluminum reinforced with a steel mesh, utilizing centrifugal casting technology. An evaluation was conducted to ascertain the influence of the...

Predicting the flexural behavior of fiber-reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) remains a significant challenge due to the complex interactions among numerous mix design parameters. This study presents a machine learning-based framework a...

The pressing issue of global warming has prompted industries to seek sustainable and renewable materials that can reduce the use of petroleum-based products. Natural fibers, as bio-based and environmentally friendly materials, offer a promising solut...

This review explores the latest developments in the study of friction, wear, and degradation mechanisms in the case of biocomposites, including either natural fibers or bio-based matrices or both, intended for marine applications. Biocomposites are i...