This paper reviews multifunctional structural materials, particularly continuous fiber polymer-
matrix composites. The non-structural functions include sensing, EMI shielding, heating …

The control of the nanostructure and the addition of nanoparticles to polymers have led to
structural and functional property enhancements in a number of polymeric systems as a …

This paper compares the filler percolation network of multi-walled carbon nanotubes
(MWCNTs) grown by chemical vapor deposition and thermally reduced functionalized …

The increasing use of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) in industries such as aerospace,
marine, and automotive, has resulted in a necessity to monitor the structural integrity of …

Cementitious materials doped with carbon nanoparticles are robust materials capable of
transducing strain into changes in electrical resistance. These properties encourage the …

The alignment of single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in an epoxy monomer liquid
medium by the application of a DC electric field has been investigated, taking into account …

The authors have recently developed two novel solutions for strain sensing using
nanocomposite materials. While they both aim at providing cost-effective solutions for the …

The use of graphene for the development of a strain and damage sensor was evaluated and
modeled. To achieve this, a graphene epoxy reactive mixture was used as a conductive …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have shown potential as a good candidate for performing strain
and damage sensing in composites, however, the number of studies that have examined …

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites are high-performance materials used extensively in
aerospace and defense industries. Researchers have added various nanoscale materials to …