Flexible and stretchable piezoresistive strain sensors which can translate mechanical stimuli
(strain changes) into electrical signals (resistance changes) provide a simple and feasible …

Recent advancements in the preparation of all-carbon multi-scale fibers and their use in
carbon fiber (CF)-reinforced polymer composites are reviewed. A multi-scale or hierarchical …

To date, it is still a challenge to simultaneously reinforce and well monitor the delamination
of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) using nanocarbon-based interleaf due to the …

Owing to the outstanding sensing properties, especially high sensitivity and large
stretchability, flexible piezoresistive strain sensors are advantageous for achieving …

The influence of a hybrid interleaf system based on aramid and phenoxy fibres on the
interlaminar toughness and damage tolerance of epoxy based carbon fibre reinforced …

Graphene (GN) and carbon nanotube (CNT) have already been explored their potential
crack-monitoring abilities in the field of composite materials, but a relatively low sensitivity to …

Structural composites with smart functionalities of self-healing and self-sensing are of
particular interest in the fields of aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. However …

An experimental study is performed to investigate the damage sensing in intra-ply
glass/carbon hybrid composites at high strain rate shear loading conditions. A unique four …

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites find extensive applications ranging from sporting
goods to aircraft components. Nonetheless, the weak interlaminar properties of laminated …

Thermoplastic interleaving is a well-established approach to toughen carbon fibre thermoset
laminates, studied over the past five decades. Recently, it has been revisited to create …