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This work introduces a novel geometrical and analytical modeling framework for predicting the stiffness properties of knitted composites, a class of materials known for their complex architectures and versatile mechanica...

Nanotechnology has emerged as a cornerstone in contemporary research, marked by the advent of advanced technologies aimed at nanoengineering materials with diverse applications, particularly to address challenges in huma...

Abstract Copper particles emitted from braking have become a significant source of environmental pollution. However, copper plays a crucial role in resin-based braking materials. Developing high-performance braking mater...

Effective kinetic properties of two-phase heterogeneous media with thermoelectric properties have been considered. These properties manifest themselves when an electric current and a heat flow coexist in the medium. It i...

The general mechanism of thermale vaporation in vacuum of chalcogenide (oxide) metal – germanium composites is established. Thermodynamic calculations define values of conditional temperatures which are essentially low...

Abstract For design and application of particulate reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMCs), it is essential to predict the material strengths and understand how do they relate to constituents and microstructural feat...

Latin America is a vibrant and ethnically diverse land, with a unique culture characterized by ingenuity and creativity. This multi-journal Virtual Issue, guest-edited by Profs. Germán E. Gomez and Galo J. A. A. Soler-I...

A pressing issue in materials science is the controlled application of ceramic composite materials at high temperatures in modern technologies, particularly in nuclear physics, atomic energy, aerospace, and rocket engine...

Abstract Biological load-bearing materials, like the nacre in shells, have a unique staggered structure that supports their superior mechanical properties. Engineers have been encouraged to imitate it to create load-bear...

The moisture absorption behavior of flax fiber-reinforced epoxy composites is deliberated to be a serious issue. This property restricts their usage as outdoor engineering structures. Therefore, this study provides an in...

This review article provides an overview of the development and applications of biomaterials in the areas of design and functionality of medical devices, dental implants, and prosthetics, highlighting recent advancements...

This Effect of Nano-carbon additives on mechanical performance and durability of cementitious composites in oi terms of static and dynamic modulus is studied. A Nano carbon powder was admixed in 5%, 10% and 15 % levels a...

Mesoporous silica particles were used as reinforcement of a phenolic resin to develop new ablative materials. A resol type phenolic resin was filled with mesoporous silica particles synthesized from tetraethyl orthosilic...

Abstract Cf/SiC composites are characterized as anisotropic, heterogeneous, brittle, and hard materials. The process of manufacturing Cf/SiC composites using traditional machining techniques is prone to edge chipping dam...

This review aims to critically investigate the swelling behavior of natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs), with a focus on identifying key mechanisms of moisture absorption, the influence of fiber–matrix interact...

In this review, we survey the recent advances in nonlinear optics and the applications of two-dimensional (2D) materials. We briefly cover the key developments pertaining to research in the nonlinear optics of graphene, ...

Abstract Fibre reinforced polymer composites have become a new generation of structural materials due to their unique advantages such as high specific strength, designability, good dimensional stability and ease of large...

This work proposes a numerical procedure to simulate and optimize the thermal response of a multilayered wallboard system for building envelopes, where each layer can be possibly made of Phase Change Materials (PCM)-base...

The final properties of composite materials are highly dependent on the residual geometrical parameters (length, diameter, aspect ratio), orientation and distribution of the fibres in the matrix, which in turn are relate...

Direct laser interference patterning (DLIP) is a laser-based surface structuring method that stands out for its high throughput, flexibility and resolution for laboratory and industrial manufacturing. This top–down tec...

Thermoset and fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) are widely adopted for their exceptional mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and chemical stability that have demonstrated versatile applications across aerospace, au...

Abstract This study investigates the influence of graphene nanoparticle (GNP) reinforcement on the fatigue behavior of textile structural composites with unidirectional (UD), two-dimensional (2D) satin, and three-dimensi...

Polypropylene/wood flour composites with different fibre content were prepared. The effect of composition and the incorporation of maleinated polypropylene on the materials tensile and fracture and failure behaviour was ...

This paper reports the results of an experimental program on sustainable cementitious composites made with Recycled Brick Aggregates (RBAs) employed as carriers for Phase-Change Materials (PCMs). The PCM-RBAs were produc...