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Advanced Multi-functional Composites and Metamaterials

A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Composites".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2021) | Viewed by 11389

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Susmita Naskar

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Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Boldrewood Campus, Southampton SO17 1BJ, Hampshire, UK
Interests: composite materials; multifunctional structures; machine learning; nonlinear dynamics; multifunctional metamaterial; smart materials; structural health monitoring
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Dr. Tanmoy Mukhopadhyay

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Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016, India
Interests: mechanical metamaterials; advanced multi-functional composites; deployable materials and structures; 2D materials and heterostructures; multi-scale mechanics; uncertainty quantification and reliability analysis; machine learning; computational additive manufacturing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The use of lightweight multi-functional materials in structural applications has increased significantly in various domains of engineering such as aerospace, mechanical, naval, automobile and civil structures. The increased demand has also propelled the researchers from multi-disciplinary fields to come forward and contribute in different aspects of analysis, design and manufacturing at different length-scales (nano to macro).

This Special Issue aims to focus on structural and material systems where multiple materials and components (or micro-architected mono-materials) are involved, to enhance the multi-functional mechanical performances required for modern structural systems (such as different forms of composite laminates, functionally graded materials, sandwich structures, nano and bio composites, and the evolving field of metamaterials). Different aspects of computational and experimental investigations will be accepted including, but not limited to analytical formulation, finite element modeling, nano-scale simulations, machine learning assisted approaches, stochastic modeling, additive manufacturing, experimental characterization, etc. Carefully written review papers are also welcome that focus on specific aspects related to composites and metamaterials, along with the authors’ broader perspective on the topic.

In general, the papers published in the Special Issue are expected to present new results and concepts with potential long-term impacts on the emerging fields of composites and metamaterials, with a focus on mechanical characterization, along with different other multi-physical aspects.

Dr. Tanmoy Mukhopadhyay
Prof. Susmita Naskar
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Multifunctional composites
  • Metamaterials
  • Machine learning in composites
  • Composite materials
  • Nanocomposites
  • Heterostructures
  • Sandwich structures
  • FGM
  • Bio-composites
  • Uncertainty quantification

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Corrosion Properties of Aluminum Alloy Reinforced with Wood Particles
by Peter Omoniyi, Olatunji Abolusoro, Olalekan Olorunpomi, Tajudeen Ajiboye, Oluwasanmi Adewuyi, Olawale Aransiola and Esther Akinlabi
J. Compos. Sci. 2022, 6(7), 189; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcs6070189 - 28 Jun 2022
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The need for improved metallic materials in terms of physicomechanical, microstructure, and corrosion properties has necessitated the need to form metal matrix composites. This article adopted the stir casting procedure and used wood particles (WP) to reinforce aluminum alloy at different volume fractions. [...] Read more.
The need for improved metallic materials in terms of physicomechanical, microstructure, and corrosion properties has necessitated the need to form metal matrix composites. This article adopted the stir casting procedure and used wood particles (WP) to reinforce aluminum alloy at different volume fractions. The corrosion properties of the aluminum matrix in 3.5% wt NaCl were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the potentiodynamic polarization curve, and open circuit potential. The corrosion results of the reinforced aluminum alloys was compared with the unreinforced alloy. The unreinforced sample showed improved resistance to corrosion compared to the reinforced aluminum alloy. All samples exhibited visible Pits on SEM observation. Full article
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The Performance of Filava-Polysiloxane, Silres® H62C Composite in High Temperature Application
by Klaudio Bari and Thozhuvur Govindaraman Loganathan
J. Compos. Sci. 2021, 5(6), 144; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcs5060144 - 27 May 2021
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The research aim is to investigate the performance of novel enriched mineral fibres (Filava) in polysiloxane SLIRES H62 resin. Specimens were manufactured using a vacuum bagging process and oven cured at 250 °C. Specimens were prepared for flexural testing according to BS EN [...] Read more.
The research aim is to investigate the performance of novel enriched mineral fibres (Filava) in polysiloxane SLIRES H62 resin. Specimens were manufactured using a vacuum bagging process and oven cured at 250 °C. Specimens were prepared for flexural testing according to BS EN ISO 14125:1998 to obtain flexural strength, modulus, and elongation. The mechanical strength was compared to similar composites, with the aim of determining composite performance index. The flexural modulus (9.7 GPa), flexural strength (83 MPa), and flexural strain (2.9%) were obtained from a three-point bending test. In addition, the study investigates the thermal properties of the composite using a state-of-art Zwick Roell high temperature tensile rig. The results showed Filava/Polysiloxane Composites had an ultimate tensile strength 400 MPa, Young’s modulus 16 GPa and strain 2.5% at 1000 °C, and no smoke and ash were observed during pyrolysis. Ongoing research is currently taking place to use Filava-H62 in fire-retardant enclosure for lithium-ferro-phosphate Batteries used in electric trucks. Full article
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Analytical Solution for Static and Dynamic Analysis of Graphene-Based Hybrid Flexoelectric Nanostructures
by Kishor Balasaheb Shingare and Susmita Naskar
J. Compos. Sci. 2021, 5(3), 74; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcs5030074 - 06 Mar 2021
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Owing to their applications in devices such as in electromechanical sensors, actuators and nanogenerators, the consideration of size-dependent properties in the electromechanical response of composites is of great importance. In this study, a closed-form solution based on the linear piezoelectricity, Kirchhoff’s plate theory [...] Read more.
Owing to their applications in devices such as in electromechanical sensors, actuators and nanogenerators, the consideration of size-dependent properties in the electromechanical response of composites is of great importance. In this study, a closed-form solution based on the linear piezoelectricity, Kirchhoff’s plate theory and Navier’s solution was developed, to envisage the electromechanical behaviors of hybrid graphene-reinforced piezoelectric composite (GRPC) plates, considering the flexoelectric effect. The governing equations and respective boundary conditions were obtained, using Hamilton’s variational principle for achieving static deflection and resonant frequency. Moreover, the different parameters considering aspect ratio, thickness of plate, different loadings (inline, point, uniformly distributed load (UDL), uniformly varying load (UVL)), the combination of different volume fraction of graphene and piezoelectric lead zirconate titanate are considered to attain the desired bending deflection and frequency response of GRPC. Different mode shapes and flexoelectric coefficients are also considered and the results reveal that the proper addition of graphene percentage and flexoelectric effect on the static and dynamic responses of GRPC plate is substantial. The obtained results expose that the flexoelectric effect on the piezoelastic response of the bending of nanocomposite plates are worth paying attention to, in order to develop a nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS). Our fundamental study sheds the possibility of evolving lightweight and high-performance NEMS applications over the existing piezoelectric materials. Full article
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The Working Principles of a Multifunctional Bondline with Disbond Stopping and Health Monitoring Features for Composite Structures
by Julian Steinmetz, Thomas Löbel, Oliver Völkerink, Christian Hühne, Michael Sinapius, Chresten von der Heide and Andreas Dietzel
J. Compos. Sci. 2021, 5(2), 51; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcs5020051 - 07 Feb 2021
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In comparison to bolted joints, structural bonds are the desirable joining method for light-weight composite structures. To achieve a broad implementation of this technology in safety critical structures, the issues of structural bonds due to their complex and often unpredictable failure mechanisms have [...] Read more.
In comparison to bolted joints, structural bonds are the desirable joining method for light-weight composite structures. To achieve a broad implementation of this technology in safety critical structures, the issues of structural bonds due to their complex and often unpredictable failure mechanisms have to be overcome. The proposed multifunctional bondline approach aims at solving this by adding two safety mechanisms to structural bondlines. These are a design feature for limiting damages to a certain size and a structural health monitoring system for damage detection. The key question is whether or not the implementation of both safety features without deteriorating the strength in comparison to a healthy conventional bondline is possible. In previous studies on the hybrid bondline, a design feature for damage limitations in bondlines by means of disbond stopping features was already developed. Thus, the approach to evolve the hybrid bondline to a multifunctional one is followed. A thorough analysis of the shear stress and tensile strain distribution within the hybrid bondline demonstrates the feasibility to access the status of the bondline by monitoring either of these quantities. Moreover, the results indicate that it is sufficient to place sensors within the disbond stopping feature only and not throughout the entire bondline. Based on these findings, the three main working principles of the multifunctional are stated. Finally, two initial concepts for a novel multifunctional disbond arrest feature are derived for testing the fundamental hypothesis that the integration of micro sensors into the disbond stopping feature only enables the crack arrest and the health monitoring functions, while reaching the mechanical strength of a conventional healthy epoxy bondline. This work therefore provides the fundamentals for future investigations in the scope of the multifunctional bondline. Full article
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