Prediction of Bending Properties for 3D-Printed Carbon Fibre/Epoxy Composites with Several Processing Parameters Using ANN and Statistical Methods.

The effects of processing parameters on conventional molding techniques are well-known. However, the fabrication of a carbon fibre (CF)/epoxy composite via additive manufacturing (AM) is in the early development stages relative to fabrications based on resin infusion. Accordingly, we introduce predictions of the flexural strength, modulus, and strain for high-performance 3D printable CF/epoxy composites.

Recent studies on modified cellulose/nanocellulose epoxy composites: A systematic review.

Cellulose and its derivatives are widely explored for films and thickening of pharmaceutical solutions, in paints, as reinforcement in composites, among others. This versatility is due to advantages such as renewability, low cost, and environmental friendliness. When used in polymer composites, due to the hydrophilic character of the cellulose, surface chemical modification is highly recommended to improve its compatibility with the polymeric matrix.

The influence of silane surface modification on microcrystalline cellulose characteristics.

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) can be a reinforcement in composites, especially after surface modification. In this paper, MCC was modified using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) in the following ratios (MCC/APTES): 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:10). The MCC morphologies did not change with the treatment even though the distribution of APTES over the MCC surface varied.