Curing process is usually a key step in the molding process of polymer-matrix composites
(PMCs). Traditional oven (autoclave) heating curing (OHC) methods have many challenges …

Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are emerging nanomaterials with analogous structures
and similarly impressive mechanical properties to carbon nanotubes (CNTs), but unique …

Graphene inclusion in a polymer matrix is a promising route to significantly enhance the
mechanical properties of low-grade carbon fibers (CFs). Using ReaxFF molecular dynamics …

Abstract Carbon nanofiber (CNF)/polycaprolactone (PCL) composites were three-dimention
(3D) printed into electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding parts. 3D-printing process led …

Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) have attracted attention for their predicted extraordinary
properties; yet, challenges in synthesis and processing have stifled progress on …

Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) uniformly dispersed in stretchable materials, such as poly
(dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS), could create the next generation of composites with augmented …

Microfiber fabrication via wet-spinning of lyotropic liquid crystals (LCs) with anisotropic
nanomaterials has gained increased attention due to the microfibers' excellent …

Polymer composites have progressively found applications in sectors such as automotive,
aerospace and energy storage. Their high performance can be mainly attributed to their …

The temperature-dependent transversely isotropic elastic properties of multi-walled boron
nitride nanotubes (MWBNNTs) were determined using molecular dynamics simulations with …

Long-distance space missions encounter a significant hurdle in the form of space radiation,
which calls for effective radiation shielding materials to protect astronauts and critical …