Composites are materials of choice for lightweight structures due to their excellent
strength/weight/and stiffness/weight/properties. For several years, the application of …

In this work, a chain extender (CE) was added to polylactide (PLA) to improve its foamability.
The steady and transient rheological properties of neat PLA and CE-treated PLA revealed …

Linear and long chain branched (LCB) polylactide (PLA)–clay nanocomposites were
prepared via melt compounding using a twin-screw extruder. An organo-modified clay …

To manufacture entirely biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) foam with a high expansion
ratio and a fine-cell structure, we attempted to design economically viable material recipe as …

The paper aim is to establish and optimise the prediction model of a thermoplastic fibre
reinforced component designed and manufactured through an integrated injection moulding …

Due to the constraints of power battery energy density, light-weight electric bus body
structure is attracting more and more attentions with the capability to extend mileage. In this …

Chassis is one of the most critical parts of a vehicle, which is the original supporting
structure. Pioneer research indicates that frame tends to receive excessive loads and …

Humidity and temperature have an essential influence on PEM fuel cell system performance.
The water content within the polymeric membrane is important for enhancing proton …

This paper describes the design and the numerical modelization of a novel transverse
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) leaf-spring prototype for a multilink suspension …

The influence of moisture on the mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced polymer matrix
composites (PMCs) was investigated. Four materials had been take into account …