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View article: Validation of Industrially Recycled Carbon‐Fibers Upcycling: Reuse of ReCF in a Component as Proof‐of‐Concept of Circular Economy
Validation of Industrially Recycled Carbon‐Fibers Upcycling: Reuse of ReCF in a Component as Proof‐of‐Concept of Circular Economy Open
Carbon‐fiber‐reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are excellent candidates for lightweighting vehicle components. However, the lack and the cost of raw materials prevent their widespread application. Moreover, CFRPs are difficult to recycle. A rece…
View article: Investigation and Optimization of CFRP Recycling by Pyrogasification Process
Investigation and Optimization of CFRP Recycling by Pyrogasification Process Open
Carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRC) are remarkably replacing conventional materials in application requiring high mechanical performance thanks to their light weight and outstanding mechanical properties. Due to the massive increase …
View article: NBR‐Rich Nanofibrous Membranes for Hindering Composite Delamination: Comparison of the Performance Obtained Using Liquid and Photocrosslinked Rubber
NBR‐Rich Nanofibrous Membranes for Hindering Composite Delamination: Comparison of the Performance Obtained Using Liquid and Photocrosslinked Rubber Open
This work compares the delamination behavior of epoxy CFRPs nano‐modified with nitrile butadiene rubber/polyethylene oxide (NBR/PEO) blend nanofibrous membranes with a rubber content of 70 wt%. While the electrospun mat is able to retain t…
View article: Rubber Containing Nanofibers and Their Ability in Structural Modification of CFRPs: A Summary
Rubber Containing Nanofibers and Their Ability in Structural Modification of CFRPs: A Summary Open
Rubber containing nanofiber is investigated as structural modifiers of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) to improve their delamination resistance. The ability to obtain long lasting nanofibrous shape from liquid nitrile butadiene ru…
View article: Toughened CFRPs via PEO Nanofibers: Effect of Water Ageing on Delamination
Toughened CFRPs via PEO Nanofibers: Effect of Water Ageing on Delamination Open
Delamination is a common failure mechanism affecting composite laminates. Thermoplastic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) nanofibers are recently proposed for toughening carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs), obtaining promising results. In th…
View article: The thickness effect of rubbery nanofibrous mat on modes I–II fracture mechanism of composite laminates
The thickness effect of rubbery nanofibrous mat on modes I–II fracture mechanism of composite laminates Open
This study investigates the effect of the interleaving nanofibers, made of NBR/PCL blend, on the interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon/epoxy laminates. Different nanomat thicknesses, ranging from 20 μm to 120 μm, were tested at Mode-I …
View article: Valorization Strategies in CO2 Capture: A New Life for Exhausted Silica-Polyethylenimine
Valorization Strategies in CO2 Capture: A New Life for Exhausted Silica-Polyethylenimine Open
The search for alternative ways to give a second life to materials paved the way for detailed investigation into three silica-polyethylenimine (Si-PEI) materials for the purpose of CO2 adsorption in carbon capture and storage. A solvent ex…
View article: Phosphorylated poly(vinyl alcohol) surface coatings as intumescent flame inhibitor for polymer matrix composites
Phosphorylated poly(vinyl alcohol) surface coatings as intumescent flame inhibitor for polymer matrix composites Open
Flammability is one of the main drawbacks affecting polymer matrix composites (PMCs), limiting metal replacement in several applications. Phosphorus compounds demonstrated a great ability in contrasting fire spreading. Here, phosphorylated…
View article: Is Graphene Always Effective in Reinforcing Composites? The Case of Highly Graphene-Modified Thermoplastic Nanofibers and Their Unfortunate Application in CFRP Laminates
Is Graphene Always Effective in Reinforcing Composites? The Case of Highly Graphene-Modified Thermoplastic Nanofibers and Their Unfortunate Application in CFRP Laminates Open
Graphene (G) can effectively enhance polymers’ and polymer composites’ electric, thermal, and mechanical properties. Nanofibrous mats have been demonstrated to significantly increase the interlaminar fracture toughness of composite laminat…
View article: Production of Thermoplastic Composite Filaments for Additive Manufacturing using Recycled Carbon Fibers
Production of Thermoplastic Composite Filaments for Additive Manufacturing using Recycled Carbon Fibers Open
The present work reports the use of recycled carbon fibers (rCF), obtained from pyro‐gasification treatment of carbon fibers reinforced polymers (CFRP), to produce a thermoplastic composite filament for additive manufacturing, in particula…
View article: Polyamide Nanofibers Impregnated with Nitrile Rubber for Enhancing CFRP Delamination Resistance
Polyamide Nanofibers Impregnated with Nitrile Rubber for Enhancing CFRP Delamination Resistance Open
Delamination is the main responsible for structural failure of composites having a laminar structure. In the present work, polyamide (Nylon 66) nanofibers, even impregnated with uncrosslinked nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), are interleaved…
View article: New Application Field of Polyethylene Oxide: PEO Nanofibers as Epoxy Toughener for Effective CFRP Delamination Resistance Improvement
New Application Field of Polyethylene Oxide: PEO Nanofibers as Epoxy Toughener for Effective CFRP Delamination Resistance Improvement Open
Delamination is the most severe weakness affecting all composite materials with a laminar structure. Nanofibrous mat interleaving is a smart way to increase the interlaminar fracture toughness: the use of thermoplastic polymers, such as po…