This paper investigates comprehensive knowledge regarding joining CFRP and aluminium
alloys in available literature in terms of available methods, bonding processing and …

Multi-materials of metal-polymer and metal-composite hybrid structures (MMHSs) are highly
demanded in several fields including land, air and sea transportation, infrastructure …

Emerging trends in manufacturing such as light weighting, increased performance and
functionality increases the use of multi-material, hybrid structures and thus the need for …

Recently, carbon-based materials have received much attention for their many potential
applications. The carbon fibers are very strong, stiff, and lightweight, enabling the carbon …

Strong dissimilar materials joints consisting of aluminum alloy and polyamide 66 (PA66)
plates were produced by a new joining method: friction lap welding (FLW). To understand …

Exposure to aggressive environmental conditions and specific loads necessitate precise
material selection and manufacturing techniques. Techniques such as overlamination …

Fascinating advantages (eg, lightweight and superior performances combined with ductility
and strength) of metal-FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) hybrid components attract increasing …

Phosphate anodizing pretreatment of aluminum alloy A6061 was carried out before carbon
fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) was joined to A6061 using fiber laser. The results show that …

The key strategic technology of automotive lightweight design advances the development of
light metal/carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite hybrid joining. In this work, Al alloy …

Polymer composites have certain advantages over metals in terms of mechanical as well as
metallurgical properties. These can be joined with similar as well as dissimilar polymer …