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Flexible barrier systems are widely used for landslide and debris flow mitigation due to their ability to dissipate impact energy through large deformations. Conventional systems, however, rely on steel mesh components, which are associated with high...

This work investigates the effect of recycling on the rheological and thermal properties of petroleum-based polyester nanocomposites. PET and PBT are used widely in the automobile and packaging industries, and there is a growing need for effective wa...

This article presents an investigation of the thermomechanical properties of silicone elastomer-based polymer composites modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and mixed fillers (CNTs, bronze, graphite). The primary technique employed was the composit...

Natural-fiber biocomposites are increasingly viewed as promising materials for sustainable engineering. However, their broader adoption remains constrained by coupled challenges related to interfacial compatibility, moisture sensitivity, environmenta...

This paper presents a novel carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) crash box design, incorporating numerical analysis and manufacturing aspects. Within the design and analysis phases, a novel numerical methodology is employed to mitigate computationa...

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) are major greenhouse gases, and their increasing emissions contribute significantly to global warming. Dry reforming of methane (DRM) offers a promising route to mitigate these emissions by simultaneously utiliz...

Vacuum infusion experiments were conducted to characterize the elastic recovery and thickness effect in the vacuum infusion molding process (VIMP). The results indicate that both the local fluid pressure and the part thickness increment increase with...

In this paper, the bond performance of tensile lap-spliced Glass and Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer bars is investigated in high-strength concrete. Eighteen large-scale GFRP-reinforced concrete beams were fabricated and subjected to four-point loadi...

This study investigates the influence of hybrid additives and cutting parameters on the surface roughness (R_a) of drilled Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composites. Nine composite panels were fabricated with varying concentrations of wax (0%,...

Polymer-based composites have emerged as viable alternatives to metals for applications requiring reduced weight, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness; however, their relatively low mechanical strength remains a significant limitation. This s...

The present study extends the previous work which was concerned with the identification of damage in GFRP composite plates by damage detection algorithms such as the Normalized Curvature Damage Factor (NCDF), Strain Energy Difference (SED), and Damag...

Quantitative data on the bending capacity and rotational stiffness of corner joints made from acrylic solid-surface PMMA/ATH composites are limited, despite their widespread use in furniture and interior components. The study provides comparative ben...

Special-shaped concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns are increasingly adopted as efficient vertical load-carrying members in integrated residential structural systems. However, their intrinsically nonuniform confinement promotes early local buckl...

The combined incorporation of crumb rubber (CR) and calcium carbide residue (CCR) in self-compacting concrete (SCC) induces competing and nonlinear effects on its fresh and hardened properties, making the simultaneous optimisation of workability, str...

This study presents a novel modified polylactic acid (PLA) composite material engineered to simultaneously achieve enhanced mechanical performance, crystallinity, degradability, and antibacterial activity through the incorporation of multi-arm Zn/CFR...

Sports drinks are becoming increasingly popular, especially among young, physically active individuals. The influence of acidic drinks on dental restorative materials, including composites and glass ionomers, is an important concern in conservative d...

To obtain data on the effects of ozonolysis on the structural and dynamic parameters of ultrafine fibers based on the binary compositions of poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) with varying ratios of polymer components rangi...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a significant contributor to Industry 4.0. However, one considerable challenge is usually encountered by AM due to the bed size limitations of 3D printers, which prevent them from being adopted. An appropriate post-join...

The growing volume of decommissioned wind turbine blades, primarily made of glass fibre-reinforced polymers (GFRP), poses major recycling challenges. This study explores a microwave (MW)-assisted thermochemical recycling to recover high-quality fibre...

Heteroatom functionalization of graphene is an effective strategy for designing more sustainable lithium-ion battery electrodes, as it can tune both interfacial adhesion and the electronic features of the carbon lattice. In this work, we investigated...

The lightning strike protection (LSP) performance of nickel-coated carbon fiber nonwoven veils (NiCVs) with varying areal densities, integrated onto the surface of CFRP laminates, was evaluated through simulated lightning strike tests. Post-strike da...

The removal of toxic trace metals such as cadmium (Cd²⁺) and lead (Pb²⁺) from wastewater is critical due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and adverse health effects. In this study, a novel composite adsorbent was synthesized by integrating acti...

The electronic stability and global reactivity of Cu_xSc_γ (x + y = 4) bimetallic nanoclusters were investigated within the framework of rational design of functional materials and active catalytic phases. M06-2X/def2-TZVP DFT was used for geomet...

Composite materials are attracting increasing attention in civil engineering due to their superior properties, such as high stiffness, excellent strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and design tailorability [...]

Plastic waste poses a growing environmental challenge due to the extensive use of plastics in packaging applications. Recycling plastics offers environmental and economic advantages. Wood flour-derived from cypress wood, often generated as a by-produ...

Partial oxidation of methane is a highly attractive route for hydrogen-rich syngas production, provided that high H₂ yields and H₂/CO ratios above 3 can be achieved. Herein, we demonstrate that precise compositional tuning of Ni–Cu bimetallic c...

This study presents a multi-index performance system that is systematically used to assess the binder synergy and fly ash reactivity of eco-sustainable cementitious composite (ESCC) using the Strength Activity Index (SAI) as a reference in line with...

In metal cutting industries, optimizing the thermal conductivity and viscosity of vegetable oil-based cutting fluids is critical for ensuring efficient heat dissipation, effective lubrication, and sustainability, directly influencing tool life and ma...

To meet 2050 climate targets, the construction sector must reduce CO₂ emissions and transition toward circular material flows. Recycled aggregates (RA) derived from construction and demolition waste (CDW) and industrial byproducts such as oil shale a...

This study investigated the effects of different types and ratios of plasticizers on the fabrication and properties of hot-melt-extruded filaments and fused deposition modeling (FDM) three-dimensional printed tablets containing theophylline (THEO). P...

This study presents the fabrication of composite photoelectrodes containing halogenated phthalocyanines (F₁₆CuPc and MnPcCl) embedded in polymeric matrices of PEDOT:PSS (poly(2,3-dihydrothieno-1,4-dioxin)-poly(styrenesulfonate)) and PLA (polylactic a...

This study investigates the design of bio-hybrid sandwich composites by combining polyester/glass skins with cores reinforced by continuous Musa paradisiaca fibres. The aim is to quantify how fibre weight fraction and alkaline surface treatment contr...

The growing demand for portable and wireless electronic devices, along with the necessity to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, has driven the need for energy harvesting materials. Nanocomposites, combining a polymeric matrix and a high...

Conductive polymers (CPs), such as polypyrrole (PPy), have shown promising properties for use as electro-responsive bioactive scaffolds for tissue regeneration. PPy can be synthesized by chemical electrosynthesis and doped with biomolecules such as h...

A flexible piezoresistive material based on vulcanized natural rubber (VNR) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was developed and systematically investigated for strain sensing applications. The nanocomposites were prepared by melting and vulca...

Compared to reinforcing concrete with steel bars, rebars—made of fiber-reinforced plastic—have a high potential for resource savings in the construction industry due to their corrosion resistance. For the large-volume market of reinforcem...

To address the combined demands of lightweighting, modular construction, and durability in ultra-tall wind-turbine towers, a segmental prestressed concrete-filled steel-tube (PCFST) chord for lattice towers is investigated in this study. A finite-ele...

This work examines the impact of integrating recycled rubber particles on the dynamic mechanical properties of polyester/fiberglass (P/F) composites. Rubber particles of several mesh sizes (M20 and M40) and volume fractions (10%, 20%, and 30%) were i...

This study investigates the reuse of mechanically recycled polyester–glass thermoset scraps (PS) as fillers in LDPE and HDPE matrices at 10–50 wt.% loading. Composites were produced through mechanical size reduction, single-screw extrusio...

With the development of aerospace, energy and power, nuclear energy, and chemical industries, hot-end components of various key equipment are gradually facing more severe high-temperature challenges. The high-temperature oxidation failure of key ther...

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based nanocomposites containing a mixture of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and carbon nanotube (CNT) as hybrid fillers were prepared using a solution-assisted sonication process followed by melt processing. The effects of the f...

The mechanical behavior of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates manufactured using plasma-assisted solvolysis recycled fibers was evaluated experimentally through a comprehensive mechanical testing campaign. The plasma-assisted solvolysis...

The current study examines the innovative use of rubber–concrete composites as structural solutions that provide significantly higher noise absorption properties compared to traditional concrete. Focusing on their potential for sound insulation...

While carbon fiber strength is typically characterized through single-fiber tensile tests, these isolated measurements do not account for the local mechanical constraints present within a composite architecture. This study employs a synergistic compu...

The use of sustainable composite building materials is essential for developing infrastructure that benefits the environment while reducing energy consumption [...]

In this study, a ternary Ni/Mg/g-C₃N₄ composite was synthesized via a controlled precipitation–calcination route and evaluated for its visible-light-assisted degradation of methylene blue (MB). The structural, morphological, and optical charact...

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of modern strategies for the synthesis, functionalization, and application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene for the development of high-performance polymer composites in the field of strain sensing...

The mechanical properties of carbon fiber composites (CFRCs) are governed by the carbon fibers (CFs) themselves and the fiber–matrix interface (FMI), with the synergy between the two being crucial. This study focused on how microstructural hete...

New alternatives in the construction industry are essential for economic, sustainable, and environmental progress. In this context, this work investigated three sets of sustainable mortars incorporating industrial lamination waste, assessing their ch...

The appeal of chitosan (CS) stems not only from its exceptional char-forming capacity and molecular tailorability as a flame retardant, but also from its intrinsic thermal responsiveness as a potential fire warning, making it a building block of adva...