In the present study, room temperature mechanical properties of pure magnesium, Mg/ZrO₂ and Mg/(ZrO₂ + Cu) composites with various compositions are investigated. Results revealed that the use of hybrid (ZrO₂ + Cu) reinforcements in Mg led to enhanced mechanical properties when compared to that of single reinforcement (ZrO₂). Marginal reduction in mechanical properties of Mg/ZrO₂ composites were...

Combining conductive micro and nanofillers is a newway to improve electrical conductivity. Micrometric silver flakes and nanometric carbon nanotubes (CNTs) exhibit high electrical conductivity. A new type of hybrid conductive adhesives filled with silver flakes and carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs or MWCNTs) were investigated. High electrical conductivity is measured as well as improved mechanical prop...

Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLs) are hybrid materials that combine metal components with fiber-reinforced composites. The properties and failure modes of CArbon fiber Reinforced composites/Aluminum (CARALLs) composed T700/PA6 unidirectional prepreg 6061 aluminum alloy were studied using experimental numerical simulation analysis. Through three-point bending experiments, the behavior CARALLs differe...

The use of agriculture residues as filler in composites is increasing due to their strength, abundance and low cost. Soya stalks show promising renewable natural fiber. In polyethylene composites the physical and mechanical properties (flexural resistance, tensile, impacted absorbed energy, water uptake and thickness swelling) was examined at different composites. The results showed that, the m...

In this work, biodegradable composites from poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber were prepared by melt blending method. Prior to mixing, the fiber was modified through bleaching treatment using hydrogen peroxide. Bleached fiber composite showed an improvement in mechanical properties as compared to untreated fiber composite due to the enhanced fiber/matrix interf...

Abstract Banana fiber is a natural that has gained popularity as an eco-friendly product because it practical, long-lasting, and biodegradable. The primary source of banana the stalk, which agricultural waste typically discarded in careless way harms environment. As result, major topic today how to properly utilize value turn into treasure. In this exploration, experts have accumulated new info...

The micromechanics design theory has realized random short fiber-reinforced cement composites showing pseudostrain hardening (PSH) behavior with over 5% of strain capacity under tension. Nevertheless, this existing theory currently is limited to specific constituent properties, which does not account for chemical bond and fiber rupture. This article presents a new design theory that eliminates ...