Fibre-reinforced polymeric composites (FRPC), having better corrosion resistance, higher
strength-to-weight, and modulus-to-weight ratios, are widely utilised in automotive, wind …

In recent years, the creative use of polymers has been expanded as the range of achievable
material properties and options for manufacturing and post-processing continually grows …

In this study, we show that low-density polyethylene films, a prevalent choice for food
packaging in everyday life, generated high numbers of microplastics (MPs) and hundreds to …

The present work studies the response to hygrothermal ageing of natural fibre composites
(NFCs) against synthetic fibre composites when using three different types of polymers as …

Regarding a wide variety of PCMs, the materials' strength properties which decrease no
more than 20% after 30 years of operation are of special interest. One of the important …

The development of many engineered product applications for automobiles and aircraft
parts has initiated the search for novel materials as alternatives to metal matrix composites …

The aim of this work is to analyze water sorption in hybrid polyester/glass fabric/jute fabric
composites molded via compression and VARTM (Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer …

Tidal turbine infrastructure is currently in the large-scale prototype and short-term
demonstration phase. However, the immediate requirement is to develop materials …

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have been widely used in civil
engineering structures due to their excellent mechanical and durability properties. The harsh …

This study investigates the long-term performance of 3D-printed pressure vessels subjected
to accelerated aging through water mass infusion. Thermoplastic composites were used to …