Advanced composite materials are prone to various types of damage during-manufacturing
and long-time service. Ultrasonic detection methods have been widely employed to detect …

Composite materials/structures are advancing in product efficiency, cost-effectiveness and
the development of superior specific properties. There are increasing demands in their …

Mechanically robust elastomers with the functionalities of room-temperature self-healing
ability and even recyclability provide new opportunities to revolutionize next-generation …

This study presents a comprehensive review of the history of research and development of
different damage-detection methods in the realm of composite structures. Different fields of …

Fracture toughness, a parameter representing the resistance to fracture and capacity of a
material to absorb impact force or energy, is one of the key performance indicators that need …

The determination of the safe working life of polymer materials is important for their
successful use in engineering, medicine and consumer-goods applications. An …

Permanent polymer networks present an important sustainability challenge. Irreversible
covalent crosslinks impart these materials excellent mechanical properties, thermal and …

The review presents a survey of the literature on structure–property relationships in epoxy-
clay nanocomposites. Herein, various pivotal parameters affecting structures and properties …

Robots are increasingly assisting humans in performing various tasks. Like special agents
with elite skills, they can venture to distant locations and adverse environments, such as the …

The aging of microplastics (MPs) due to environmental abiotic effects in diverse habitats,
which might negatively affect the environment and human health, is a rising issue. The major …