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...
This study experimentally evaluates how various 3D-printed gyroid core materials influence the mechanical and thermo-mechanical performance of lightweight carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sandwich structures. Three gyroid core configurations we...
Short-fiber-reinforced polymers (SFRPs) based on unidirectionally arrayed chopped strands (UACSs) have excellent formability and outstanding mechanical response. The low-velocity impact response, such as the delamination, damage tolerance and energy...
The recycling of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is essential for reducing environmental pollution and improving resource efficiency. However, carbon fibers recovered during the recycling process are typically obtained in the form of short fib...
The biaxial loading properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) are critical for evaluating the performance of composite structures under the complex stress state. There are currently no standardized specimens for the CFRP biaxial experiment...
Additive manufacturing (AM) techniques can be applied to produce carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) elements. Such elements can be exposed to different environmental factors, e.g., temperature, moisture, and UV radiation, related to their operati...
This study investigates seven advanced hybrid composite thermal protection system (TPS) prototypes, featuring an innovative internal air chamber design that reduces heat conduction and enhances overall thermal protection performance. Specimens were m...
The study investigated the effects of a toughening agent and micron-sized toughening particles (TP) on the resin and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, with a particular focus on compressive strength. The results showed that the addit...
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are integral to today’s industries. Curing or consolidation are vital processes for manufacturing CFRP components. Microwave processing has many advantages compared with conventional processing...
Pultrusion is an efficient continuous manufacturing process for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, but conventional open-bath impregnation has limitations such as resin exposure, quality variation, and resin loss. To overcome these limitation...
This work provides a comparison of two commercial carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials: HexPly® M18 1/G939 and RTM6/G939. Differences due to the additional thermoplastic in one CFRP are investigated for the two otherwise nearly identi...
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite–metal joint structures are susceptible to localized discharge and thermal damage under lightning current, posing serious safety concerns for critical aircraft components such as fuel tanks. In th...