Composite materials are known for their low weight, high damage tolerance,
multifunctionality, and excellent mechanical properties that can be tuned based on the
application. However, their main disadvantages are their poor interlaminar properties and
difficulties to assemble and join them together using adhesive bonds and mechanical
fasteners. Generally, the assembly and joining of composite parts require machining and
drilling that will cause certain damages to the machined or drilled areas (eg, fiber breakage …