Journal of Composites Science, Volume 9, Issue 6

The effective use of natural casein-based adhesives requires the reduction of shrinkage phenomena associated with the evaporation of water, which is largely used for preparation. After the procedure optimization of a casein natural glue by aid of an...

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of in-office bleaching with 38% hydrogen peroxide (HP) on the surface roughness of a nanohybrid composite resin by comparing two measurement techniques: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and profil...

With increasing traffic loads and the continuous deterioration of asphalt pavements, it has become necessary to explore alternative materials that enhance both performance and sustainability. This study aims to investigate the effect of using cement...

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) functionalized with metal oxides exhibit synergistic properties that enhance their performance across various applications, particularly in electrochemistry. Recent advancements have highlighted the potential of CNT–meta...

One of the most interesting and poorly studied carriers of medicinal substances is the polymer clay composite material (PCCM). Bentonite clays are used in pharmacy for the manufacturing of various dosage forms, as well as in the adsorption of drugs t...

Mortar is widely used in civil construction. The inclusion of expanded clay as a lightweight aggregate reduces the density of mortar, enabling lighter structural elements and potentially lowering material and energy requirements during construction....

The increasing demand for environmentally friendly materials has driven researchers and industries to explore alternatives that combine performance with reduced environmental impact. In this framework, the possibility of replacing glass-fibre-reinfor...

The cure kinetics in frontal polymerization (FP) of short carbon-fiber-reinforced composites are investigated numerically, focusing on the influence of fiber aspect ratio, volume fraction, and orientation. A classical heat conduction equation is used...

Silica aerogel (SiA) composites have gained importance due to their ability to overcome the challenges of pure SiA while retaining its superior properties. Their growing significance calls for a closer examination of its assessment methods and perfor...

Chitosan–hydroxyapatite (CS-HAp) biocomposites, combining the biocompatibility and bioactivity of chitosan with the osteoconductive properties of hydroxyapatite, are emerging as promising candidates for tissue engineering applications. These ma...

Piezoelectric energy harvesting in roadways can power distributed sensors and electronics by capturing underutilized mechanical energy from traffic. In this research, 1-3 stacked piezocomposites were developed and evaluated to determine optimal desig...

The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has driven the exploration of alternatives to traditional cement-based concrete. In this context, this study investigates a cement-less material, specifically an alkali-activated or geopoly...

Piezoelectric polymer composites, particularly polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) blended with barium titanate (BT), show promise for wearable technologies as both energy harvesters and haptic actuators. However, these composites typically exhibit limite...

This study explores the potential of calcium carbide residue (CCR) as an alternative activator for ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) to reduce reliance on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in mortar production. A series of OPC-GGBS-CCR ternary...

In this research, the effect of the addition of coconut fibers coated with hydrophobic substances as reinforcement material in mortars was evaluated. Fibers of different sizes (1, 2, and 5 cm) were pretreated with linseed oil and paraffin wax, in ord...

Three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP) represents a paradigm shift in construction technology, enabling the automated, formwork-free fabrication of intricate geometries. Despite its rapid growth, successful implementation remains dependent on the...

Alkali-activated materials, as a low-carbon cementitious material, are widely known for their excellent durability and mechanical properties. In recent years, the modification of alkali-activated materials using biochar has gradually attracted attent...

In recent days, aluminum-based hybrid composites have garnered more interest than monolithic alloys owing to their remarkable properties, encompassing a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, and impressive wear durability. Th...

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has evolved from a rapid prototyping technique to an established manufacturing process for various industrial applications, including aerospace, robotics, biomedical engineering, and food production. Despite its versat...

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) preforms are vital for high-performance composite structures, yet the real-time detection of surface yarn alignment defects is hindered by complex textures. This study introduces a novel machine vision framework...

Nanomedicine is rapidly evolving, with tailored nanoparticles enabling precise cellular-level interventions. Despite significant advances, challenges, such as rapid clearance and off-target effects, hinder the clinical translation of many nanosystems...

Designing thermoplastic composites for particular uses requires understanding their dynamic mechanical behaviour, which affects how well they operate in practical settings. The Split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) test allows for evaluating these mate...

This review presents a comprehensive analysis of polypropylene (PP) fibre incorporation in three-dimensional printed concrete (3DPC), focusing on the material behaviour in both fresh and hardened states. PP fibres play a critical role in improving rh...

Jointing is inevitable for CFRTP (carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic) component applications in the automotive industry. In this study, commonly used jointing methods were applied to fasten CFRTP components. Three types of jointing methods. Ultras...

Mass timber construction is gaining popularity in mid-rise and tall buildings due to its sustainability, aesthetics, versatile prefabrication, light weight, and faster construction time compared to conventional building materials such as concrete and...

The development of sustainable insulation materials plays a crucial role in creating energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings. This study investigates eco-friendly composite materials based on plaster and wood shavings for insulatio...

Laminate plate and shell structures with symmetric cross-ply configurations are widely used due to their high stiffness-to-weight ratio. However, conventional lamination theories rely on simplifying assumptions that may introduce inaccuracies. This s...

Recent progress in metal matrix composites (MMCs) has led to significant research efforts aimed at refining reinforcement methods and processing techniques and enhancing material properties. Incorporating reinforcements has notably improved both mech...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of hole offset of a square hole with rounded corners on stress concentration in a finite-width [0₃/(±45)₃/90₃]_S quasi-isotropic composite laminate using finite element analysis (FEA). The...

This study investigates the effect of nanofiber interleaving on the mechanical performance of co-cured composite lap joints with effective fiber orientation mismatch at the joint interface. Joint configurations were defined by dominant yarn orientati...

Silylation treatment improves the hydrophobicity of cellulose by reducing the number of hydroxyl groups in the cellulose chains that are available to react with moisture in the surrounding environment. Additionally, silylation increases stress transf...

Woven composites and natural fiber-reinforced composites both have widespread applications in various industries due to their appealing load-carrying capacity and performance compared to conventionally manufactured composites, such as polymeric compo...

Adhesively bonded fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) anchors have emerged as a progressive alternative to traditional steel anchors in concrete structures, owing to their superior corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and light weight. Despite the...

This paper tackles the important issue of the flexural strength of continuous fiber-reinforced ceramic composite. Estimates of the flexural strength of 2D woven SiC/SiC composite are extracted from symmetric and asymmetric 3-point bending test result...

Moment-resisting frames (MRFs) are characterized by high energy dissipation capacity relying on plastic hinge formation at the two ends of beams. Despite their numerous advantages, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) profile sections used in MRF systems s...

Natural sand and high OPC utilization in the concrete industry have affected our environment and caused climate change. This study developed a novel methodology to prepare modified sand by adding (50% R-Sand + 50% M-Sand) to replace 100% natural sand...

Elastic moduli are important mechanical properties that describe a material’s stiffness and its deformation under elastic loading. In addition to experimental techniques, computational homogenization is commonly used for composite materials to...

This review examines the fire-retardant properties of compositions that incorporate various classes of phosphorus–nitrogen compounds. Specifically, it focuses on nitrogen-containing derivatives of 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-ox...

Agricultural residues offer promising opportunities for the development of biocomposites. Durian husk, a lignocellulosic by-product abundantly available in Southeast Asia, and bamboo waste, an underutilized biomass resource, present considerable pote...

Coal combustion generates significant volumes of ash, a technogenic by-product that poses a serious threat to regional environmental sustainability (environmental chemical contamination and air pollution). This study aims to assess the feasibility of...

In this study, novel biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL)-based composites for sustainable packaging applications were developed by adding surface-treated wood fibers (WFs). Specifically, the WFs were treated with citric acid (CA) to improve the fibe...

This study investigates interface sliding behavior in composite I-steel–concrete beams reinforced with a composite material plate by analyzing various connection configurations combining shear stud connectors and adhesive bonding. The degree of...

Polymer concrete (PC) is recognized for its lightweight nature, wear resistance, and rapid curing, making it well-suited for the repair of deteriorated infrastructure. This research critically addresses the challenge of enhancing overlay adhesion to...

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of two machine learning methods for the prediction of the mechanical and fracture properties of Cenosphere-reinforced lightweight thermoset polyurethane composites. To evaluate the effectiveness of the...

High-performance discontinuous carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) offer promising manufacturing flexibility and recyclability for advanced composite applications. However, their mechanical performance and reliability strongly depend on t...

A structure of composite cement with 15 wt.% thermally activated clay shales has been developed. The phase composition and properties of aluminosilicate rocks of the Kazakhstan deposits—Mynaral and Kuyuk—have been studied. It has been sho...

This study considered the molding process of a thin-walled composite structure, imported from a CAD model, with the requirements of the uniformity of the mechanical properties and wall thickness. The developed numerical process model, which includes...

Automation of the structural health monitoring process involves the use of successful methods for detecting defects and determining their critical characteristics. An efficient means of crack detection in composite materials is the ultrasonic method,...

The use of binders in construction dates back to antiquity, with lime-based materials historically playing a significant role. However, the 20th century brought the widespread replacement of lime with Portland cement (PC), for its superior mechanical...

Significant reductions in the compressive strength of CFRP are attributed to a specific failure process, which is a combination of the compressive failure of fibers and the shear failure of the matrix. To further understand the mechanism of compressi...