Author:Mphahlele, Keletso; Ray, Suprakash S; Kolesnikov, ADate:Nov 2019Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is a thermosetting high-performance epoxy composite used in the manufacturing of advanced aircraft components. The curing kinetics and rheological characteristics can have a great effect on the macroscopic ...Read more
Author:Mphahlele, Keletso; Ray, Suprakas S; Kolesnikov, ADate:Oct 2017The formation of micro-cracks and crack propagation is still an acute problem in polymer and polymer composites. These micro-cracks usually occur while the materials are manufactured or serviced. The development and coalescence of these cracks ...Read more