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View article: Adhesive bonding of CFRP with a 3D-printed short-fiber composite: An experimental study on the effects of geometry and adhesive system on joint performance
Adhesive bonding of CFRP with a 3D-printed short-fiber composite: An experimental study on the effects of geometry and adhesive system on joint performance Open
The introduction of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymers in additive manufacturing has marked a significant turning point for this technology, offering the opportunity to extend its inherent flexibility to industrial sectors traditional…
View article: A comprehensive techno-economic and environmental comparison of plasma-treated adhesive-bonded thermoplastic composites
A comprehensive techno-economic and environmental comparison of plasma-treated adhesive-bonded thermoplastic composites Open
Thermoplastic composites are gaining attention for their ability to support a circular economy, shifting away from traditional cost-driven design. Unlike thermoset composites, commonly used in automotive and aerospace sectors, thermoplasti…
View article: Adhesive bonding of glass-fibre thermoplastic composite: process optimisation and sustainability analysis using LCA methodology
Adhesive bonding of glass-fibre thermoplastic composite: process optimisation and sustainability analysis using LCA methodology Open
In recent years, great attention has been paid to the challenge of integrating more sustainable circular approaches to manufacturing, which involve optimising the entire product cycle, from design to fabrication, assembly and eventual reus…
View article: Adhesive bonding of glass-fibre thermoplastic composite: process optimisation and sustainability analysis using LCA methodology
Adhesive bonding of glass-fibre thermoplastic composite: process optimisation and sustainability analysis using LCA methodology Open
In recent years, the transport industry has increasingly been confronted with the need for construction solutions that, at parity of performance, minimise the weight of products to save on fuel consumption, with benefits for operating cost…
View article: A Response Surface Methodology Approach to Improve Adhesive Bonding of Pulsed Laser Treated CFRP Composites
A Response Surface Methodology Approach to Improve Adhesive Bonding of Pulsed Laser Treated CFRP Composites Open
In this work, a response surface-designed experiment approach was used to determine the optimal settings of laser treatment as a method of surface preparation for CFRP prior to bonding. A nanosecond pulsed Ytterbium-doped-fiber laser sourc…
View article: Influence of Adhesive in FSW: Investigation on Fatigue Behavior of Welded, Weld-Bonded, and Adhesive-Bonded Joints in Aluminum AA 6082 T6
Influence of Adhesive in FSW: Investigation on Fatigue Behavior of Welded, Weld-Bonded, and Adhesive-Bonded Joints in Aluminum AA 6082 T6 Open
Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state technique, which has assumed an increasingly important role in automotive, naval, and aeronautical industry over the years. Nowadays, thanks to its several benefits, FSW is used to weld any type…
View article: Functionalization of Neutral Polypropylene by Using Low Pressure Plasma Treatment: Effects on Surface Characteristics and Adhesion Properties
Functionalization of Neutral Polypropylene by Using Low Pressure Plasma Treatment: Effects on Surface Characteristics and Adhesion Properties Open
Polyolefins are considered among the most difficult polymeric materials to treat because they have poor adhesive properties and high chemical barrier responses. In this paper, an in-depth study is reported for the low pressure plasma (LPP)…
View article: Laser surface texturing of polypropylene to increase adhesive bonding
Laser surface texturing of polypropylene to increase adhesive bonding Open
In this paper, the main parameters of laser surface texturing of polymeric substrates have been studied. The final aim of the texturing is to increase the performance of bonded joints of grey-pigmented polypropylene substrates. The experim…
View article: Hybrid FSWeld-bonded joint fatigue behaviour
Hybrid FSWeld-bonded joint fatigue behaviour Open
Aluminium alloys, widely used in aeronautics, are increasingly involved in the automotive industry due to the good relationship between mechanical strength and specific weight. The lightening of the structures is the first objective, which…
View article: Laser welding of polypropylene using two different sources
Laser welding of polypropylene using two different sources Open
In this paper, laser weldability of neutral polypropylene has been investigated using fibre and carbon dioxide lasers. A design of experiment (DoE) was conducted in order to establish the influence of the main working parameters on the wel…
View article: Effect of fibre laser marking on surface properties and corrosion resistance of a Fe-Ni-Cr alloy
Effect of fibre laser marking on surface properties and corrosion resistance of a Fe-Ni-Cr alloy Open
Fiber laser techniques are increasing their use in many applications, including modification of material surface properties. In particular they are often used for materials' marking as a non-contact processing. In spite of this, the impact…
View article: Structural and operational design of an innovative airship drone for natural gas transport over long distances
Structural and operational design of an innovative airship drone for natural gas transport over long distances Open
The present paper illustrates the main aspects related to the conceptual design of an innovative transportation mean for natural gas. The analysis regarded the structural (stress and deformation) and technical (propulsive and structural) f…