Studies into environmental conditions and their effects on the properties of renewable
materials are gaining significant attention in the research field, particularly for natural fibres …

Natural composites can be fabricated through reinforcing either synthetic or bio-based
polymers with hydrophilic natural fibers. Ultimate moisture absorption resistance at the fiber …

The interface between fibre and matrix of fibrous polymeric composites is most critical and
decisive in maintaining sustainability, durability and also reliability of this potential material …

This paper investigates the hygrothermal aging behaviors including the aging law, the
moisture absorption, and residual stresses for carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites via …

To reduce crude oil consumption and the corresponding environmental impact, the use of
sustainable resources has recently attracted much attention. Herein, a low-viscosity and …

Prior to processing, high-performance fiber-reinforced ThermoPlastic matrix Composites
(TPC) are usually stored in ambient conditions, thus causing moisture sorption. During …

The objective of this study is to compare the effect of selected operating factors on the
mechanical properties of epoxy adhesive compounds aged in salt water. Five different water …

This study developed a high-fidelity simulation model for predicting moisture-induced
deformation of polymer-based composite structures. First, to identify the anisotropic moisture …

The remarkable ability of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to evade the host's
immune system and conventional antiretroviral therapy, has posed significant challenges in …

The paper presents an application of embedded fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors for
moisture contamination detection in an adhesive bond between two composite elements …