Service lifetimes of polymers and polymer composites are impacted by environmental
ageing. The validation of new composites and their environmental durability involves costly …

Biodegradable polymers (BP) are often regarded as the materials of the future, which
address the rising environmental concerns. The advancement of biorefineries and …

This study investigates the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of basalt/woven
glass fiber reinforced polymer (BGRP) hybrid polyester composites. The Fourier transform …

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) have rapidly gained acceptance as a permanent repair
material for damaged steel pipelines in oil and gas industry within the last few years, due to …

Composite materials are becoming widespread in many sectors today, especially in the
defence and space industry. Composite materials can be exposed to significant temperature …

The aim of the research was to estimate the effect of core–shell rubber (CSR) nanoparticles
on the tensile properties, fracture toughness, and glass transition temperature of the epoxy …

Composite materials, valued for their adaptability, face challenges associated with
degradation over time. Characterising their durability through traditional experimental …

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are gaining more attention for civil, automobile,
aircraft and marine applications due to their excellent properties. The present work …

In this work, the effect of different mixing techniques on thermal and mechanical properties of
graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and graphene nanofibers (GANFs) loaded epoxy …

Replacing metals with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in the marine structure can
successfully solve the deterioration question of steel or other materials owing to moisture …