Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".

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Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: composite materials; phase-field modeling; MEMS; NEMS

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to contribute to the Special Issue on "Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials". As the demand for innovative materials with enhanced properties continues to grow, the scientific community plays a key role in advancing the understanding and development of composite and hybrid materials. This Special Issue aims to explore recent research centred around advanced composites and hybrid materials, addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie at the intersection of various disciplines.

The aim is to collate researchers and experts in the field of composite materials, showcasing their latest findings and advancements. We aim to create a comprehensive collection of articles encompassing the diverse aspects of advanced composite and hybrid materials, bridging the gap between theory and application and fostering a deeper understanding of these materials and their potential across various industries.

In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and reviews. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Phase-field models of composite materials, including metal–matrix composites;
  • Structural analyses of composite laminates and sandwiches;
  • Composites in MEMS and NEMS;
  • Nonlocal analysis of composites;
  • Experimental analysis of composites at different scales, from nano to large scales;
  • Innovative fabrication techniques for advanced composites;
  • Multiscale modeling and simulation of composite materials;
  • Characterization and testing of hybrid materials;
  • Sustainable composite materials.

Dr. Hossein Darban
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • composite materials
  • fabrication
  • sustainability
  • experimentation
  • phase-field modeling
  • structural theories
  • MEMS & NEMS
  • nanonlocal analytsis
  • small-scale testing
  • multiscale modeling
  • interphase

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Tribological Performance Study of Low-Friction PEEK Composites under Different Lubrication Conditions
by Shibo Wu, Zhijun Yan, Haocheng Sun, Ze Liu, Lixia Xue and Tao Sun
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 3723; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093723 (registering DOI) - 27 Apr 2024
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This study introduces a low-friction composite based on PEEK to improve its friction and wear properties. The composite incorporates PTFE as a solid lubricant and utilizes PPTA as a reinforcing material within the PEEK matrix. These components were prepared utilizing a compression molding [...] Read more.
This study introduces a low-friction composite based on PEEK to improve its friction and wear properties. The composite incorporates PTFE as a solid lubricant and utilizes PPTA as a reinforcing material within the PEEK matrix. These components were prepared utilizing a compression molding method, followed by a series of exploratory experiments to identify the optimal preparation conditions for PEEK. This research assesses how the PTFE/PPTA/PEEK composites perform in terms of friction and wear under dry and oil-lubricated conditions. By examining wear tracks using scanning electron microscopy and white light interference microscopy, this study aims to uncover the wear mechanisms of PEEK and its composites under different lubrication scenarios. Results show that the main wear mechanisms for the PTFE/PPTA/PEEK composites and bearing steel are ploughing and adhesive wear. The presence of PPTA helps reduce wear by leveraging its strong fibers and thermal stability, while the coefficient of friction decreases as PTFE creates a smooth, solid lubricating film on the surface. Notably, PEEK composites containing 25 wt% PTFE and 6 wt% PPTA demonstrate the lowest wear rates and reduced coefficient of friction in both dry and oil-lubricated conditions. Full article
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