Hydrogen embrittlement is a widely known phenomenon in high-strength and storage
materials. Hydrogen embrittlement is responsible for subcritical crack growth in material …

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

A systematic investigation was carried out in this work to evaluate the effect of seawater
ageing on the mechanical properties of different composites manufactured with three types …

Nano TiO 2 particle is one of the promising inorganic nano fillers used in polymer matrix
composites to enhance the mechanical properties. However, reliability of this type of nano …

The interface between fibre and matrix of fibrous polymeric composites is most critical and
decisive in maintaining sustainability, durability and also reliability of this potential material …

The quest by researchers to improve the quality of natural fibers in a view to replacing fossil
fuel and other natural resources is a major challenge over the years. Adequate …

A carbon fiber/epoxy unidirectional laminated composite was exposed to a humid
environment and the effect of moisture absorption on the mechanical properties and failure …

Low-density nanofibrous aerogels enable various applications but are often hindered by
their fragile bendability and poor tensile strength. Herein, we report a strategy to design …

Epoxy molding compounds (EMCs) are widely used as encapsulation materials for
protecting the semiconductor chips of plastic encapsulated microcircuits (PEMs) against …

Chemical transmission lines, petroleum and natural gas lines, pressure vessels, and pipes
used in thermal facilities are expected to maintain their mechanical properties for many …