The present work is aimed at utilizing an adapted version of the Fused-Filament Fabrication
process as a means to produce hybrid joints comprised of sandblasted, rolled Ti-6Al-4V …

When it comes to evaluating adhesive bond performance and safety, different approaches
are known. Whilst mechanical lab tests strive to measure pure bond strength via lap-shear or …

Poly (ester amide) s (PEAs) are heterochain polymers consisting of repetitive ester and
amide bonds. The development of PEAs derived from renewable biomass has attracted …

Atmospheric pressure plasma with dielectric barrier discharge is used to improve the
adhesion of novel composite carbon fiber reinforced low melting poly (aryl ether …

In this study, the mechanical response and damage characteristics of single lap joints (SLJs)
including graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were investigated under tensile and three-point …

A combined experimentation-molecular dynamics simulation study was conducted to
understand tensile failure of TiN/Cu/TiN interfacial regions. Tensile loading was conducted …

Interfacial bond strength is a crucial mechanical property of solid adhesive joints that plays
an important role in a wide range of applications. A common way of quantifying mechanical …

This study evaluated the manufacturing of metal–polymer hybrid parts using a 3-axis
desktop Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printer. Two printing strategies were employed: a …

As-printed Laser-Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) surfaces can provide anchoring spots for the
infiltration of polymer printed by Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), enhancing metal-polymer …

Our study focuses on the use of a remote atmospheric pressure plasma process for the
improvement of polymer surface reactivity. Indeed, surface activation of carbon-fiber …