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View article: Rheological Properties of Polyether Ether Ketones Containing Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Rheological Properties of Polyether Ether Ketones Containing Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes Open
In this study, the rheological and melt‐flow behavior of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) filled with multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was investigated to evaluate its melt‐spinnability. A rheological percolation threshold was detected …
View article: Chemical Crosslinking of Acid Soluble Collagen Fibres
Chemical Crosslinking of Acid Soluble Collagen Fibres Open
Collagen, as the predominant structural protein in vertebrates, represents a promising biomimetic material for scaffold development. Fibre-based scaffolds produced through textile technologies enable precise modulation of structural charac…
View article: Control ring and air drag effects on yarn balloon dynamics in ring spinning: a spring-mass modeling approach
Control ring and air drag effects on yarn balloon dynamics in ring spinning: a spring-mass modeling approach Open
Ring-spinning is one of the most commonly used processes to produce yarn but faces limitations due to friction in the ring/traveler system; innovations such as superconducting magnetic bearings have significantly increased spindle speeds t…
View article: Investigation of the porosity development in cellulose acetate modified PAN precursor fibers along the thermal conversion process to porous carbon fibers
Investigation of the porosity development in cellulose acetate modified PAN precursor fibers along the thermal conversion process to porous carbon fibers Open
Porous carbon fibers offer significant potential as multifunctional materials for super-capacitors and structural batteries due to their low density, high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and large specific surface area. This …
View article: Numerical and Experimental Study on the Deformation of Adaptive Elastomer Fibre-Reinforced Composites with Embedded Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators
Numerical and Experimental Study on the Deformation of Adaptive Elastomer Fibre-Reinforced Composites with Embedded Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators Open
In this work, a finite element modelling methodology is presented for the prediction of the bending behaviour of a glass fibre-reinforced elastomer composite with embedded shape memory alloy (SMA) wire actuators. Three configurations of a …
View article: Control Ring and Air Drag Effects on Yarn Balloon Dynamics in Ring Spinning: A Spring-Mass Modeling Approach
Control Ring and Air Drag Effects on Yarn Balloon Dynamics in Ring Spinning: A Spring-Mass Modeling Approach Open
The ring-spinning is one of the most used processes to produce yarn but faces limitations due to friction in the ring/traveler system; innovations such as superconducting magnetic bearings have significantly increased spindle speeds to 50,…
View article: Microscale hybridization for enhanced impact and post-impact strength in fibre-reinforced composites: A comparative analysis of three hybrid concepts
Microscale hybridization for enhanced impact and post-impact strength in fibre-reinforced composites: A comparative analysis of three hybrid concepts Open
Fibre-reinforced composites, such as carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and glass fibre-reinforced polymers (GFRP), are widely utilized in engineering applications for their exceptional strength and stiffness. However, their brittle f…
View article: Development of SMA integrated composite structures with stiff sections subjected to localized deformations
Development of SMA integrated composite structures with stiff sections subjected to localized deformations Open
Materials that can change shape in response to external parameters are becoming essential in developing future technologies in robotics, aerospace, and smart systems. This study focuses on the development of fiber-reinforced composites emb…
View article: Comprehensive Rheological Study of Post‐Consumer Recycled Polypropylene: Analyzing the Influence of Waste Origin on Material Flow Properties
Comprehensive Rheological Study of Post‐Consumer Recycled Polypropylene: Analyzing the Influence of Waste Origin on Material Flow Properties Open
Recycling of post‐consumer waste has emerged as a key strategy to reduce environmental impact and conserve resources, particularly in the production of sustainable polymers. The development of high‐quality recycled polypropylene (rPP) from…
View article: Analysis of the Deformation Mechanisms of Fabrics Based on rCF Staple Fiber Yarns for Thermoset Composite Applications
Analysis of the Deformation Mechanisms of Fabrics Based on rCF Staple Fiber Yarns for Thermoset Composite Applications Open
The draping of textile semi-finished products for complex geometries is still prone to errors, e.g., wrinkles, gaps, and fiber undulations, leading to reduced mechanical properties of the composite. Reinforcing textiles made from carbon fi…
View article: Influence of recycled carbon fibre yarn structures on the mechanical properties of unidirectional thermoset composites
Influence of recycled carbon fibre yarn structures on the mechanical properties of unidirectional thermoset composites Open
Yarns from recycled carbon fibre (rCF) and thermoplastic fibres have shown potential in achieving high mechanical properties in thermoplastic composites. As the thermoplastic fibre component of the yarn melted during the composite manufact…
View article: Melt spinning of sustainable high-quality polypropylene from post-consumer waste for monofilaments
Melt spinning of sustainable high-quality polypropylene from post-consumer waste for monofilaments Open
The growing emphasis on sustainability in the textile industry demands innovative solutions for material sourcing and production processes. This study investigates the melt spinning of high-quality polypropylene monofilaments derived from …
View article: Biobased TPU for Melt Spun Multifilament Yarns as a Sustainable Alternative for Conventional Fossil Based TPU
Biobased TPU for Melt Spun Multifilament Yarns as a Sustainable Alternative for Conventional Fossil Based TPU Open
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a unique polymer known for its excellent physical and chemical properties including exceptional elasticity and durability, excellent abrasion resistance and resistance to oil, water, acids and alkalis, m…
View article: Generation of Liquid Crystal Elastomer Fibers via a Wet Spinning Technology with Two-Stage Crosslinking
Generation of Liquid Crystal Elastomer Fibers via a Wet Spinning Technology with Two-Stage Crosslinking Open
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) are a promising material to achieve reversible actuation while being able to perform work, showing great potential as artificial muscles in soft robotics and medical technology. Here, a wet spinning process …
View article: PEDOT/Polypyrrole Core–Sheath Fibers for Use as Conducting Polymer Artificial Muscles
PEDOT/Polypyrrole Core–Sheath Fibers for Use as Conducting Polymer Artificial Muscles Open
Electropolymerized polypyrrole (PPy) is considered as one of the promising polymers for use in ionic-electroactive or conducting polymer (CP) actuators. Its electromechanical properties surpass those of other prominent CPs such as poly(3,4…
View article: Micro-Level Hybridization of Steel, Glass, and Polypropylene Filaments via Air Texturing: Mechanical and Morphological Analysis
Micro-Level Hybridization of Steel, Glass, and Polypropylene Filaments via Air Texturing: Mechanical and Morphological Analysis Open
The increasing application of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites necessitates the development of composite structures that exhibit high stiffness, high strength, and favorable failure behavior to endure complex loading scenarios and…
View article: Advanced PP/CNT Monofilaments for Sensory SHM Applications: Influence of Additives and Processing Parameters
Advanced PP/CNT Monofilaments for Sensory SHM Applications: Influence of Additives and Processing Parameters Open
Melt‐spun polypropylene/carbon nanotube (PP/CNT) monofilaments hold great promise for use in structural health monitoring (SHM) due to their low density, mechanical flexibility, and piezoresistive properties. However, achieving homogeneous…
View article: Thermomechanical characterisation of a shape memory alloy for numerical modeling of its actuation response
Thermomechanical characterisation of a shape memory alloy for numerical modeling of its actuation response Open
Shape memory alloys (SMA) show the exceptional phenomena of shape memory effect, which is particularly interesting for an active functionalisation of lightweight structures and thus for the realisation of smart structures. To enable a simu…
View article: Flat-Knitted Double-Tube Structure Capacitive Pressure Sensors Integrated into Fingertips of Fully Fashioned Glove Intended for Therapeutic Use
Flat-Knitted Double-Tube Structure Capacitive Pressure Sensors Integrated into Fingertips of Fully Fashioned Glove Intended for Therapeutic Use Open
A therapeutic glove, which enables medical non-professionals to perform physiotherapeutic gripping and holding movements on patients, would significantly improve the healthcare situation in physiotherapy. The glove aims to detect the ortho…
View article: Investigations of the Interface Design of Polyetheretherketone Filament Yarn Considering Plasma Torch Treatment
Investigations of the Interface Design of Polyetheretherketone Filament Yarn Considering Plasma Torch Treatment Open
Taking advantage of its high-temperature resistance and elongation properties, conductive-coated polyetheretherketone (PEEK) filament yarn can be used as a textile-based electroconductive functional element, in particular as a strain senso…
View article: Deflection and Performance Analysis of Shape Memory Alloy-Driven Fiber–Elastomer Composites with Anisotropic Structure
Deflection and Performance Analysis of Shape Memory Alloy-Driven Fiber–Elastomer Composites with Anisotropic Structure Open
Due to their advantageous characteristics, shape memory alloys (SMAs) are prominent representatives in smart materials. They can be used in application fields such as soft robotics, biomimetics, and medicine. Within this work, a fiber–elas…
View article: A study on interactive fiber rubber composite structures subjected to bend-twist coupling
A study on interactive fiber rubber composite structures subjected to bend-twist coupling Open
This paper investigates the deformation behavior of shape memory alloy (SMA)-integrated fiber-reinforced composites, with an emphasis on how different fiber orientations influence bend-twist coupling. The study combines experimental analys…
View article: Studies on adhesion between stainless steel fibers and polypropylene matrix addressing application in hybrid yarns
Studies on adhesion between stainless steel fibers and polypropylene matrix addressing application in hybrid yarns Open
Hybrid yarns, combining stainless steel with glass fibers, are promising for impact-resistant composites. Inside the yarn, the thermoplastics matrix is provided in the form of endless filaments. Thermoplastics gained popularity as composit…
View article: IMAGE-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS AND MICROMECHANICAL MODELING OF YARN AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS
IMAGE-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS AND MICROMECHANICAL MODELING OF YARN AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS Open
This study aims to establish a comprehensive methodology for determining the microstructural properties of hybrid yarns used in composite materials. By developing accurate models of hybrid yarns and composites based on detailed microstruct…
View article: Carbon nanotube fibers as efficient p- and n-type thermoelements within geopolymers: A route for large-scale thermal energy harvesting from building structures
Carbon nanotube fibers as efficient p- and n-type thermoelements within geopolymers: A route for large-scale thermal energy harvesting from building structures Open
This study reports for the first time, the thermoelectric (TE) performance of continuous p- and n-type carbon nanotube fiber (CNTF) filaments integrated within a sustainable, fine-grained geopolymer (GP) based concrete matrix for the compl…
View article: A spring‐mass chain multi‐body approach for modeling yarn balloon dynamics in ring spinning
A spring‐mass chain multi‐body approach for modeling yarn balloon dynamics in ring spinning Open
The ring spinning technology is widely used in the textile industry to produce high‐quality yarn. One of the challenges for higher productivity is the limited spindle speed due to friction in its conventional ring/traveler twisting system.…