On the interlayer toughening of carbon fibre/epoxy composites using surface-activated ultra-thin PEEK films

D Quan, G Wang, G Zhao, R Alderliesten - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The exceptional mechanical properties of Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) polymers make
them ideal candidates for interlayer toughening of carbon fibre/epoxy composites. Herein …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of thermoplastic fibre-epoxy adhesion on the interlaminar fracture toughness of interleaved polymer composites

ZS Dinç, Y Öz, P Potluri, WW Sampson… - Composites Part A …, 2025 - Elsevier
We present an experimental study using surface modification of polyetherimide (PEI) and
polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) nonwoven fibrous veils to probe their performance as …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of a Novel Three-Dimensional-Printed Wood–Polylactic Acid Interlayer on the Mode II Delamination of Composites

M Salamat-Talab, H Kazemi, A Akhavan-Safar… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The interlayering method effectively enhances resistance against delamination in laminated
composites. However, synthesis methods for interlayers have been limited and, at times …