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View article: Electrospun PA12 Nanofibers: Effect of Solution Parameters on Fiber Morphology
Electrospun PA12 Nanofibers: Effect of Solution Parameters on Fiber Morphology Open
Carbon fiber‐reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are widely used in different industries due to their exceptional mechanical properties and low density. However, delamination and poor vibration damping capacity pose significant challenges to their…
View article: Nanofibers for Sound Absorption—A Preliminary Investigation
Nanofibers for Sound Absorption—A Preliminary Investigation Open
Noise reduction is included in the main tasks to deal with when working in the field of automotive and aerospace industries. When trying to improve comfort, it is crucial to research and enhance acoustic properties. Nanofibers can be a via…
View article: Electrospinning of Natural Rubber/PLA/PEO Blends: Effect of Solution and Environmental Parameters on the Material's Morphology
Electrospinning of Natural Rubber/PLA/PEO Blends: Effect of Solution and Environmental Parameters on the Material's Morphology Open
Nowadays, the widespread use of composite materials is limited in some applications by their low delamination resistance and low damping ability. Thermoplastic and elastomeric nano‐ and micro‐fibers have recently been proposed to enhance t…
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: Development of bio-based flexible polyurethane foams incorporating phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications
Development of bio-based flexible polyurethane foams incorporating phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications Open
View article: Vat Photopolymerization of Glycerol Carbonate Methyl Itaconate for Sustainable 3D Printing
Vat Photopolymerization of Glycerol Carbonate Methyl Itaconate for Sustainable 3D Printing Open
The growing interest in 3D printing highlights the need for new formulations that enhance sustainability by utilizing renewable substrates due to their predominantly fossil-derived nature found in most commercial applications produced. In …
View article: Enhanced Properties of 3D-Printed Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites through Itaconic Acid Polyester Grafting
Enhanced Properties of 3D-Printed Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites through Itaconic Acid Polyester Grafting Open
Vat photopolymerization (VP) is a powerful additive manufacturing process to produce high-resolution 3D objects from liquid photocurable resins, but the mechanical performance of its standard materials restricts its use in high-demanding a…
View article: Fine color-tuning of Ir(<scp>iii</scp>) tetrazolato complexes: synthesis, photophysical properties and OLED device fabrication
Fine color-tuning of Ir(<span>iii</span>) tetrazolato complexes: synthesis, photophysical properties and OLED device fabrication Open
The modulation, to both lower and higher energies, of the emission output of a new family of Ir( iii )-tetrazole-based complexes was achieved by combining the ligand design of both cyclometalated and ancillary ligands.
View article: Recycling polyamide 6 fishing nets and carbon fibers for the development of novel sustainable composites: Properties and LCA process analysis
Recycling polyamide 6 fishing nets and carbon fibers for the development of novel sustainable composites: Properties and LCA process analysis Open
Fishing nets and related gear account for approximately 20% of the total plastic waste in the ocean, amounting to around 640,000 tons per year. Efforts are underway to develop circular economy strategies for the reuse and recycling of mari…
View article: Metal Replacement in Aeronautics Applications Using Two‐Dimensional Multifunctional Composites
Metal Replacement in Aeronautics Applications Using Two‐Dimensional Multifunctional Composites Open
Carbon‐based composites have replaced metals in many structural components of modern airplanes; however, functional applications still require metal conductors and devices. Here, the production and integration in small‐scale airplane parts…
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: Evaluation of the Effect of Recycling of Carbon Fibers for Polypropylene Reinforcement
Evaluation of the Effect of Recycling of Carbon Fibers for Polypropylene Reinforcement Open
The recycling of carbon fibers (CFs) from composites is becoming a necessity, with a gain both from economic and environmental point of views because carbon fibers are a high value‐added material and the energy requirement for their produc…
View article: Study of the Behavior of 3D Printed Thermoplastic Elastomers Structures Aimed at Emulating Traditional Polyurethane Foams
Study of the Behavior of 3D Printed Thermoplastic Elastomers Structures Aimed at Emulating Traditional Polyurethane Foams Open
The present paper introduces a preliminary analysis and the recent development of three‐dimensional (3D) printed thermoplastic polyurethane (TPE‐U) as a replacement of polyurethane (PU) foams that has led to a recyclable product. Among the…
View article: Bio-based boards made of hazelnut shell and A. donax for indoor applications - A solution with good performance in case of fire
Bio-based boards made of hazelnut shell and A. donax for indoor applications - A solution with good performance in case of fire Open
View article: Facile and Bioinspired Approach from Gallic Acid for the Synthesis of Biobased Flame Retardant Coatings of Basalt Fibers
Facile and Bioinspired Approach from Gallic Acid for the Synthesis of Biobased Flame Retardant Coatings of Basalt Fibers Open
A sustainable, bioinspired approach to functionalize basalt fibers with an innovative gallic acid (GA)-iron phenyl phosphonate complex (BF-GA-FeP), for the purpose of improving the flame retardancy in composite materials, is developed. BFs…
View article: Valorization of Agro-Wastes as Fillers in PLA-Based Biocomposites for Increasing Sustainability in Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing
Valorization of Agro-Wastes as Fillers in PLA-Based Biocomposites for Increasing Sustainability in Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing Open
The use of wheat middlings (WM) and rice husks (RH) as biofillers for mixing with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) matrix to produce new 3D-printable biocomposites was assessed. Filaments containing 10 and 20 wt.% agro-waste-derived biofillers were…
View article: Designing Ionic Ir(III) Cyclometalated Complexes as Photocatalysts for Light Assisted ATRP of MMA. A Combined Experimental and Mechanistic Study
Designing Ionic Ir(III) Cyclometalated Complexes as Photocatalysts for Light Assisted ATRP of MMA. A Combined Experimental and Mechanistic Study Open
A new family of ionic Ir(III) cyclometalated complexes with general formula [Ir(CN) 2 (NN)][Br], was designed and prepared to be assessed as photocalysts for the visible light assisted ATRP polymerization of MMA. To this purpose, our desig…
View article: (Meth)acrylate-Free Three-Dimensional Printing of Bio-Derived Photocurable Resins with Terpene- and Itaconic Acid-Derived Poly(ester-thioether)s
(Meth)acrylate-Free Three-Dimensional Printing of Bio-Derived Photocurable Resins with Terpene- and Itaconic Acid-Derived Poly(ester-thioether)s Open
Vat photopolymerization, a very efficient and precise object manufacturing technique, still strongly relies on the use of acrylate- and methacrylate-based formulations because of their low cost and high reactivity. However, the environment…
View article: Improving the crashworthiness of CFRP structures by rubbery nanofibrous interlayers
Improving the crashworthiness of CFRP structures by rubbery nanofibrous interlayers Open
View article: Water-Resistant Photo-Crosslinked PEO/PEGDA Electrospun Nanofibers for Application in Catalysis
Water-Resistant Photo-Crosslinked PEO/PEGDA Electrospun Nanofibers for Application in Catalysis Open
Catalysts are used for producing the vast majority of chemical products. Usually, catalytic membranes are inorganic. However, when dealing with reactions conducted at low temperatures, such as in the production of fine chemicals, polymeric…
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: Rubber-enhanced polyamide nanofibers for a significant improvement of CFRP interlaminar fracture toughness
Rubber-enhanced polyamide nanofibers for a significant improvement of CFRP interlaminar fracture toughness Open
View article: A Thermoplastic Elastomeric Nanofibrous Membrane as CFRP Modifier to Boost Both Delamination and Damping Performance
A Thermoplastic Elastomeric Nanofibrous Membrane as CFRP Modifier to Boost Both Delamination and Damping Performance Open
In the present work, thermoplastic elastomeric nanofibers made up of a homogenous blend of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and Ppolycaprolactone (CL), with 80% wt of rubbery component, are used to modify a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (C…
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: A New Biocomposite Material Based on Wheat Waste and Suitable for 3D Printing Applications
A New Biocomposite Material Based on Wheat Waste and Suitable for 3D Printing Applications Open
Biopolymers, such as poly(lactic) acid (PLA), which is obtained through green synthesis pathways from renewable resources, has attracted considerable interest in recent years because of the increasing need to reduce petroleum‐based plastic…
View article: A Critical Evaluation of Mechanical and Fire Performance of Flax Fiber Epoxy Resin Composites
A Critical Evaluation of Mechanical and Fire Performance of Flax Fiber Epoxy Resin Composites Open
In the present work, the mechanical behavior of flax fiber reinforced polymers (FFRPs) intended for racing applications is evaluated when subjected to different environmental conditions. A significant drop of mechanical performance in the …