Currently, 4D printing is widely known in additive manufacturing for the fabrication of
customizable objects with a high level of complexity and cost-effectiveness. As an emerging …

Asphalt pavement significantly burdens the environment and is easily threatened by many
diseases. Compared with synthetic fiber, natural fiber is not harmful to the environment and …

Replacing synthetic fibres with natural fibres as reinforcement fillers in natural rubber (NR)
tends to yield eco-friendly bio-composites. This study investigated the tensile and hardness …

To develop an optimized controlled-release system based on temperature-sensitive poly (N-
isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAAm) nanofibers, we prepared three types of temperature …

This work examines the mechanical properties and structural aspects of Al-Hybrid fibre
metal laminates (HFMLs) reinforced with fibres from basalt, hemp, and bamboo, including …

Low damage tolerance and residual strength are the main drawbacks of carbon fiber
composite laminates that limit their application in many lightweight structures. This study …

Ultrasonic spot welding (USW) is a solid joining technique widely known for the joining of
metals and composite materials. However, joining dissimilar metals using USW introduces …

Natural and synthetic fibres are in high demand due to their superior properties. Natural
fibres are less expensive and lighter as compared to synthetic fibres. Synthetic fibres have …

The tunable properties of hydrogels have led to their widespread use in various biomedical
applications such as wound treatment, drug delivery, contact lenses, tissue engineering and …

Highly efficient fiber-reinforced composites find extensive application in diverse industries.
Yet, conventional fiber-reinforced composites have significant environmental impacts during …