Basalt fibers (BFs) have attracted much attention in the composites industry because they
are chemically stable and have excellent mechanical and thermal properties. Due to their …

Glass fibre reinforcements form the backbone of a composites industry with a global annual
production of more than 10 million tons of high performance, light-weight materials. Possibly …

In this study, a water-based aminoethylpiperazine-polyamide (AEPPA) is synthesized and its
water-based sizing agent is prepared to improve the interfacial properties of carbon fiber …

Interfacial interaction is one of the most important factors that affect the mechanical
properties of the fiber reinforced composites. The effect of fabrics′ sizing removal from …

The fibre–matrix interface represents a vital element in the development and
characterisation of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs). Extensive ranges of interfacial …

In this study, a novel functionalized graphene oxide (F‐GO) modified polyamide 6 (PA6)
sizing agent is developed to improve the interfacial and mechanical properties of carbon …

The limited interfacial combination between CF and polymer matrix caused by the chemical
inertness of CF surface greatly restricts the protective capability of carbon fiber reinforced …

As a new member of the silica-derivative family, modified glass fiber (MGF) has attracted
extensive attention because of its excellent properties and potential applications. Surface …

Low interlaminar mechanical properties is the foremost drawback of glass fiber reinforced
composites (GFRPs). Hierarchical nanoparticles on fibers (eg. carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) …

The effects of fibre concentration on the mechanical response of welded glass-fibre-
reinforced polypropylene (GF-PP) were studied in-depth. Experimental observations during …