Composites

Composite materials are often preferred to conventional materials, such as metals and ceramics, due to their high specific strength, lightweight, ease of fabrication, design flexibility, resistance to fatigue and corrosion, and low cost. Here, you can find a selection of recent studies on the manufacturing, characterization, and application of composites.

Strain Monitoring in Reduced Graphene Oxide-coated Glass Fiber/Epoxy Composite
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Strain Monitoring in Reduced Graphene Oxide-coated Glass Fiber/Epoxy Composite

The composite showed low hysteresis and low electrical viscosity which make these materials suitable for industrial piezoresistive strain sensors.
Effect of Synergy between Pyrolysis Carbon Black and Carbon Nanofibers on Composite properties
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Effect of Synergy between Pyrolysis Carbon Black and Carbon Nanofibers on Composite properties

This study provides new ideas for polymer composite processing.

Deep Learning: Even a Machine Brain Needs Training
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Deep Learning: Even a Machine Brain Needs Training

In this online seminar you can learn how to train a neuronal network in the Olympus Stream software.
Preparation of Electrosprayed Composite Coated Microporous Filter for Particulate Matter Capture
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Preparation of Electrosprayed Composite Coated Microporous Filter for Particulate Matter Capture

Particulate matter 2.5 pollution is a serious threat to human health. In this paper, the use of electrospraying technology to fabricate composite polytetrafluoroethylene/expanded graphite coated spun-bond polypropylene microporous filters that show tremendous potential for its use as an effective PM 2.5. capture medium is presented.
Laser Pyrolyzed Organosilazane-based Al/ZrO2 Composite Coating on Stainless Steel: Resulting Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
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Laser Pyrolyzed Organosilazane-based Al/ZrO2 Composite Coating on Stainless Steel: Resulting Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

Protective ceramic-based coatings are frequently the most suitable solutions for problems like corrosion and wear.
Ask the Experts: Digital Image Processing
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Ask the Experts: Digital Image Processing

Want to get a better understanding of digital image processing techniques? Then watch the Ask the Experts webinar rerun on July 29 to learn how point and local operation filters can be used to control sources of error such as noise or low contrast in microscopy images.
Manufacturing and Inspection of Advanced Materials
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Manufacturing and Inspection of Advanced Materials

This free eBook covers the evolving fields of additive manufacturing, thin films, electronics, surface roughness, and composites. In more than 20 article digests, you can learn about the recent developments in the manufacturing and inspection of novel materials using confocal laser scanning microscopy together with other analytical techniques.
Advanced Production Routes for Metal Matrix Composites
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Advanced Production Routes for Metal Matrix Composites

The use of metal matrix composites (MMCs) in a variety of products is significantly increasing with time. However, the future usage of MMC products is very much dependent on their beneficial aspects and hence it is critical to ensure in a robust repeatable manner the superior physical property advantages. This article provides an overview of advanced production routes for MMCs.
A Review on Direct Assembly of Through‐the‐thickness Reinforced Metal–polymer Composite Hybrid Structures
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A Review on Direct Assembly of Through‐the‐thickness Reinforced Metal–polymer Composite Hybrid Structures

The current status and state‐of‐art direct assembling technologies are reviewed in this article. Examples of reviewed metal structuring techniques include micromachining, stamping, Surfi‐Sculpt, additive manufacturing, cold metal transfer, and metal injection molding structuring.
Halide Perovskite Composites for Photocatalysis: A Mini Review
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Halide Perovskite Composites for Photocatalysis: A Mini Review

This mini review summarizes the recent progresses on the design and development of halide perovskite composites for various photocatalytic reactions.
Residual Stress in Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Composites: A Review of Measurement Techniques
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Residual Stress in Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Composites: A Review of Measurement Techniques

The aim of this article is to provide an up to date review of the current state of the art in experimental techniques for the determination of residual stress in thermosetting fiber reinforced composites.
On the Molecular to Continuum Modeling of Fiber‐Reinforced Composites
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On the Molecular to Continuum Modeling of Fiber‐Reinforced Composites

A multiscale approach to model fiber‐reinforced composites, those that are characterized by an isotropic orientation of fibers, is presented.
Mechanical Properties and Slurry Erosion Resistance of a Hybrid Composite SiC Foam/SiC Particles/EP
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Mechanical Properties and Slurry Erosion Resistance of a Hybrid Composite SiC Foam/SiC Particles/EP

A novel composite, SiC foam/SiC particles/EP (SiCfoam/SiCp/EP), was prepared, consisting of an E‐51 epoxy resin (EP) as the matrix and SiC foam/SiC particles as the reinforcements.
In Situ Integration of SERS Sensors for On‐Chip Catalytic Reactions
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In Situ Integration of SERS Sensors for On‐Chip Catalytic Reactions

A graphene-based catalytic chip with surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensors was fabricated by laser scribing of a graphene oxide (GO)–silver nanoparticle (AgNP) composite (AgNPs@GO).
Micro‐Structuration of Piezoelectric Composites Using Dielectrophoresis: Toward Application in Condition Monitoring of Bearings
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Micro‐Structuration of Piezoelectric Composites Using Dielectrophoresis: Toward Application in Condition Monitoring of Bearings

A piezoelectric composite was fabricated for use as an aerospace and aeronautical monitoring sensor. The designed piezoelectric element integrated into an aircraft ball bearing could detect local vibrations indicative of imminent bearing failure.
Laminated Object Manufacturing of Ceramic‐Based Materials
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Laminated Object Manufacturing of Ceramic‐Based Materials

In this review article, a detailed evaluation of the applicability of laminated object manufacturing in the near net shaping ceramic‐based materials is presented.
Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Aligned or Organized Filler Material
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Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Aligned or Organized Filler Material

This article reviews the combinations of fabrication and filler material alignment methods used to fabricate polymer matrix composite materials, in terms of operating and design parameters including size, resolution, print speed, filler material alignment time, polymer matrix and filler material requirements, and filler manipulation requirements.
Wettability of Low Weight Borides by Commercial Aluminum Alloys − A Basis for Metal Matrix Composite Fabrication
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Wettability of Low Weight Borides by Commercial Aluminum Alloys − A Basis for Metal Matrix Composite Fabrication

The wetting behavior of five boride substrates by liquid pure aluminum (99.5%) and and an aluminum alloy was investigated.
Composite Types and Inspection Solutions
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Composite Types and Inspection Solutions

Manufacturers, engineers, and researchers continuously develop composites consisting of a wide variety of materials for a broad spectrum of applications. The two constituents of a composite are the matrix and reinforcement, whereby the matrix surrounds and binds the reinforcement.
Advanced Optical Metrology: Composites
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Advanced Optical Metrology: Composites

In this eBook recent studies on the development of novel composite materials and the application of confocal laser-scanning microscopy as well as other methods to analyze their surface morphology are presented.
Effect of High‐Energy Ball Milling on Mechanical Properties of the Mg–Nb Composites Fabricated through Powder Metallurgy Process
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Effect of High‐Energy Ball Milling on Mechanical Properties of the Mg–Nb Composites Fabricated through Powder Metallurgy Process

New biocompatible and biodegradable Mg–Nb composites used as bone implant materials are fabricated through powder metallurgy process.
Poly(Lactic Acid)–Thermoplastic Starch–Cotton Composites: Starch‐compatibilizing Effects and Composite Biodegradability
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Poly(Lactic Acid)–Thermoplastic Starch–Cotton Composites: Starch‐compatibilizing Effects and Composite Biodegradability

In this study, PLA was reinforced with natural cotton and thermoplastic starch to obtain a biodegradable and lower cost composite.
An Investigation on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber/Polyimide Composites at Elevated Temperatures
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An Investigation on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber/Polyimide Composites at Elevated Temperatures

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polyimide composites were prepared, and the mechanical properties and tribological behaviors at various sliding conditions were systematically investigated.
Comparative Structural and Mechanical Studies on Polyamide 6 Knitted‐Reinforced Single Polymer Composites Prepared by Different Reactive Processing Techniques
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Comparative Structural and Mechanical Studies on Polyamide 6 Knitted‐Reinforced Single Polymer Composites Prepared by Different Reactive Processing Techniques

Single polymer laminate composites based on anionic polyamide 6 matrix‐reinforced by PA6 knitted textile structures were produced by nylon reactive injection molding and powder coating/compression molding processing techniques.
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Fishbone‐based Epoxy Composites: The Effects of Thermal Treatment
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Fishbone‐based Epoxy Composites: The Effects of Thermal Treatment

In this work, the fishbone particles were used in epoxy composites for the semi‐structural applications.
Thermoplastic Polyvinyl Alcohol/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composites: Preparation, Mechanical Properties, Thermal Properties, and Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness
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Thermoplastic Polyvinyl Alcohol/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composites: Preparation, Mechanical Properties, Thermal Properties, and Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness

This study uses the solution mixing method to combine plasticized polyvinyl alcohol as a matrix, and multiwalled carbon nanotubes as reinforcement to form PVA/MWCNTs films.
Achieving Pseudo‐Ductile Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites via Interfacial Engineering
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Achieving Pseudo‐Ductile Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites via Interfacial Engineering

This article presents an investigation of the properties of interfacial engineered carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites.
Seeing is Believing: In Situ/Operando Optical Microscopy for Probing Electrochemical Energy Systems
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Seeing is Believing: In Situ/Operando Optical Microscopy for Probing Electrochemical Energy Systems

This review discusses a range of in situ/operando techniques based on optical microscopy reported in literatures for studying electrochemical energy systems.
Webinar: Confocal Technology - What you do not dare to ask
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Webinar: Confocal Technology - What you do not dare to ask

Learn all about confocal technology in this online seminar by Markus Fabich, Olympus.
Polymer‐Based Low‐Temperature Thermoelectric Composites
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Polymer‐Based Low‐Temperature Thermoelectric Composites

Thermoelectric materials allow direct conversion of waste heat energy into electrical energy, thus contributing to solving energy related issues. In this review article, the most promising research in the field is highlighted and thoroughly analyzed.
Evolving Strategies for Producing Multiscale Graphene‐Enhanced Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Composites for Smart Structural Applications
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Evolving Strategies for Producing Multiscale Graphene‐Enhanced Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Composites for Smart Structural Applications

The primary focus of this review article concerns the structural graphene‐enhanced fiber‐reinforced polymer composites and discussion on the corresponding manufacturing methodologies for the effective incorporation of graphene into these systems.
Direct Assembly of Through‐the‐thickness Reinforced Metal–polymer Composite Hybrid Structures
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Direct Assembly of Through‐the‐thickness Reinforced Metal–polymer Composite Hybrid Structures

Constant efforts to reduce the structural weight of transportation systems as a solution to control emission levels are currently shaping the way modern cars and airplanes are designed and manufactured.
Processing of Fiber‐reinforced Ultra‐high Temperature Ceramic Composites
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Processing of Fiber‐reinforced Ultra‐high Temperature Ceramic Composites

Ultra‐high temperature ceramics have emerged as promising materials for high‐temperature aerospace applications due to their high melting temperature and superior ablation performance. Even still, they have yet to reach their full potential due to the catastrophic brittle failure that typically accompanies the intrinsic low fracture toughness of ceramic materials.
Compression Fatigue Testing Setups for Composites
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Compression Fatigue Testing Setups for Composites

This review provides an overview of existing methods for the characterization of composites, i.e., setups for testing fiber reinforced polymer composites under compression and discusses their applicability to fatigue testing.
Reinforcing the Near Eutectic Aluminum–Silicon Alloy with Graphene: An Approach toward Self‐Lubricating Composite
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Reinforcing the Near Eutectic Aluminum–Silicon Alloy with Graphene: An Approach toward Self‐Lubricating Composite

Herein, the reinforcement of near eutectic Al–Si (ADC12) alloy with the reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is demonstrated. The structural, mechanical, metallurgical, and tribological characteristics are conducted to understand the role of rGO as a reinforcement phase.
Biodegradation of Polyurethane‐polyhydroxybutyrate Elastomeric Composite Investigated From Morphological and Structural Viewpoint
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Biodegradation of Polyurethane‐polyhydroxybutyrate Elastomeric Composite Investigated From Morphological and Structural Viewpoint

Morphological, structural, and tensile changes of polyurethane‐poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate) (PU‐PHB) elastomeric composites were evaluated after accelerated test in standard compost media. Size of PHB particles together with their uniform dispersion in the matrix were found to be key parameters for material's resistivity against degradation media.
Nanodiamond‐Based Separators for Supercapacitors Realized on Paper Substrates
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Nanodiamond‐Based Separators for Supercapacitors Realized on Paper Substrates

Herein, a scalable, low-cost, and easy-to-process approach for the preparation of supercapacitors using large area techniques like spray and blade coating is presented.