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Laminate composites offer an effective strategy to overcome strength-ductility trade-off by harnessing the synergistic properties of constituent metals. In the TA1/304 steel composite, a unique nano-scale heterostructure...

Abstract This study presents the synthesis, characterization, and application of silanized nano-biochar (SNB) derived from palm kernel shell for the development of high-performance low-density polyethylene (LDPE) composi...

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...

Abstract Over the last two decades, researchers have focused on natural reinforcement composites as choice to conventional and man-made fiber composites due to their enhanced properties. While many research has studied t...

Abstract Composites are increasingly employed in aerospace, automotive, construction, sports, and defense industries owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and customizable properties. This s...

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...

Abstract In this study, aluminium (Al) matrix composites reinforced with 0, 5, and 10 vol% silicon carbide (SiC) particles were fabricated by direct hot-pressing under 35 MPa pressure at 600 °C for a holding time of 5...

Copper matrix composites face the inherent strength-conductivity trade-off, limiting their high-end applications. Inspired by bone and bamboo, a bioinspired oriented multicore composite (BOMC) was fabricated. Its dual-ne...

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 presents the development and characterization of epoxy-based composites reinforced with Aloe Vera powder and Flyash, advancing circular economy objectives through the valorization of bio-derived and i...

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...

This study investigates how four nano-additives, namely graphene, amine-functionalized graphene, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, affect the properties of polylactic acid (PLA) used in ma...

In this work, a review and mathematical analysis of phenomenological models of residual strength and residual stiffness of polymer composite materials under fatigue loading have been carried out. The methodology of the a...

This study investigated the mechanical and thermal properties of polylactic acid (PLA) composites produced using a hand layup 3D printing process, highlighting advancements in the manufacturing of hybrid hemp fibre PLA c...

Incorporation of filler materials in polymer composites have gained due to their superior qualities such as improved properties. The objective of the work is to study the effect of plant-based fillers, such as Rice Husk ...

Abstract Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) are ductile cement-based materials developed to overcome the brittleness of conventional concrete by exhibiting strain-hardening behaviour and improved crack control unde...

Natural plant fiber-reinforced composites have rarely been studied for erosion resistance. This paper modifies coconut fiber with oxalic acid and silane coupling agent (KH550), and investigates the effect of modified fib...

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...

Abstract This study examines the thermo- and photo-oxidative degradation of bio-based polyamide 5.10, both neat and reinforced with 20 wt% regenerated cellulose fibers (RCF). The materials were additionally modified with...

Hybrid aluminum 6061 composites reinforced with various forms of magnesite-white (WM), dead-burnt magnesite (DBM), and lightly calcined magnesite (LCM)-in combination with carbon fiber (CF) were developed through the sti...

Fused deposition modeling is an additive manufacturing technique that enables complex structures to be fabricated layer by layer using thermoplastic filaments. The most common usage is based on the fact that polylactic a...

Enhancing the interfacial bonding performance between carbon fibers (CF) and thermoplastic resins is extensively researched. In this study, we propose a novel method for the synergistic surface modification of carbon fib...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly growing industrial fabrication technology. It provides engineers with a growing library of advanced materials, ranging from thermoplastics to metals and cement-based composites, e...

Environmental and health concerns about lead-based materials have increased the need for high-density, lead-free alternatives for fishing weights, hunting bullets, ammunition, and body armor applications. Brass/40 wt.%...