Studies into environmental conditions and their effects on the properties of renewable
materials are gaining significant attention in the research field, particularly for natural fibres …

The hygrothermal ageing of epoxy resins and epoxy matrix composite materials has been
studied many times in the literature. Models have been developed to represent the diffusion …

Moisture absorption in polymer composites is a slow process that can take several decades,
so it is often modelled without experimental verification. This unique study reports the …

Polymer composite materials are widely used in marine applications where an
understanding of the long-term performance is essential for economic, safety and durability …

Moisture absorption of composites with nanoscale carbon additives such as carbon
nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, graphite nanoplatelets, and carbon black is investigated …

Abstract Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) processes are cost efficient manufacturing
alternatives to traditional autoclave technology for producing near-net shape structural …

With growing environmental awareness, natural fibers have recently received significant
interest as reinforcement in polymer composites. Among natural fibers, silk can potentially …

The primary interest in numerous research problems in both polymer composites and
Machine Learning (ML) is to develop predictive models for one or more variables of interest …

The growing interest in research and development of eco-friendlier materials makes
attractive the use of bio-based and biodegradable polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) …

Thermosetting polymer composites are often exposed to wet and humid environments,
leading to a considerable reduction in their thermo-mechanical properties. Hence, accurate …