Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with marked comprehensive properties,
such as lightweight, high specific strength, and stiffness, have attracted riveting attention in …

A key factor determining the performance of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)
composites is their fibre-to-matrix interactions, the interface and interphase, as these allow …

The low flame retardant efficiency and poor interfacial property are the main problems that
confine the wide application of glass-fiber reinforced unsaturated resin (GUPR) composites …

The development of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) with high electromagnetic
interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness is highly desirable for engineering applications …

Herein, innovative use of vacuum filtration approach to modify the circumferential surface of
structural carbon fiber is proposed for improving the interfacial adhesion of composites by …

The mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) are seriously affected
by the poor interfacial adhesion between carbon fiber (CF) and resin matrix. Therefore, it …

Conventional surface modifications of high-performance carbon fibers rely on introducing
reactive functional groups on inert fibers surface, implying either harsh chemical oxidation or …

Filament wound type-4 cylinders are widely used in automotive applications for the storage
of compressed gases. The performance of the storage cylinders critically depends on their …

Plasma and electrochemical treatments of carbon fibers for enhanced properties are often
presented in opposition to each other. This work demonstrates the combination of these …

The polymerisation and attachment of a covalent sizing to the surface of carbon fibres is
demonstrated using an electrochemical surface treatment. This treatment proceeds in an …