Thermoset fiber reinforced composites, widely used in current structural applications, have
complex repair procedures and generates significant amounts of scrap due to its recycling …

The possibility of assembling through welding is one of the major features of thermoplastic
composites and it positively contributes to their cost-effectiveness in manufacturing. This …

An extensive review of literature is conducted to present the evolution of the field of repair of
thermoplastic composites (TPC's) from when it was first mentioned in 1980. The TPC …

New high performance polymers have been developed that challenge traditional
encapsulation materials for permanent active medical implants. The gold standard for …

Structural polymeric composite (SPC) materials have become increasingly popular in the
automotive industry due to their lightweight potential, excellent fatigue, and impact …

The demand for polymer composites in structural and nonstructural applications has
expanded rapidly due to their lightweight, high strength, and stiffness characteristics. Joining …

Thermoplastic polymer industry has expanded a new impact with the introduction of Eco-
friendly thermoplastic matrix composites (TPCs), which finds applications in medical …

Joining thermoset composites via resistance welding offers a novel highly efficient assembly
method for next-generation aerospace structures. Resistance-welded joints combine the …

The objective of this work is to determine the effects of metal mesh heating element size on
resistance welding of thermoplastic composites. The materials to be resistance-welded …

The influence of cooling rate on the mechanical properties of resistance-welded continuous
carbon fiber/poly-ether-ether-ketone (CF/PEEK) joints and crystallization behavior of PEEK …