Co-cured GNP films with liquid thermoplastic/glass fiber composites for superior EMI shielding and impact properties for space applications

T Khan, MY Khalid, JJ Andrew, MA Ali, L Zheng… - Composites …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we explored the potential of manufacturing high concentration Graphene Nano-
Platelet (GNP) films using liquid thermoplastic Elium® resin. A novel approach was adopted …

[HTML][HTML] Recent developments in improving the fracture toughness of 3D-printed fiber-reinforced polymer composites

T Khan, M Ali, Z Riaz, H Butt, RKA Al-Rub… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the past decade, the additive manufacturing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
(FRPCs) has become an attractive research area. This can be attributed to the ease and …

Repair of aerospace composite structures using liquid thermoplastic resin

T Khan, F Hafeez, R Umer - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, two types of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite scarf geometries
were created using two scarf angles, ie, 1.43° and 5.71°. The scarf joints were adhesively …

Hygrothermal aging and recycling effects on mechanical and thermal properties of recyclable thermoplastic glass fiber composites

V Kumar, M Elen, K Sushmita, NR Overman… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Glass fiber‐reinforced polymer composites are widely used in marine applications, including
renewable energy devices and submarines, due to their strength‐to‐weight ratios and …

Comparative analysis of thermoplastic and thermoset adhesives performance and the influence on failure analysis in jointed elium‐based composite structures

HB Kaybal, H Ulus - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The preference for thermoplastic composites over thermoset ones is steadily growing,
especially in constructing resilient, lightweight, and fuel‐efficient structures in industrial …

Monitoring the thermomechanical response of aerospace composites under dynamic loading via embedded rGO coated fabric sensors

MS Irfan, MA Ali, T Khan, R Umer - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, for the first time, the thermomechanical response of epoxy/glass fiber
composites is reported using embedded reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) coated glass fabric …

Glass fiber/epoxy composites with improved interfacial adhesion by using cross‐linking sizing agent

Y Wang, D Zhang, X Han, X Li, C Huyan… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Glass fibers (GFs) are frequently employed as reinforcement fibers for polymer resins such
as epoxy and polyester. The mechanical behaviors of GFs polymer composites are …

Self‐sensing piezoresistive aerospace composites based on CNTs and 2D material coated fabric sensors

T Khan, R Umer - Electron, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The ongoing fourth industrial revolution, also known as “Industry 4.0” is the driving force
behind the digitalization of various manufacturing systems by incorporating smart …

Computational and experimental study on the resistance welding process of a glass fiber‐reinforced epoxy‐based composite with thermoplastic interlayer adherent

Y Liang, Y Shi - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this work, resistance welding of a glass fiber‐reinforced epoxy composite (GFRC) was
studied with numerical optimization and experimental validation. A steel mesh and …

Prediction of pseudo‐ductility and structural optimization of nacre‐inspired carbon fiber‐reinforced polymer laminate

L Xiao, X Li, R Han, C Lu, G Wang, L Chen… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
To enhance the ductility of carbon fiber‐reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, a variety of
nacre‐inspired structures with discontinuities were constructed based on the ratio of …