The automotive and aerospace industries are in continuous struggle towards the
development of lightweight components to improve fuel efficiency. Thermoplastic matrix …

The importance of natural fibres over synthetic fibres have gained significant attention in the
research area, due to their higher specific strength, stiffness, lightweight and inexpensive …

This review paper provides a thorough overview of current knowledge regarding how
natural fiber composite materials react to Low-Velocity Impacts. It highlights the key things …

Defects in composite materials, such as voids, significantly impact their long-term
performance and should be carefully considered in the design process of engineering …

This study exhibits the effect of different damage mechanisms on the mechanical behavior of
composite laminates subjected to low‐velocity impact load. To achieve this, seven low …

The existing literature extensively explores the influence of stacking sequences on
symmetric flat laminates subjected to low-velocity impacts. However, this is not true in the …

Unidirectional (UD) and cross-ply flax and glass fiber reinforced composites (FFRC and
GFRC) are tested under four out-of-plane low velocity impact loads. A hybrid flax …

Polymer composite materials are widespread in most industrial fields, such as automotive,
civil engineering, marine, wind energy, packaging and sports, and their demand is …

Hybrid composite laminates (HCL) were prepared by lay-up molding using a hot-press bed
for reinforcing epoxy-based woven flax and basalt fabric composites. Mechanical properties …

This book focusses on the key areas and issues related to natural fibers and their reinforced
polymer composites. It starts with introduction and classification natural fibers, and their …