Herein, we report self-emulsifying anionic unsaturated polyester emulsions with different chain segments as novel sizing agents. The epoxy modified unsaturated polyester emulsions were synthesized via a self-emulsifying technique with no organic solv...
The mechanical properties of continuous-fiber-reinforced composites in FDM-3D printing are significantly influenced by process parameters. However, research in this area is constrained by printing equipment, control software, and material preparation...
This study deals with the mechanical performance in the case of hybrid polymer composites developed from sandwiched reinforcements using natural fibre and glass fibre-based fabrics. The composites developed by using different combinations and arrange...
Three-dimensional (3D) printing with continuous carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (C-CFRP) composites is under increasing development, as it offers more versatility than traditional molding processes, such as the out-of-autoclave-vacuum bag only (OOA-V...
The demands for carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRCs) are growing in the aviation industry for fuel consumption savings, despite the increasing risk of electromagnetic interference (EMI). In this work, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) sheets were prepare...
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 aim of this study is to investigate the mechanical performance of S-glass and E-glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites manufactured using the hand-layup technique with epoxy resin (Lapox L-12) and hardener (K-6), cured for 24 h at room temperatu...
This article is a numerical and experimental study of the mechanical properties of different glass, flax and hybrid composites. By utilizing hybrid composites consisting of natural fibers, the aim is to eventually reduce the percentage usage of synth...
Currently, fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are widely applied in structural applications. It has great potential to replace metal structures and provides advantages in weight reduction. In this study, the pretensioned unidirectional carbon...
This study investigates the durability of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcing bars (rebars) and their bond in concrete. Accelerated aging tests were first conducted on bare rebars that were either subjected to direct immersion in an alk...
Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) are essential to manufacture many portions of the nozzle assembly of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) which are essential both to preserve the independent access to space as well as for the homeland security. In our resear...
Thermoplastic composites have become increasingly popular due to their numerous benefits. To enhance the performance of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, many research efforts have been made using various types of fillers. However, the high...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are increasingly used in civil, marine, offshore, and energy infrastructure, where components routinely experience temperatures above ambient conditions. While the design of these components is largely driven...
The static bending properties, different strain rates and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) with two epoxy resins nano-enhanced with carbon nanofibers (CNFs) are studied. The effect on ILSS behavior from ag...
Determining the tolerance solution (TS) of interval linear systems (ILSs) has been a task under consideration for many years. It seems, however, that this task has not been fully and unequivocally solved. This is evidenced by the multiplicity of prop...
The gut-associated lymphoid tissue represents an integral part of the immune system. Among the powerful players of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue are isolated lymphoid structures (ILSs), which as information centers, drive the local (and syste...
The effects of reinforcement structures and hybrid types on the inter-laminar shear strength (ILSS) of carbon-glass hybrid fibers/bismaleimide composites under thermo-oxidative aging conditions were investigated. The process resulted in progressive d...
The informal learning spaces (ILSs), as the core carrier supporting students’ autonomous learning and social interaction, have become an indispensable component of modern campuses. However, existing research still has limitations, including the...
Interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) and compressive strength are two of the most critical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). In this report, three types of epoxy resins—4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane epoxy resin (AG-80), bi...
This study investigates the degradation mechanisms of glass-fibre- and carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP and CFRP, respectively) composites fabricated either with epoxy, vinyl-ester, or bio-epoxy resins under a hygrothermal environment. Composite...
Low-temperature plasma treatment with atmospheric discharge with runaway electrons (DRE) was shown to be an efficient way to activate carbon fiber’s (CF) surface and subsequently increase its interlayer shear strength (ILSS) values. It was demo...
Composite materials are widely used in various manufacturing fields from aeronautic and aerospace industries to the automotive industry. This is due to their outstanding mechanical properties with respect to their light weight. However, some studies...
This study investigates the effects of incorporating glass microspheres (GMSs) as fillers in carbon fabric–epoxy composites (CFECs) on their degradation behavior under environmental conditions such as moisture and ultraviolet rays. The GMS-fill...
This review is a fundamental tool for researchers and engineers involved in the design and optimization of fiber-reinforced composite materials. The aim is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the mechanical performance of composites with epoxy mat...
Informal learning spaces (ILSs) have received widespread attention owing to their diversity, flexibility, and richness. Many university libraries are undergoing renovation. After partial renovation, the ILS of the library often appears in a ‘gr...
Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) enables precise deposition of thermoplastic tapes on complex geometries, however variations in temperature, compaction pressure, deposition speed, and tooling conditions can affect the final laminate quality. This stud...
Background/Objectives: Breast abscesses and necrotic masses often show similar peripheral enhancement and a fluid-containing appearance on breast MRI, leading to diagnostic confusion. Accurate differentiation is critical because biopsies that fail to...
This work concentrated on the interlaminar mechanical properties and toughening mechanism of carbon fiber-reinforced bismaleimide resin (CF/BMI) composites modified by polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber films. The PAN nanofiber films were prepared by...
Graphene nanowalls (GNWs) with different sizes (i.e., length and height) were grown directly on the surface of individual carbon fibers (CFs) using a radio frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF-PECVD) technique. The size was control...
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The four main leading causes of NCD are cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Recognizing the devastating impact of NCD, novel pre...
With the development of wireless networks and mobile devices, interest on indoor localization systems (ILSs) has increased. In particular, Wi-Fi-based ILSs are widely used because of the good prediction accuracy without additional hardware. However,...
The current drive for sustainability demands recyclable matrices for composite materials. Vitrimers combine thermoset properties with reprocessability, but their mechanical performance in highly loaded applications, for instance, composites for aeron...
Natural fibers are now becoming widely adopted as reinforcements for polymer matrices to produce biodegradable and renewable composites. These natural composites have mechanical properties acceptable for use in many industrial and structural applicat...
In this work, the effect of short carbon fibre (CF) on the mechanical and geometric properties of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA) composite parts processed using the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technique have been analysed. Tensile, flexural an...
In this study, the performance degradation law and mechanism of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars were investigated by being immersed in natural seawater (denoted as SW), saline-alkali solution (SA), or wrapped with concrete, and then submer...
In this work, an electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique has been used for deposition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the surface of glass fiber textures (GTs) to increase the volume conductivity and the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of CNT/gla...
The prevailing hot climate imposes heavy burdens on the productivity of the camel, goat, and sheep herds raised in the Gulf desert. Due to the lack of a reliable indicator for the various subfertility statuses in camel females, this study aimed to in...
Processing conditions govern the mechanical response of continuous carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (CCF/PC) laminates. This study examined variations in mechanical properties and associated damage in cross-ply laminates using an L9 orthogonal d...
Basalt fibre-reinforced polymer (BFRP) dowel bars offer a corrosion-resistant alternative to steel dowels for jointed concrete infrastructure, particularly in aggressive marine environments. However, the durability of full-scale BFRP dowels remains i...
Pre-stressed fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) has great application potential in structural strengthening. However, the elevated temperature resistance of FRPs is always a key concern due to the poor thermal stability of its resin matrix. In this study...
This study investigates the feasibility of 3D printing continuous stainless steel fibre-reinforced polymer composites. The printing study was carried out using 316L stainless steel fibre (SSF) bundles with an approximate diameter of 0.15 mm. This bun...
This study systematically evaluates the mode-I (opening) and mode-II (shearing) interlaminar strength and fracture toughness of four co-cured fiber–metal laminates (FMLs): AL–CF (aluminum–carbon fiber fabric), AL–GF (aluminum&...
Background/Objectives: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by the destruction of pancreatic β-cells, leading to insulin deficiency. Current therapies, such as islet transplantation, face significant challenges,...
Carbon fiber fabric-reinforced poly(ether ether ketone) (CFF-PEEK) composites exhibit exceptional mechanical properties, and their flexibility and conformability make them a promising alternative to traditional prepregs. However, the formation of the...
Marine invertebrates, such as oysters, mussels, clams, scallop, jellyfishes, squids, prawns, sea cucumbers and sea squirts, are consumed as foods. These edible marine invertebrates are sources of potent bioactive peptides. The last two decades have s...
Cosmeceutical, a new term in the cosmetic industry, refers to cosmetic products that contain active ingredients and have medicinal benefits. Cosmeceuticals have attracted increased attention because of their beneficial effects on human health. Sea cu...
The granite processing industry generates large amounts of bottom granite dust waste every day. After the drying and heating process of concrete mixture production, the granite dust is blown and collected in the filtering nozzle. This very fine parti...
A facile in situ polymerization was developed for grafting renewable cardanol onto the carbon fiber (CF) surfaces to strengthen the fiber–matrix interface. CFs were chemically modified with hydroxyl groups by using an aryl diazonium reaction, a...
Fibre-reinforced polymer composites incorporating synthetic reinforcements such as glass and carbon fibres are widely used due to their superior mechanical performance. However, their energy-intensive production and end-of-life disposal contribute to...
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