Journal of Composites Science, Volume 7, Issue 11

Nanoparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO NPs), propolis, and the ZnO–propolis composite (ZnO-P NCs) have been synthesized using a biomimetic approach. Zeta potential analysis and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) proved the formation and...

Ultrasonic attenuation measurements were conducted on cross-ply and quasi-isotropic lay-ups of eight types of carbon-fiber reinforced composites (CFRPs) using through-transmission methods with diffraction correction. Attenuation values were substanti...

This investigation focuses on the wear resistance and surface morphology of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-filled bio-based epoxy composites. This study examines the impact of different MWCNT concentrations (0 Wt.%, 0.25 Wt.%, 0.50 Wt.%, and 0....

Steel–concrete composite structures are widely used in composite frame structures and super high-rise buildings. However, the lack of relevant building design standards to ensure their structural stability under extreme conditions has led to po...

Conductive threads have emerged as a highly promising platform for the advancement of smart textiles, enabling the integration of conductivity into fabric materials. In this study, we present a novel approach to fabricate highly flexible graphene-bas...

In recent years, abrasive waterjet machining has emerged as a promising machining technique for the machining of composites because of its non-thermal nature. In the present study, the effect of machining parameters on the quality of machining has be...

The effect of graphene oxide-based photoconversion covers on the growth and photosynthesis of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) was investigated. Two types of photoconversion composite for covers were produced. In the first, only graphene oxide nanopar...

Heavy metal ions (HMIs) have acute toxic effects on health and are dangerous for human existence and the ecosystem. Therefore, their sensitive and selective detection is of great importance. In recent years, various nanocomposite materials have been...

Aluminum alloys are widely used in a variety of industries nowadays for their high strength-to-weight ratio, good formability, low density, and recyclability. However, their poor corrosion and wear resistance properties restrict their applications. T...

Our study examined the potential of using activated carbon/nanosized cobalt oxide (AC-Co₃O₄) as a new catalytic additive to improve the efficiency of the parent ammonium nitrate/magnesium/nitrocellulose (AN/Mg/NC) composite. These findings demonstrat...

The applications of liquid crystals in the field of renewable, clean and sustainable technologies of energy storage are of utmost importance at present. This paper delves into dielectric spectroscopic studies of a weakly polar nematic liquid crystal...

The process of thermolysis of barium hydroxostannate BaSn(OH)₆ as a precursor for preparing barium stannate BaSnO₃ has been investigated using the method of differential thermal analysis. Thermal decomposition products of the precursor were character...

The theoretical and practical achievements in the field of the theory of strength and reliability of composite materials are discussed in a review conducted on the scientific research conducted on the effect of delamination on the reliability and qua...

This study reports the production of a Mg/15%β-tricalcium phosphate Ca₃(PO₄)₂ composite by combining direct ink writing for the β-TCP preform and liquid infiltration technique to obtain a continuous metal matrix composite. The influence of...

Reactive processing of metals is interesting for materials design and achieving new sets of properties. The transformation degree of the metals, the factor governing the properties of the material as a whole, depends on the sintering/heat treatment c...

The aim of this study was to characterise the microstructural organisation of staple carbon fibre-reinforced polymer composites and to investigate their mechanical properties. Conventionally, fibre-reinforced materials are manufactured using continuo...

This study investigates the mechanical properties of α-chitin and chitosan biocomposites using molecular dynamics (MD) and stress–strain analyses under uniaxial tensile loading in an aqueous environment. Our models, validated against expe...

The primary objective of this research is to address the energy challenges by introducing an innovative nanocomposite material. This material is designed to facilitate the conversion of environmentally friendly and economically viable Red Sea water i...

Laminated metal-composite structures, also known as fibre metal laminates (FMLs), have emerged as prominent engineering materials in various industries, particularly in the domains of aircraft and automobile manufacturing. These materials are sought...

A facile preparation method for flexible p-type CuI/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) nanocomposite thermoelectric (TE) film is developed. First, CuI powder was synthesized by a one-pot method; second, PVP was coated in situ with the CuI powder; third, the...

This article presents the results of an assessment of the use of CdSe, NiCdSe, and CoCdSe thin films as a basis for photocatalysts used for the decomposition of the organic dyes rhodamine B, cargo red, and indigo carmine. Interest in this area was de...

The utilization of waste fly ash in road construction is primarily confined to its use in embankment filling or as a stabilizer when combined with lime and cement. Its application in structural pavement layers, such as the base and subbase, faces a c...

A series of sorption materials based on layered double hydroxides (Co-Fe LDH, Ni-Fe LDH, and Zn-Ti LDH) were obtained by a facile and environmentally friendly method of coprecipitation. A low particle size of no more than 10 µm was achieved. Th...

This study compares the tensile properties of commercial aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) with those of AMCs produced via a nitrogen-induced self-forming process. This process is a newly developed AMCs manufacturing process that takes advantage of t...

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is considered one of the most innovative prosthetic materials of the last few decades. Its chemically inert behavior and high biocompatibility make it a promising material in many areas of dentistry. The aim of this study...

Sargassum is a type of marine algae that has caused environmental problems in Mexico because it arrives in high quantities along the Mexican coast, especially in the Mexican Caribbean. This situation has become an environmental and economic problem,...

The work is devoted to the study of the influence of synthesis conditions on the properties of water-insoluble rubidium salts of phosphotungstic acid (PTA). Such heteropoly compounds have a wide range of applications, including in the field of electr...

The present study investigates the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was carried out using a leaf extract of Anoectochilus elatus (Ae-AgNPs). The synthesised Ae-AgNPs were characterised using different analytical techniques like UV-visible spec...

In this study, we present another approach to fabricating high-performance supercapacitor electrodes by combining activated carbon particles with carbon nanotubes (AC/CNT). We synthesized activated carbon from diverse biomass sources using a carboniz...

This study focuses on the development of new biocompatible and biodegradable particle gel scaffolds based on PCL-HBPG/1SiHBPG triblock copolymers composed of a polycaprolactone (PCL) core and two outer blocks of trimethoxysilyl end-capped hyperbranch...

This study investigates the mode-II delamination performance of filament-wound unidirectional composites with different types of epoxies as their matrix phase under room and cryogenic temperatures. A typical vacuum infusion resin, an aerospace-grade...

Dental implants can be made of various materials, and amongst them, titanium and titanium alloy were the materials of choice for dental implants for many years because of their biocompatibility. The two alloys have a high level of biocompatibility, a...

In the present study, AA7075 and AA2024 aluminum alloys were reinforced with ZrC, and the particles of WC were joined using the friction stir welding (FSW) method. The microstructural and mechanical properties of the welds were investigated using SEM...

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites are widely used in the rehabilitation, repair, and strengthening of civil, marine, and naval infrastructure and structural systems. In these applications, they are exposed to a range of exposure conditions,...

The realm of composite materials continues to evolve, with researchers pushing the boundaries of understanding and application. This Special Issue published in the Journal of Composites Science encapsulates the essence of these advancements, presenti...

The main objective of this work is to evaluate the mechanical and thermal strength of a recently developed composite made of Cissus quadrangularis fiber coupled with Polylacticacid (PLA) in comparison to other natural fibers. This study investigated...