Research 05 / Processing & interlayers
Manufacturing & processing
From alloy melting and surface pretreatment to hybrid lay-up and autoclave curing: connecting processing choices with laminate structure.
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Research focus
Manufacturing-informed material design
Approach
Processing & interlayers
Research context
Published research
The research question
How do processing routes and interlayer design control the mechanical response of composite laminates and joints?
From alloy melting and surface pretreatment to hybrid lay-up and autoclave curing: connecting processing choices with laminate structure.
Methods & approach
High-entropy alloy preparation, surface pretreatment, hybrid lay-up and autoclave curing, as shown in the source manufacturing figure. Related work investigates interlayer integration, electrospun membranes, woven metallic fabrics and vitrimer composite films.
What the research shows
Studies examine the effects of TPU membrane thickness and placement on interlaminar performance, metallic fabrics on CFRP/titanium interfaces, and temperature-regulated vitrimer films on joint strength and repair.
Contribution & engineering relevance
The research brings processing decisions into the mechanical design process. It considers how an interlayer is made, where it is placed and how it behaves when damage develops.
Manufacturing-aware design can improve resistance to damage while supporting joining, repair and multifunctional material integration.