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Tuning the Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2/ZnO Nanofibers via Cu Dopant Concentration Cu掺杂浓度对TiO2/ZnO纳米纤维光催化活性的影响

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-16 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01506-5

Adlin Muslimin, Mohd Zaki Mohd Yusoff, Nurmalessa Muhammad, Suraya Ahmad Kamil

{"title":"Tuning the Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2/ZnO Nanofibers via Cu Dopant Concentration","authors":"Adlin Muslimin, Mohd Zaki Mohd Yusoff, Nurmalessa Muhammad, Suraya Ahmad Kamil","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01506-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01506-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite the favorable properties of TiO<sub>2</sub>–ZnO composites, several limitations remain. Incorporating transition-metal dopants into the TiO<sub>2</sub>–ZnO system is an effective strategy to address these shortcomings. A combined sol–gel and electrospinning technique was used to fabricate Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO nanofibers (NFs), and the role of Cu dopant concentration in modifying their morphological, optical, structural, thermal, and photocatalytic activity was investigated. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that Cu doping enhanced the thermal stability of the TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO NFs, as reflected in the lower weight loss exhibited by the doped TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO NFs relative to the pristine TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO NF. The presence of anatase TiO<sub>2</sub> and wurtzite ZnO was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Cu incorporation influenced crystallinity and crystallite size through lattice distortion and defect formation. At higher Cu concentrations, continuous nanofiber formation with a decrease in average fiber diameter was observed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The FTIR spectra showed similar characteristic absorption bands for all samples, indicating that Cu doping did not substantially modify the chemical bonding environment within the TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO NF. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) analysis demonstrated a gradual narrowing of the band gap from 3.27 eV for undoped TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO to 2.80 eV for 3.0 wt% Cu-doped samples, indicating improved light absorption induced by Cu-related impurity states. Photocatalytic performance was evaluated through methylene blue degradation (MB) under UV and sunlight irradiation, where the 1.0 wt% Cu-doped TiO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO nanofibers exhibited the highest degradation efficiency of 94.01% and complete degradation with a rate constant of 6.70 × 10⁻<sup>3</sup> min⁻<sup>1</sup> and 28.37 × 10⁻<sup>3</sup> min⁻<sup>1</sup>, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 10","pages":"4687 - 4711"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bioinspired Skin-Like Fabric for Highly Efficient Directional Liquid Transport and UV Protection 仿生皮肤织物，用于高效定向液体输送和紫外线防护

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-15 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01517-2

Zehua Ren, Sen Zhang, Rongxiu Wang, Hongjing Di, Jianli Liu, Hongbo Wang

{"title":"Bioinspired Skin-Like Fabric for Highly Efficient Directional Liquid Transport and UV Protection","authors":"Zehua Ren, Sen Zhang, Rongxiu Wang, Hongjing Di, Jianli Liu, Hongbo Wang","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01517-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01517-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Developing multifunctional textiles with directional liquid transport and UV protection is vital for outdoor comfort and skin health. Inspired by the structure of human skin, a bioinspired skin-like fabric was constructed via a combination of layer-by-layer self-assembly of CeO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles (CeO<sub>2</sub> NPs) and selective polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) spraying to build an asymmetric wettability gradient through the fabric thickness. This skin-like structure facilitates directional liquid transport (<i>R</i> = 327%), while preserving excellent water vapor transmission (9.27 kg m<sup>−2</sup> d<sup>−1</sup>), thereby ensuring thermal–moisture comfort. The uniformly anchored CeO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles provide efficient UV shielding, with transmittance reduced below 5% (UVA) and 1% (UVB), and suppress photodegradation comparable to commercial sunscreens without organic filters or surfactants. This green and sustainable approach offers a robust platform for next-generation functional fabrics in summer sportswear and protective clothing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 10","pages":"5071 - 5082"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Super-Tough Polyglycolide-Based A-B-A-Type Triblock Copolymer: A New Sustainable Approach Toward Mechanically Strong Biomaterials 超韧性聚乙二醇基A- b -A型三嵌段共聚物：机械强度生物材料的可持续发展新途径

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-14 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01496-4

Muhammad Ayyoob, Young Jun Kim, Fiaz Hussain

{"title":"Super-Tough Polyglycolide-Based A-B-A-Type Triblock Copolymer: A New Sustainable Approach Toward Mechanically Strong Biomaterials","authors":"Muhammad Ayyoob, Young Jun Kim, Fiaz Hussain","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01496-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01496-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A super-tough polyglycolide-<i>b</i>-poly(L-)lactide-<i>b</i>-polyglycolide (<i>b</i>-PLLGA) triblock copolymer was prepared without sacrificing the excellent intrinsic mechanical strength of <i>b</i>-PLLGA. The material was fabricated in a sustainable manner using a simple one-pot conventional ring-opening (ROP) technique with 30 mol% glycolide and (L-)-lactide. Thermal, microstructural, and mechanical properties of the copolymer were characterized and subsequently compared with those of <i>homo</i>-PLLA and random poly(L-)lactide-co-glycolide (<i>r-</i>PLLGA) with a similar molar ratio. The obtained results confirmed that <i>b</i>-PLLGA exhibits higher thermal stability and mechanical strength than homo-PLLA and <i>r</i>-PLLGA. Compared to <i>r</i>-PLLGA, <i>b</i>-PLLGA shows a block-type microstructure as well as two glass transitions and two melt transitions attributed to blocks of polyglycolide and polylactide, respectively. Three types of toughening agents with different branching structures were prepared to investigate the effect of branching structure on toughening of <i>b</i>-PLLGA. From tensile testing, significant elongation up to 55% prior to fracture was observed for <i>b</i>-PLLGA with addition of a small amount of toughening agent (up to 5%), while the excellent intrinsic tensile strength of the copolymer was preserved. PLLA on the other hand shows an elongation at break up to 270% with 15% addition of PCL-b-PLLA-grafted GO-based modifier. The adopted approach is highly convenient to obtain mechanically strong b-PLLGA-based biomaterials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 10","pages":"4627 - 4645"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Self-Adhesive Breathable Janus Nanofiber Membrane-Based Wearable Patch for On-Body Motion Monitoring 基于Janus纳米纤维膜的身体运动监测可穿戴贴片

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-13 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01514-5

Hongtao Zhou, Yufan Chen, Yilei Gao, Xueliang Xiao

{"title":"Self-Adhesive Breathable Janus Nanofiber Membrane-Based Wearable Patch for On-Body Motion Monitoring","authors":"Hongtao Zhou, Yufan Chen, Yilei Gao, Xueliang Xiao","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01514-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01514-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Flexible wearable electronics hold great promise for health monitoring, but balancing long-term comfort, stable adhesion, and reliable sensing remains challenging. Here, we report a multifunctional smart patch based on a self-adhesive Janus nanofiber membrane that synergistically integrates breathability, unidirectional moisture transport, skin-friendly adhesion, and high sensitivity strain sensing. The smart patch was fabricated by electrospinning an asymmetric nanofiber substrate composed of a tannic acid modified thermoplastic polyurethane (TA@TPU) hydrophobic layer and a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) hydrophilic layer, and subsequently functionalized with a Gel coating and a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) conductive network. Systematic characterization indicates that the Janus architecture imparts a pronounced wettability gradient (contact angle difference > 120°) and unidirectional liquid transport (forward/reverse permeation pressure difference up to 11.8 kPa); the porous fibrous structure ensures excellent air permeability (17.06 mm·s<sup>-1</sup>) and a high water vapor transmission rate (3714.48 g·m<sup>−2</sup>·24 h<sup>−1</sup>); strong hydrogen bonding between TA and Gel provides moderate yet reliable skin adhesion (peel strength 0.19 N·cm<sup>-1</sup>); and the CNT network confers a high sensitivity strain response (coefficient of determination<i> R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.9889) with excellent cyclic stability (hysteresis ≤ 5.94%). Wear trials further validated that the smart patch can accurately monitor finger joint bending angles and reliably acquire stable signals. This study provides new materials design and integration strategies for the development of comfortable, reliable wearable health monitoring devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 10","pages":"4675 - 4685"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Study of Fiber-Configuration on Mechanical Properties by Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of Flax/Sisal Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Epoxy Matrix Composites 纤维构型对亚麻/剑麻纤维增强杂化环氧基复合材料力学性能的影响

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-13 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01518-1

Ravi Chitra Kishor, Sumit Pramanik

{"title":"Study of Fiber-Configuration on Mechanical Properties by Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of Flax/Sisal Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Epoxy Matrix Composites","authors":"Ravi Chitra Kishor, Sumit Pramanik","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01518-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01518-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Natural fibers are now highly attractive due to their lightweight, durability and biodegradability. Flax (24 vol%) and sisal (24 vol%) hybrid composites with epoxy matrix (52 vol%) in different layer combinations were examined in this study. This study aims to find the effect of layer configurations of hybrid fiber combinations through mechanical and numerical evaluation using tensile, flexural strengths and hardness tests. Experimentally, the eight-layered laminate hybrid composite shows highest average tensile strength (88 MPa), flexural strength (190 MPa) and hardness (0.47–0.49 GPa) among the four types of composites. A Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was carried out using the experimentally obtained mechanical properties to evaluate stress distribution and predict failure behaviors. FEA shows that stress distributed evenly, representing a strong fiber–matrix interface and load transfer in 8-layer laminated composite. Due to lower fiber volume percentage in 4-layer laminated composite, it showed lowest mechanical strength. In contrast, 12- and 16-layer laminated composites showed some benefits, but they showed stress concentration by weakening the fiber–matrix interfaces, resulting in a lower mechanical strength compared to the 8-layer laminated composite. From the tests, 8-layer laminate composite would be best for applications that need high tensile and flexural strength, and more surface hardness.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 10","pages":"4857 - 4883"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Enhancing the Morphological and Tensile Properties of Chemically Treated Grewia ferruginea Fibers: An Experimental Study and Metaheuristic Optimization Integrated with Machine Learning 提高化学处理铁铁杉纤维的形态和拉伸性能：结合机器学习的实验研究和元启发式优化

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-12 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01503-8

Getaw Ayay Tefera, Mesfin Kebede Kassa, Ermias Gebrekidan Koricho

{"title":"Enhancing the Morphological and Tensile Properties of Chemically Treated Grewia ferruginea Fibers: An Experimental Study and Metaheuristic Optimization Integrated with Machine Learning","authors":"Getaw Ayay Tefera, Mesfin Kebede Kassa, Ermias Gebrekidan Koricho","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01503-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01503-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Green and renewable materials are gaining increasing global attention due to their environmental benefits and sustainability. In this context, the present study investigates the morphological and tensile properties of Grewia ferruginea (GF) fibers. The fibers were extracted from the plant and treated chemically to enhance their performance characteristics. While existing research largely focused on chemically treated plant fibers, limited attention has been given to optimize treatment conditions for enhanced mechanical performance. To address this gap, the current study employs a hybrid framework integrating Taguchi L9 orthogonal experimental design, machine learning prediction, and metaheuristic optimization. Specifically, the effects of alkali, acetylation, and permanganate treatments were analyzed by varying key parameters such as concentration, treatment time, and temperature. In addition, the optimization aims to improve the morphological structure and tensile properties of GF fibers, thereby enhancing their suitability for composite applications. Scanning electron microscopy results showed that a set of alkaline treatment parameters (5%, 2.5 h, 23°C) effectively removed surface impurities and increased the surface roughness of the fibers. It was also found that alkali-treated fibers achieved the highest tensile strength of 369.29 MPa, which is 19.4% higher than that of untreated fibers, while acetylation resulted in a slight decrease (303.75 MPa, -1.8%), and permanganate treatment caused significant deterioration (193.16 MPa, -37.6%). Further studies are recommended to explore a broader range of parameters to confirm marginal optima.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 10","pages":"4733 - 4758"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Clove Essential Oil-Loaded Gelatin/PEO Microfibers from Centrifugal Spinning as Active Mushrooms Packaging 丁香精油离心纺丝明胶/PEO微纤维包装活性蘑菇

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-11 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01511-8

Eda Yildiz

{"title":"Clove Essential Oil-Loaded Gelatin/PEO Microfibers from Centrifugal Spinning as Active Mushrooms Packaging","authors":"Eda Yildiz","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01511-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01511-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigated the effect of different PEO (5% w/v)/gelatin (10% w/v) ratios of 5:15, 10:10, and 15:5 (w/w) on the properties of centrifugal spinning solutions and the encapsulation of clove essential oil. The impact of these formulations on microfiber structure and microfiber mat characteristics was examined. The flow behavior, viscoelastic properties, morphology, fiber size, water vapor permeability, and thermal characteristics of the microfibers were analyzed. The relationship between average fiber size and the consistency index was found to be highly significant, with a correlation coefficient of 0.97 (<i>p</i> = 0.001). The average diameters of P5-G15, P5-G15-EO, P10-G10, and P10-G10-EO microfibers were 2.81 ± 0.58 µm, 2.57 ± 0.68 µm, 3.10 ± 0.49 µm, and 3.07 ± 0.65 µm, respectively. FTIR analysis confirmed strong molecular interactions among microfiber mat components, as indicated by the shifts of key characteristic peak of PEO and gelatin toward higher wavenumbers. The incorporation of clove essential oil significantly enhanced the antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of the microfiber mats. Additionally, the microfiber mats exhibited antimicrobial activity against <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. aureus</i>, though their effectiveness varied depending on the testing medium. The P5-G15-EO microfiber mat effectively delayed browning and color changes in mushrooms while inhibiting mold growth.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 10","pages":"4647 - 4663"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sustainable Passive Radiative Cooling Composites Fabricated from Agricultural Wastes-Derived Cellulose and Silica Particles 由农业废弃物衍生纤维素和二氧化硅颗粒制成的可持续被动辐射冷却复合材料

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-10 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01512-7

Komkrich Chokprasombat

{"title":"Sustainable Passive Radiative Cooling Composites Fabricated from Agricultural Wastes-Derived Cellulose and Silica Particles","authors":"Komkrich Chokprasombat","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01512-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01512-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) has emerged as a promising sustainable solution to address global energy demands and environmental challenges by dissipating heat into outer space without energy consumption. However, materials that have been used in PDRC are quite expensive or complicated to fabricate on a large scale. This study develops a low-cost, environmentally friendly PDRC composite material synthesized from agricultural waste: cellulose fibers from rice straw and silica particles from rice husk ash (RHA). The synthesis of silica particles was modified from previous work, resulting in high-purity amorphous silica particles with a controllable particle size. The composite sheets could be prepared by facile one-pot synthesis and exhibited nearly superhydrophobic properties with a water contact angle of up to 144°, facilitating self-cleaning capabilities. Optical characterization revealed a high solar reflectance of approximately 90% in the near-infrared (NIR) region and strong thermal emittance (80–95%) within the 8–13-μm atmospheric window. Field tests under clear sky conditions showed a significant cooling performance, achieving an initial temperature reduction of approximately 8 °C compared to an uncovered control. In addition, the silica particles played a major role in infrared emissivity which increased as the particle size increased. These results highlight a scalable, bio-derived pathway for effective thermal management and agricultural waste valorization.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4579 - 4588"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Tailoring the Viscoelastic Response of CFRP Laminates with GnP@PEI Nanofiber Membranes 利用GnP@PEI纳米纤维膜剪裁CFRP层压板的粘弹性响应

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-09 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01515-4

Xuejuan Niu, Weiping Huo, Xiao Wang, Yuancheng Xu, Zheng Lin

{"title":"Tailoring the Viscoelastic Response of CFRP Laminates with GnP@PEI Nanofiber Membranes","authors":"Xuejuan Niu, Weiping Huo, Xiao Wang, Yuancheng Xu, Zheng Lin","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01515-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01515-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Regulating the interlaminar structure is an effective approach to tailoring the viscoelastic response of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates. PEI/GnP@PEI nanofiber membranes prepared by electrospinning are embedded into CFRP laminates to modify the interlaminar region. The influence of membrane addition on interlayer microstructure is investigated, and the viscoelastic behavior of the main transition zone (MTZ) of the laminates with hybrid layup configuration is parameterized. Two quantitative indicators, the loss-modulus integral area (LMIA) and the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the loss factor, are proposed to characterize energy-dissipation behavior and damping-response broadening of the laminates, respectively. A Williams–Landel–Ferry (WLF)-based dual-element viscoelastic model is established to describe the dynamic viscoelastic response within the MTZ. The correlation between the membrane microstructure and the MTZ-based quantitative indicators is analyzed. The results show that moderate GnP addition refines the PEI fibers, improves membrane coverage, and promotes a more uniform interlaminar network. Compared with CF/EP, the LMIA values of PEI-G0 and PEI-G1.5 increase by 64.1% and 86.3%, respectively. PEI-G2 shows a lower LMIA than PEI-G1.5, but it remains 68.5% higher than that of CF/EP. This work provides a basis for designing CFRP interleaves with improved stiffness retention and energy-dissipation behavior under dynamic thermal–mechanical conditions.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4563 - 4577"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mechanical Characterization of Glass–Basalt Fiber/Epoxy Hybrid Eco-Friendly Composites Filled with Recycled Milled Glass and Egg Shell Powder 玻璃-玄武岩纤维/环氧复合材料的力学性能研究

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Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2026-07-08 DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01513-6

Vijayan Muniyan, Harikrishnan M., Santhosh Kumar R., Kevin Bennett

{"title":"Mechanical Characterization of Glass–Basalt Fiber/Epoxy Hybrid Eco-Friendly Composites Filled with Recycled Milled Glass and Egg Shell Powder","authors":"Vijayan Muniyan, Harikrishnan M., Santhosh Kumar R., Kevin Bennett","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01513-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01513-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer composites are also becoming an emerging field of research because they are very strong in relation to their weight, and because of their enhanced energy absorption properties compared to traditional protective materials. It is also a significant problem since sustainability and maintenance must be combined to get the best possible mechanical performance. This research has prepared a glass–basalt fiber hybrid laminate that is reinforced with epoxy resin by incorporation of eco-friendly fillers such as milled glass and eggshell powder were employed as filler materials in the resin at varying percentages (0, 3, 5, and 7 wt.%). Five layers of glass fiber mat and four layers of basalt fiber mat were used to fabricate laminated composite plates in the hand layup techniques. The mechanical and ballistic properties of glass–basalt fiber/epoxy hybrid composites reinforced with recycled glass powder and eggshell powder were examined. Among various filler reinforced composite laminates, the G7E3 composite containing 7 wt.% recycled glass powder and 3 wt.% eggshell powder demonstrated the best overall performance, achieving tensile strength of 383.94 MPa, flexural strength of 316.66 MPa, and compressive strength of 117 MPa, corresponding to improvements of 24.7%, 14.2%, and 7.3%, respectively, compared to the unfilled composite (G0E0). Ballistic impact tests also revealed improved impact resistance, with the G7E3 laminate absorbing a maximum energy of 79.2 J and totally halting the projectile. These studies show that the combination of recycled glass powder and eggshell powder significantly enhances mechanical strength and ballistic impact resistance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4549 - 4561"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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