Experimental and soft computing-based multifunctional enhancement of CFRP laminates using graphene oxide and isophthalic polyester resin

Synergistic strengthening and toughening of epoxy resins enabled by ultra-low content pristine single-walled carbon nanotubes

The inherent brittleness of traditional epoxy resins limits their application in high-performance fields. In this study, single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were incorporated into bisphenol-A epoxy resin to investigate their effects on mechanical properties. SWCNTs/EP nanocomposites with varying mass fractions (0.0...

Effect of Graphene Oxide on Performance and Failure Mechanism of Silane‐Treated Basalt Fiber/Epoxy Nanocomposites

This study examines the impact of graphene oxide (GO) loading on the physical, mechanical, and environmental properties of silane‐treated basalt fiber‐reinforced polymer (BFRP) nanocomposite laminates. GO nanofillers were incorporated into the epoxy matrix to enhance matrix stiffness along with fiber–matrix interfaci...

Mechanical and dynamic behavior of UHMWPE/Basalt hybrid polymer-matrix composites with garnet filler reinforcement for structural applications

Experimental investigation of fiber hybridized ECC using PVA, polypropylene, and high-modulus glass fibers with class F Fly ash and OPC

Conventional concrete is inherently brittle and exhibits limited tensile strain capacity, leading to crack localization and reduced durability. Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) have been developed to overcome these limitations through strain-hardening behavior and improved ductility. In this study, polyvinyl al...

Silane‐Functionalized Recycled Chopped Carbon Fibers for Interlaminar Toughening of Hybrid GFRP Laminates

Laminates made from carbon‐ and glass‐fiber‐reinforced polymers (FRP) possess excellent specific strength and stiffness, making them suitable for structural applications. However, the high cost of virgin carbon fibers has increased interest in using recycled or chopped carbon fibers (CCFs) recovered from waste CFRP....

Performance regulation and intelligent application of 4D-printed carbon fiber-reinforced TPU/PLA/CF composites

This study aims to develop carbon fiber (CF)-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane/polylactic acid (TPU/PLA) composite filaments tailored for 4D printing, with systematic investigation into the effects of CF content on material properties and shape memory behavior. Dog-bone tensile coupons, rectangular strips, complex...