MATS324 Composites Design and Manufacture

Composites Design and Manufacture: review papers
compiled by John Summerscales, Advanced Composites Manufacturing Centre, University of Plymouth

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Acoustic emission

IM De Rosa, C Santulli and F Sarasin [83 references], Acoustic emission for monitoring the mechanical behaviour of natural fibre composites: a literature review, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, September 2009, 40(9), 1456-1469.

Adhesive bonding
- DF Farrar [71 references], Bone adhesives for trauma surgery: a review of challenges and developments, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, March 2012, 33(1), 89-97.
- Xiaocong He [210 references], A review of finite element analysis of adhesively bonded joints, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, June 2011, 31(4), 248-264.
- F Awaja, M Gilbert, G Kelly, B Fox and PJ Pigram [242 references], Adhesion of polymers, Progress in Polymer Science, September 2009, 34(9), 948-968.
- MD Banea and LFM da Silva, Adhesively bonded joints in composite materials: an overview, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2009, 223(1), 1-18.
- LFM da Silva, PJC das Neves, RD Adams and JK Spelt, Analytical models of adhesively bonded joints, Part I: literature survey, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, April 2009, 29(3), 319-330.
  LFM da Silva, PJC das Neves, RD Adams, A Wang and JK Spelt, Analytical models of adhesively bonded joints. Part II: comparative study, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, April 2009, 29(3), 331-341.
- A Baldan, Adhesively-bonded joints in metallic alloys, polymers and composite materials: mechanical and environmental durability performance, Journal of Materials Science, August 2004, 39(15), Pages 4729-4797
- A Baldan, Adhesively-bonded joints and repairs in metallic alloys, polymers and composite, Journal of Materials Science, January 2004, 39(1), 1-49.
- IJ Munns and GA Georgiou [57 references], Non-destructive testing methods for adhesively bonded joint inspection, Insight, December 1995, 37(12), 941-952.
Agro-chemicals

JR Fianko, A Donkor, ST Lowor and PO Yeboah [40 references], Agrochemicals and the Ghanaian environment - a review, Journal of Environmental Protection, 2011, 2(3), 221-230.

Alginates

Kuen Yong Lee and DJ Mooney [182 references], Alginate: properties and biomedical applications, Progress in Polymer Science, January 2012, 37(1), 106-126.
Ji-Sheng Yang, Ying-Jian Xie and Wen He [50 references], Research progress on chemical modification of alginate: a review, Carbohydrate Polymers, 11 February 2011, 84(1), 33–39.

Aligned discontinuous carbon fibres

SJ Ng and RJ Meilunas [17 references], A review of aligned discontinuous carbon fibre systems for composites forming, SAMPE Journal, November/December 2007, 43(6), 17-20.

Aluminium matrix composites

K Raju, SN Ojha and AP Harsha [xx references], Spray forming of aluminium alloys and its composites: an overview, Journal of Materials Science, April 2008, 43(8), 2509-2521.
BS Reddy, K Das and S Das, [xx references], A review on the synthesis of in situ aluminium based composites by thermal, mechanical and mechanical–thermal activation of chemical reactions, Journal of Materials Science, 2007, 42(22), 9366-9378.

Analysis

Z Hashin [177 references], Analysis of composite materials – a survey, Transactions of ASME: Journal of Applied Mechanics, September 1983, 50(3), 481-505.

Anisogrid lattice structures
- VV Vasiliev, VA Barynin and AF Rasin [23 references], Anisogrid lattice structures – survey of development and application, Composite Structures, November-December 2001, 54(2-3), 361-370.
Anti-fouling paints

A Turner [93 references], Marine pollution from antifouling paint particles, Marine Pollution Bulletin, February 2010, 60(2), 159-171.
Shenfu Chen, Lingyan Li, Chao Zhao, Jie Zheng [130 references], Surface hydration: principles and applications toward low-fouling/nonfouling biomaterials, Polymer, 29 October 2010, 51(23), 5283-5293.
Shaoyi Jiang and Zhiqiang Cao [110 references], Ultralow-fouling, functionalizable, and hydrolyzable zwitterionic materials and their derivatives for biological applications, Advanced Materials, 05 March 2010, 22(9), 930-932.
CM Magin, SP Cooper and AB Brennan [111 refences], Non-toxic antifouling strategies, Materials Today, April 2010, 13(4), 36-44.
Emily Ralston and Geoffrey Swain [104 references], Bioinspiration - the solution for biofouling control?, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 1 March 2009, 4(1), 015007 (9 pp).
Ping Gong and DW Grainger, Nonfouling surfaces: a review of principles and applications for microarray capture assay designs, Microarrays - Methods in Molecular Biology, 2007, (381), 59-92.
AM Van Londen [41 references], A study of ship bottom paints, in particular pertaining to the behaviour and action of anti-fouling paints, TNO Paint Research Institute Report 54C, Delft - NL, September 1963.

Anti-microbial

A Muñoz-Bonilla and M Fernández-García [439 references], Polymeric materials with antimicrobial activity, Progress in Polymer Science, February 2012, 37(2), 281-339.
CD Papaspyrides, S Pavlidou and SN Vouyiouka [53 references], Development of advanced textile materials: natural fibre composites, anti-microbial, and flame-retardant fabrics, Proc. IMechE Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2009, 223(2), 91-102.

Aromatic polyamides
- JM García, FC García, F Serna and JL de la Peña [200 references], High-performance aromatic polyamides, Progress in Polymer Science, May 2010, 35(5), 623-686.
Artificial neural networks
- H El Kadi [64 references], Modelling the mechanical behaviour of fiber-reinforced polymeric composite materials using artificial neural networks : a review, Composite Structures, May 2006, 73(1), 1-23.
- Z Zhang and K Friedrich [59 references], Artificial neural networks applied to polymer composites: a review, Composites Science and Technology, 2003, 63(14), 2029-2044.
- H-C Zhang and SH Huang [113 references], Applications of neural networks in manufacturing: a state-of-the-art survey, International Journal of Production Research, March 1995, 33(3), 705-728.
Automotive coating systems
- K Adamsons [159 references], Chemical surface characterization and depth profiling of automotive coating systems, Progress in Polymer Science, 2000, 25(9), 1363-1409.
Automotive components

AJ Wootton, JC Hendry, AK Criden and JDA Hughes [3 references], Structural automotive components in fibre reinforced plastics [suspension arm, coil springs, wheel], Chapter 2 in Composite Structures 3, Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, Barking, 1985, pages 19-42. ISBN 0-85334-378-0. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Composite Structures, Paisley, 9-11 September 1985. UOP Library

Auxetic materials

Yanping Liu and Hong Hu [118 refences], A review on auxetic structures and polymeric materials, Scientific Research and Essays, 18 May 2010, 5(10), 1052-1063.
W Miller, CW Smith, DS Mackenzie and KE Evans [88 references], Negative thermal expansion: a review, Journal of Materials Science, 2009, 44(20), 5441-5451.
A Alderson and KL Alderson, Auxetic materials, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, August 2007, 221(4), 565-575.
W Yang, Z-M Li, W Shi, B-H Xie and M-B Yang, Review on auxetic materials, Journal of Materials Science, 15 May 2004, 39(10), 3269-3279.

Ballistic fibres
- GA Holmes, K Rice, and CR Snyder [43 references], Ballistic fibres: a review of the thermal, ultraviolet and hydrolytic stability of the benzoxazole ring structure, Journal of Materials Science, 2006, 41(13),4105-416.
Biaxial strength
- Holger Thom [97 references], A review of the biaxial strength of fibre-reinforced plastics, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 1998, 29(8), 869-886.
- AS Chen and FL Matthews [58 references], A review of multiaxial/biaxial loading tests for composite materials, Composites, 1993, 24(5), 395-406.
Bio-based resins
- J-M Raquez, M Deléglise, M-F Lacrampe and P Krawczak [214 references], Thermosetting (bio)materials derived from renewable resources: a critical review, Progress in Polymer Science, April 2010, 35(4), 487-509.
- R Kozlowski and K Bujnowicz [16 references], Polymers from vegetable oils, Przemyst Chemiczny, December 2008, 87(12), 1168-1170, in Polish.
- Vinay Sharma and PP Kundu [81 references], Condensation polymers from natural oils, Progress in Polymer Science, December 2008, 33(12), 1199-1215.
- Vinay Sharma and PP Kundu [64 references], Addition polymers from natural oils - a review, Progress in Polymer Science, 2006, 31(11), 983-1008.
- F Seniha Güner, Yusuf Yağcı and A Tuncer Erciyes [215 references], Polymers from triglyceride oils, Progress in Polymer Science, 2006, 31(7) 633–670.
- Long Yu, Katherine Dean and Lin Li [151 references], Polymer blends and composites from renewable resources, Progress in Polymer Science, June 2006, 31(6), 576–602.
- Anders Södergård and Mikael Stolt [349 references], Properties of lactic acid based polymers and their correlation with composition, Progress in Polymer Science, 2002, 27(6), 1123-1163.
Biocomposites
- F Vilaplana, E Strömberg and S Karlsson [143 references], Environmental and resource aspects of sustainable biocomposites, Polymer Degradation and Stability, November 2010, 95(11), 2147-2161.
- Perrine Bordes, Eric Pollet and Luc Avérous [193 references], Nano-biocomposites: biodegradable polyester/nanoclay systems, Progress in Polymer Science, February 2009, 34(2), 125-155.
- PA Fowler, JM Hughes and RM Elias [97 references], Biocomposites: technology, environmental credentials and market forces, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2006, 86(12), 1781-1789.
Biodegradable polymers

Huayu Tian, Zhaohui Tang, Xiuli Zhuang, Xuesi Chen and Xiabin Jing [363 references], Biodegradable synthetic polymers: preparation, functionalization and biomedical application, Progress in Polymer Science, February 2012, 37(2), 237-280.
A Ammala, S Bateman, K Dean, E Petinakis, P Sangwan, S Wong, Q Yuan, L Yu, C Patrick and KH Leong [127 references], An overview of degradable and biodegradable polyolefins, Progress in Polymer Science, August 2011, 36(8), 1015-1049.
B Simoncic, B Tomsic, B Orel and I Jerman, Biodegradation of Cellulose Fibers, Nova Science Publishers, 18 Aug 2010. ISBN-13: 978-1-61668-154-8.
KG Satyanarayana, GGC Arizaga and F Wypych [260 references], Biodegradable composites based on lignocellulosic fibers — an overview, Progress in Polymer Science, September 2009, 34(9), 982-1021.
R Chandra and R Rustgi [356 references], Biodegradable polymers, Progress in Polymer Science, 1998, 23(7), 1273-1335.

Biomaterials

G Jutz and A Böker [279 references], Bionanoparticles as functional macromolecular building blocks – a new class of nanomaterials, Polymer, 21 January 2011, 52(2), 211-232.
MI Sabir, X Xu and L Li [81 references], A review on biodegradable polymeric materials for bone tissue engineering applications, Journal of Materials Science, 2009, 44(21), 5713-5724.
Paul Roach, David Eglin, Kirsty Rohde and Carole C Perry, Modern biomaterials: a review - bulk properties and implications of surface modifications, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, July 2007, 18(7), 1263-1277.

Biomedical composites
- Jun Feng, Ren-Xi Zhuo, Xian-Zheng Zhang [149 references], Construction of functional aliphatic polycarbonates for biomedical applications, Progress in Polymer Science, February 2012, 37(2), 211-236.
- M-S Scholz, JP Blanchfield, LD Bloom, BH Coburn, M Elkington, JD Fuller, ME Gilbert, SA Muflahi, MF Pernice, SI Rae, JA Trevarthen, SC White, PM Weaver and IP Bond [124 references],
  The use of composite materials in modern orthopaedic medicine and prosthetic devices: a review, Composites Science and Technology, 14 November 2011, 71(16), 1791-1803.
- S Zahedi, A step change, Ingenia, December 2010, (45), 24-29.
- I Armentano, M Dottori, E Fortunati, S Mattioli and JM Kenny [267 references], Biodegradable polymer matrix nanocomposites for tissue engineering: a review, Polymer Degradation and Stability, November 2010, 95(11), 2126-2146.
- AR Boccaccini, M Erol, WJ Stark, D Mohn, Z Hong and JF Mano, Polymer/bioactive glass nanocomposites for biomedical applications: a review, Composites Science and Technology, 15 November 2010, 70(13), 1764-1776.
- Hong Chen, Lin Yuan, Wei Song, Zhongkui Wu and Dan Li, Biocompatible polymer materials: role of protein–surface interactions, November 2008, Progress in Polymer Science, November 2008, 33(11), 1059-1087.
- Hoi-an Cheung, Kin-Tak Lau, Tung-Po Lu and David Hui [43 references], A critical review on polymer-based bio-engineered materials for scaffold development, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2007, 38(3), 291-300.
- K Fujihara, K Teo, R Gopal, PL Loh, VK Ganesh, S Ramakrishna, KWC Foong and CL Chew [93 references], Fibrous composite materials in dentistry and orthopaedics: review and applications, Composites Science and Technology, 2004, 64(6), 775-788.
- João F Mano, RA Sousa, LF Boesel, NM Neves and RL Reis [324 references], Bioinert, biodegradable and injectable polymeric matrix composites for hard tissue replacement: state of the art and recent developments, Composites Science and Technology, 2004, 64(6), 789-817.
- S Ramakrishna, J Mayer, E Wintermantel and KW Leong [277 references], Biomedical applications of polymer-composite materials: a review, Composites Science and Technology, 2001, 61(9), 1189-1224.
Biomimetics
- K Shanmuganathan, JR Capadona, SJ Rowan and C Weder [65 references], Biomimetic mechanically adaptive nanocomposites, Progress in Polymer Science, January-February 2010, 35(1-2), 212-222.
- Emily Ralston and Geoffrey Swain [104 references], Bioinspiration - the solution for biofouling control?, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 1 March 2009, 4(1), 015007 (9 pp).
- Woo-Dong Jang, KM Kamruzzaman Selim, Chi-Hwa Lee, Inn-Kyu Kang [155 references], Bioinspired application of dendrimers: From bio-mimicry to biomedical applications, Progress in Polymer Science, January 2009, 34(1), 1-23.
- Julian FV Vincent, Olga A Bogatyreva, Nikolaj R Bogatyrev, Adrian Bowyer and Anja-Karina Pahl [49 references], Biomimetics: its practice and theory, Journal of the Royal Society of London - Interface, 22 August 2006, 3(9), 471-482.
Blast resistance
- PA Buchan and JF Chen [35 references], Blast resistance of FRP composites and polymer strengthened concrete and masonry structures – a state-of-the-art review, Composites Part B: Engineering, July-September 2007, 38(5-6), 509-522.
Bone
- JD Currey [77 references], The structure and mechanics of bone, Journal of Materials Science, 2012, 47(1), 41-54.
Braided composites

Cagri Ayranci and Jason Carey, 2-D braided composites: a review for stiffness critical applications, Composite Structures, September 2008, 85(1), Pages 43-58.

Bridges
- HA Salim, JE Davalos, P Qiao and SA Kiger [23 references], Analysis and design of fiber reinforced plastic composite deck-and-stringer bridges, Composite Structures, May-August 1997, 38(1-4), 295-307.
Brittle matrix composites

AG Evans and FW Zok [134 references], The physics and mechanics of fibre-reinforced brittle matrix composites, Journal of Materials Science, 1 August 1994, 29(15), 3857-3896.

Buckling of composite plates

P Nali, E Carrera and S Lecca [53 references], Assessments of refined theories for buckling analysis of laminated plates, Composite Structures, January 2011, 93(2), 456-464.
AW Leissa [59 references], An overview of composite plate buckling, Composite Structures 4 Volume 1: Analysis and Design Studies (Proceedings of ICCS4, Paisley, 27-29 July 1987, 1.1-1.29).

Buckling of cylinders
- GJ Simitses [40+ references], Buckling of moderately thick laminated cylindrical shells: a review, Composites Part B: Engineering, 1996, 27(6), 581-587.
Carbon fibres

MSA Rahaman, AF Ismail and A Mustafa [101 references], A review of heat treatment on polyacrylonitrile fiber, Polymer Degradation and Stability, August 2007, 92(8), 1421-1432.
S Chand [151 references], Carbon fibers for composites, Journal of Materials Science, 15 March 2000, 35(6), 1303-1313.
ME Westwood, JD Webster, RJ Day, FH Hayes and R Taylor [36 references], Oxidation protection for carbon fibre [ceramic matrix] composites, Journal of Materials Science, 15 March 1996, 31(6), 1389-1397.

Cellulose fibre composites

SJ Eichhorn, CA Baillie, N Zafeiropoulos, LY Mwaikambo, MP Ansell, A Dufresne, KM Entwistle, PJ Herrera-Franco, GC Escamilla, L Groom, M Hughes, C Hill, TG Rials and PM Wild, Current international research into cellulosic fibres and composites, Journal of Materials Science, May 2001, 36(9), 2107-2131.
Peter Zugenmaier [59 references], Conformation and packing of various crystalline cellulose fibers, Progress in Polymer Science, 2001, 26(9), 1341-1417.
AK Bledzki and J Gassan [163 references], Composites reinforced with cellulose based fibers, Progress in Polymer Science, 1999, 24(2), 221-274.
J Schurz [no references], A bright future for cellulose, Progress in Polymer Science, 1999, 24(4), 481-483.

Ceramic matrix composites

MP Harmer, HM Chan and GA Miller [58 references], Unique opportunities for microstructural engineering with duplex and laminar ceramic composites, Journal of the American Ceramics Society, July 1992, 75(7), 1715-1728.

Chitin and chitosan polymers

M Dash, F Chiellini, RM Ottenbrite and E Chiellini [390 references], Chitosan - a versatile semi-synthetic polymer in biomedical applications, Progress in Polymer Science, August 2011, 36(8), 981-1014.
SCM Fernandes, CSR Freire, AJD Silvestre, C Pascoal Neto and A Gandini [76 references], Novel materials based on chitosan and cellulose, Polymer International, June 2011, 60(6), 875–882.
CKS Pillai, W Paul and CP Sharma [489 references], Chitin and chitosan polymers: chemistry, solubility and fiber formation, Progress in Polymer Science, July 2009, 34(7), 641-678.
M Rinaudo [244 references], Chitin and chitosan: properties and applications, Progress in Polymer Science, July 2006, 31(7), 603-632.
K Kurita [286 references], Controlled functionalization of the polysaccharide chitin, Progress in Polymer Science, November 2001, 26(9), 1921-1971.

Commingled yarns

N Svensson, R Shishoo and M Gilchrist, Manufacturing of thermoplastic composites from commingled yarns - a review, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 1998, 11(1), 22-56.

Composting

BG Hermann, L Debeer, B de Wilde, K Blok and MK Patel [80 references], To compost or not to compost: carbon and energy footprints of biodegradable materials’ waste treatment, Polymer Degradation and Stability, June 2011, 96(6), 1159-1171.

Computer microtomography

K Schladitz, Quantitative micro-CT, Journal of Microscopy, August 2011, 243(2), 111–117.
SR Stock, X-ray microtomography of materials, International Materials Reviews, April 1999, 44(4), 141-164.

Condition monitoring

PS Heyns [21 references], Tool condition monitoring using vibration measurements - a review, Insight (BJNDT), August, 2008, 49(8), 447-450.

Conductive adhesives and polymers

G Hansen, A review: what we dreamt as children - how conductive polymers are bringing our dreams to reality, Journal of Advanced Materials, 2006, 38(3), 68-74.
PG Harris [22 references], Conductive adhesives: a critical review of progress to date, Soldering and Surface Mount Technology, May 1995, 7(2), 19-21+26.

Construction industry applications

MK Sharbatdar, M Saatcioglu and B Benmokrane [24 references], Seismic flexural behavior of concrete connections reinforced with CFRP bars and grids, Composite Structures, September 2011, 93(10), 2439-2449.
SS Pendhari, T Kant and YM Desai [229 references], Application of polymer composites in civil construction: a general review, Composite Structures, July 2008, 84(2), 114-124.
C Mota, S Alminar and D Svecova [16 references], Critical review of deflection formulas for FRP-RC members, Journal of Composites for Construction, 2006, 10(3), 183-194.
CE Bakis, Lawrence C Bank, VL Brown, E Cosenza, JF Davalos, JJ Lesko, A Machida, SH Rizkalla and TC Triantafillou [102 references], Fiber-reinforced polymer composites for construction - state-of-the-art review, Journal of Composites in Construction, May 2002, 6(2), 73-87.
SM Halliwell [107 references], Polymer composites in construction, Construction Research Communications Limited by permission of Building Research Establishment Limited, Watford/London, 2000. ISBN 1-86081-429-8.
MG Iskander and M Hassan [26 references], State of the practice review in FRP composite piling, Journal of Composites for Construction, 1998, 2(3), 116-120.
A Nanni, CE Bakis and TE Boothby, Test methods for FRP-concrete systems subjected to mechanical loads: state of the art review, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, June 1995, 14(), 524-558.

Corrosion
- CC Ihueze and NSA Obuka, Review of corrosion and corrosion schemes for metal and composite oil and gas systems: management and development, Journal of Advanced Materials, 2011, 43(2), 35-54.
Coupling agents
- Y Xie, CAS Hill, Z Xiao, H Militz and C Mai [148 references], Silane coupling agents used for natural fiber/polymer composites: a review, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, July 2010, 41(7), 806-819.
- S Shokoohi, A Arefazar and R Khosrokhavar [48 references], Silane coupling agents in polymer-based reinforced composites: a review, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2008, 27(5), 473-485.
Crashworthiness
- MA Courteau and DO Adams, Composite tube testing for crashworthiness applications: a review, Journal of Advanced Materials, 2011, 43(2), 13-34.
- DM Garner and DO Adams, Test methods for composites crashworthiness: a review, Journal of Advanced Materials, 2008, 40(4), 5-26.
- AG Mamalis, M Robinson, DE Manolakos, GA Demosthenous, MB Ioannidis and J Carruthers [63 references], Crashworthy capability of composite material structures, Composite Structures, February 1997, 37(2), 109-134.
Creep behaviour

DW Scott, JS Lai and A-H Zureick [60 references], Creep behavior of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites: a review of the technical literature, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, June 1995, 14(6), 588-617.

Crushing failure
- STW Lau, MR Said and MY Yaakob [46 references], On the effect of geometrical designs and failure modes in composite axial crushing: a literature review, Pages Composite Structures, February 2012, 94(3), 803-812.
Cryogenic properties
- Okimichi Yano and Hitoshi Yamaoka [94 references], Cryogenic properties of polymers, Progress in Polymer Science, 1995, 20(4), 585-613.
- MB Kasen, Mechanical and thermal properties of filamentary-reinforced structural composites at cryogenic temperatures 1: glass-reinforced composites, Cryogenics, 1975, 15(6), 327-349.
- MB Kasen, Mechanical and thermal properties of filamentary-reinforced structural composites at cryogenic temperatures 2: advanced composites, Cryogenics, 1975, 15(12), 701-722.
Crystalline bulk polymers

Gert Strobl [92 references], Crystallization and melting of bulk polymers: New observations, conclusions and a thermodynamic scheme, Progress in Polymer Science, April 2006, 31(4), 398-442.
Andrzej Galeski [189 references], Strength and toughness of crystalline polymer systems, Progress in Polymer Science, 2003, 28(12), 1643-1699.
ML Di Lorenzo and C Silvestre [127 references], Non-isothermal crystallization of polymers, Progress in Polymer Science, 1999, 24(6), 917-950.
Yu Long, Robert A. Shanks and Zbigniew H. Stachurski [125 references], Kinetics of polymer crystallisation, Progress in Polymer Science, 1995, 20(4), 651-701.

Cure kinetics

G Tillet, B Boutevin and Bruno Ameduri [187 references], Chemical reactions of polymer crosslinking and post-crosslinking at room and medium temperature, Progress in Polymer Science, February 2011, 36(2), 191-217.
E Ruiz and C Billotte [21 references], Predicting the cure of thermosetting polymers: the isoconversion map, Polymer Composites, 2009, 30(10), 1450-1457.
A Yousefi, PG Lafleur and R Gauvin [148 references], Kinetic studies of thermoset cure reactions: a review, Polymer Composites, April 1997, 18(2), 157-168.

Cure shrinkage

DU Shah and PJ Schubel [27 references], Evaluation of cure shrinkage measurement techniques for thermosetting resins, Polymer Testing, September 2010, 29(6), 629-639.

Cyanate ester resins
- Treliant Fang and David A Shimp [265 references], Polycyanate esters: science and applications, Progress in Polymer Science, 1995, 20(1), 61-118.
Damage tolerance
- Derek Hull and Yi Bing Shi, Damage mechanism characterization in composite damage tolerance investigations, Composite Structures, 1993, 23(2), 99-120.
Damping

R Chandra, SP Singh and K Gupta [87 references], Damping studies in fibre-reinforced composites, Composite Structures, 1999, 46(1), 41-51.
IC Finegan and RF Gibson [34 references], Recent research on enhancement of damping in polymer composites, Composite Structures, February-March 1999, 44(2-3), 89-98.
RF Gibson and DG Wilson, Dynamic mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composite materials, The Shock and Vibration Digest, 1979, 11(10), 3–11.
RF Gibson and RA Plunkett, Dynamic stiffness and damping of fiber-reinforced composite materials, The Shock and Vibration Digest, 1977, 9(2), 9–17.

Data mining
- M Perzyk, R Biernacki and J Kozlowski [27 references], Data mining in manufacturing: significance analysis of process parameters, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2008, 222(11), 1503-1516.
Debonding

R Dodds [39 references], Transverse fibre debonding in reinforced thermosets - a review. Part 1 - initiation of transverse fibre debonding, RAPRA Members Journal, May/June 1976, 4(3), 49-56.

Defects
- John Summerscales [56 references], Manufacturing defects in fibre-reinforced plastics composites, Insight, December 1994, 36(12), 936-942.
- WJ Cantwell and J Morton [83 references], The significance of damage and defects and their detection in composite materials: a review, Journal of Strain Analysis, 1992, 27(1), 29-42.
- RB Heslehurst and M Scott, Review of defects and damage pertaining to composite aircraft components, Composite Polymers, 1990, 3(2), 103-133.
Degradable polymers - standards and certification
- Andrej Krzan, S Hemjinda, S Miertus, A Corti and E Chiellini [24 references], Standardization and certification in the area of environmentally degradable plastics, Polymer Degradation and Stability, December 2006, 91(12), 2819-2833.
Degradation-induced embrittlement
- Bruno Fayolle, Emmanuel Richaud, Xavier Colin and Jacques Verdu, Review: degradation-induced embrittlement in semi-crystalline polymers having their amorphous phase in rubbery state, Journal of Materials Science, November 2008, 43(22), 6999-7012.
Delamination

AC Garg [136 references], Delamination - a damage mode in composite structures, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 1988, 29(5), 557-584.

Design codes and optimisation

S Jeong and K Shimoyama [70 references], Review of data mining for multi-disciplinary design optimization, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part G: Aerospace Engineering, 2011, 225(5), 469-480.
R Fico, A Prota and G Manfredi [51 references], Assessment of Eurocode-like design equations for the shear capacity of FRP RC members, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2008, 39(5), 792-806.
S Adali [175 references], Chapter 1; Design optimization of composite laminates under deterministic and uncertain conditions, pages 1-55 in GO Shonaike and SG Advani (editors): Advanced Polymeric Materials - Structure Property Relationships, CRC Press LLC, Boca Raton FL, 2003. ISBN 1-58716-047-1.
JL Clarke (editor), Structural Design of Polymers and Composites: EUROCOMP design code handbook, E&FN Spon (Chapman and Hall), London, 1996. ISBN 0-419-19450-9.

Dielectric measurements
- LH Garden, D Hayward and RA Pethrick, Dielectric non-destructive testing approach to cure monitoring of adhesives and composites, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, August 2007, 221(4), 521-533.
- RA Pethrick and D Hayward [153 references], Real time dielectric relaxation studies of dynamic polymeric systems, Progress in Polymer Science, 2002, 27(9), 1983-2017.
- Koji Asami [119 references], Characterization of heterogeneous systems by dielectric spectroscopy, Progress in Polymer Science, 2002, 27(8), 1617-1659.
- PR Ciriscioli and GS Springer [20 references], Dielectric cure monitoring - a critical review, SAMPE Journal, May-June 1989, 25, 35-42.
Digital Image Correlation

F Hild and S Roux [61 references], Digital image correlation: from displacement measurement to identification of elastic properties - a review, Strain, May 2006, 42(2), 69-80.
YF Sun and YM Tan, JHL Pang and F Su, Digital image correlation and its applications in electronics packaging, Proceedings of the 7th Electronics Packaging Technology conference, 2005, v1/2, 129-134.

Digital manufacturing
- G Chryssolouris, D Mavrikios, N Papakostas, D Mourtzis, G Michalos and K Georgoulias [67 references], Digital manufacturing: history, perspectives and outlook, Proceedings of IMechE Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2009, 223(5), 451-462.
Durability

AS Maxwell, WR Broughton, G Dean, GD Sims [84 references], Review of accelerated ageing methods and lifetime prediction techniques for polymeric materials, National Physical Laboratory report DEPC MPR 016, March 2005.
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Dynamics
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Earthquake/seismic loading
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Electroactive polymers
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Electronic speckle pattern interferometry

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Electrorheological polymers
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Electrospinning

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Environmental degradation
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Enzymes
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Erosion

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Failure (see also buckling, debonding, defects, delamination and fracture)

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Fatigue

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Fibre clustering
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Fibre pull-out test

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Fibre reinforced cement and concrete
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Fibre waviness

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Filament winding

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Finite element analysis

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Fillers
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Fire (including flame, smoke and toxicity)

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Flax fibres
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Foams

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Fractal dimension and lacunarity
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Fracture

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Fracture toughness

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Functionally graded materials (FGM)

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Fungal deterioration

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Furan resins
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Glass
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Glass ceramics
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Graphene

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Graphite

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Halpin-Tsai equations

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Holographic interferometry
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Hybrid composites
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Hydrostatic pressure

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Image processing and analysis
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Impact

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In-situ polymerisation of thermoplastic polymers during composite manufacture
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Indentation

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Injection moulding

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Inorganic fibres

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Interfaces

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Interphases
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Joints in composites

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Knitted reinforcement

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Laminate optimisation

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Laminate theory
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Life cycle assessment

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Lignocellulosic nanocomposites

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Liquid crystal polymers

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Liquid phase sintering

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Machining

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Magnetorheological fluid devices
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Mechanics of polymer composites

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Meshless methods

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Metal matrix composites

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Metrology

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Micromechanics
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Microscopy

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Microwaves

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Moisture content
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Multi-functional composites
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Multi-scale structure

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Nanoadditives

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Nanocomposites

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Nanocrystalline materials
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Nanofibre characterisation

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Nanolithography
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Nanostructures

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Nanotube composites

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Natural fibre composites

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Naval structures
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Nettle fibre

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Non-destructive testing

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Non-Newtonian Flow

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Notched strength
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Offshore NDT

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Open mould manufacture

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Optical interferometry
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Optical sensors
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Optically active polymers

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Permeability measurement
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Phased array ultrasonic testing

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Phenolic resins
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Photoinitiated crosslinking
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Piezoelastic materials
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Plasma technologies
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Polyaniline

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Polybenzoxazines

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Polycaprolactone

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Polyesters from cyclic oligomers
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Poly ether ether ketone (PEEK)
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Polyethylene fibres
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Polyimidazoles

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Polyimides

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Poly(lactic acid)
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Polymer feedstocks from coal
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Polymers as sensors
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Poly(phenylene sulphide)

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Polysaccharides

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Polystyrene
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Polyurethane
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Preform polymer particles

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Prepreg broadgoods
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Pressure-sensitive paint

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Process monitoring

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Pultrusions
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Railway sleepers
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Raman spectroscopy

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Recycling technologies

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Rehabilitation
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Release agents

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Renewable energy

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Repair of composite structures

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Residual stress in thermoplastic composites

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Resin infusion (RIFT)

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CD Williams, J Summerscales and SM Grove [62 references], Resin infusion under flexible tooling (RIFT) - a review, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, July 1996, A27(7), 517-524.

Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)
- D Abraham and R McIlhagger [37 references], A review of liquid injection techniques for the manufacture of aerospace composite structures, Polymers and Polymer Composites, 1996, 4(6), 437-444.
- CL Tucker and RB Dessenberger [51 references], Governing equations for flow and heat transfer in stationary fiber beds, Chapter 8 of SG Advani (editor), Flow and Rheology in Polymer Composites Manufacturing, Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam, 1994, pp 465-515. ISBN 0-444-89347-4. UOP Library
- SG Advani, MV Bruschke and RS Parnas [102 references], Resin transfer moulding phenomena in polymeric composites, Chapter 12 of SG Advani (editor), Flow and Rheology in Polymer Composites Manufacturing, Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam, 1994, pp 465-515. ISBN 0-444-89347-4. UOP Library
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Retting of flax

HSS Sharma, PC Mercer and AE Brown [50 references], Review of recent research on the retting of flax in Northern Ireland, International Biodeterioration, 1989,25(5), 327-342.

Ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP)
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Risk management

Frank Abdi, Tina Castillo and Edward Shroyer [40 references], Risk Management of Composite Structure, in Efstratios Nikolaidis, DM Ghiocel and Suren Singhal, Engineering Design Reliability Handbook, CRC Press, Boca Raton, December 2004. ISBN-13: 9780849311802. ISBN: 0-8493-1180-2.

Robust design

MCW Lee, Z Mikulik, DW Kelly, RS Thomson and R Degenhardt [20 references], Robust design – A concept for imperfection insensitive composite structures, Composite Structures, May 2010, 92(6), 1469-1477
G-J Park, T-H Lee, KH Lee and K-H Hwang, Robust design: an overview, AIAA Journal, 2006, 44(1), 181–192.
JK Allen, C Seepersad, HJ Choi and F Mistree [81 references], Robust design for multiscale and multidisciplinary designs, Journal of Mechanical Design, 2006, 128(4), 832–846.

Ropes

A J McLaren, Design and Performance of Ropes for Climbing and Sailing, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2006, 220(1), 1 - 12.

Rubber

S Banyopadhyay, SL Agrawal, R Ameta, S Dasgupta, R Mukhopadhyay, AS Deuri, SC Ameta and R Ameta [197 references], A overview of rubber recycling, Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, 2008, 24(2), 73-112.

Sandwich construction

Heng Hu, Salim Belouettar, Michel Potier-Ferry and El Mostafa Daya [22 references], Review and assessment of various theories for modeling sandwich composites, Composite Structures, July 2008, 84(3), 282-292.
DJ O'Connor, A finite element package for the analysis of sandwich constructions, Composite Structures, 1987, 8(2), 143-161.

Self assembly

SB Darling [443 references], Directing the self-assembly of block copolymers, Progress in Polymer Science, October 2007, 32(10), 1152-1204.

Self-healing materials
- TC Mauldin and MR Kessler [269 references], Self-healing polymers and composites, International Materials Reviews, November 2010, 55(6), 317-346.
- DV Andreeva and DG Shchukin [47 references], Smart self-repairing protective coatings, Materials Today, October 2008, 11(10), 24-30.
- Dong Yang Wu, Sam Meure and David Solomon [228 references], Self-healing polymeric materials: a review of recent developments, Progress in Polymer Science, May 2008, 33(5), 479--522.
- YC Yuan, T Yin, MZ Rong and MQ Zhang [86 references], Self healing in polymers and polymer composites - concepts, realization and outlook: a review, eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2008, 2(4), 238-250.
- MR Kessler [141 references], Self-healing: a new paradigm in materials design, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, August 2007, 221(4), 479-495.
Self-reinforced polymers

T Huber, J Müssig, O Curnow, S Pang, S Bickerton and MP Staiger [175 references], A critical review of all-cellulose composites, Journal of Materials Science, 2012, 47(3), 1171-1186.
Á Kmetty, T Bárány and J Karger-Kocsis [130 references], Self-reinforced polymeric materials: a review, Progress in Polymer Science, October 2010, 35(10), 1288-1310.
KP Matabola, AR Vries, FS Moolman and AS Luyt [113 references], Single polymer composites: a review, Journal of Materials Science, December 2009, 44(23), 6213-6222.

Self-sensing by electrical resistance measurement
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Shape memory alloys
- Debdatta Ratna and J Karger-Kocsis, Recent advances in shape memory polymers and composites: a review, Journal of Materials Science, January 2008, 43(1), 254-269.
- DJ Hartl and DC Lagoudas, Aerospace applications of shape memory alloys, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, August 2007, 221(4), 535-552.
Shape memory polymers
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- Qinghao Meng, Jinlian Hu [226 references], A review of shape memory polymer composites and blends, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, November 2009, 40(11), 1661-1672
- Y Liu, H Lv, X Lan, J Leng, S Du [30 references], Review of electro-active shape-memory polymer composite, Composites Science and Technology, October 2009, 69(13), 2064-2068.
- Debdatta Ratna and J Karger-Kocsis, Recent advances in shape memory polymers and composites: a review, Journal of Materials Science, January 2008, 43(1), 254-269.
- B Dietsch and T Tong, A review - features and benefits of Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs), Journal of Advanced Materials (SAMPE), 2007, 39(2), 3-12.
Sheet forming

Teik-Cheng Lim and S Ramakrishna [84 references], Modelling of composite sheet forming - a review, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2002, A33(4), 515-537.

Silicon carbide fibres
- AR Bunsell and A Piant, A review of the development of three generations of small diameter silicon carbide fibres, Journal of Materials Science, February 2006, 41(3), 823-839.
Silicon nitride
- Z Krstic and VD Krstic [106 references], Silicon nitride: the engineering material of the future, Journal of Materials Science, 2012, 47(2), 535-552.
Silk
- V Jauzein and A Bunsell [25 references], Bio-composite aspects of silk: the sericin sheath acting as a matrix, Journal of Materials Science, 2012, 47(7), 3082-3088.
- Fritz Vollrath and David Porter [47 references], Silks as ancient models for modern polymers, Polymer, 16 November 2009, 50(24), 5623-5632.
- Charu Vepari and DL Kaplan [129 references], Silk as a biomaterial, Progress in Polymer Science, August-September 2007, 32(8-9), 991-1007.
- Thomas Scheibel [78 references], Spider silks: recombinant synthesis, assembly, spinning, and engineering of synthetic proteins, Microbial Cell Factories, 2004, 3:14.
Simulation of infiltration processes
- KM Pillai [93 references], Modeling the unsaturated flow in liquid composite molding processes: a review and some thoughts, Journal of Composite Materials, December 2004, 38(23), 2097-2118.
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- P Hubert and A Poursartip, A review of flow and compaction modelling relevant to thermoset matrix laminate processing, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, March 1998, 17(4), 286-318
Sisal fibre/composites

Y Li, Y-W Mai and L Ye [70 references], Sisal fibre and its composites: a review of recent developments, Composites Science and Technology, 2000, 60(11), 2037-2055.
K Joseph, RD Tolêdo Filho, B James, S Thomas and L Hecker de Carvalho [75 references], A review on sisal fiber reinforced polymer composites, Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 1999, 3(3), 367-379.

Size effects

LS Sutherland, RA Shenoi and SM Lewis [68 references], Size and scale effects in composites, Composites Science and Technology, 1999, 59(2), 209-220.
MR Wisnom [92 references], Size effects in the testing of fibre composite materials, Composites Science and Technology, 1999, 59(13), 1937-1957.

Smart polymers
- D Pugal, K Jung, A Aabloo and KJ Kim [87 references], Ionic polymer-metal composite mechanoelectrical transduction: review and perspectives, Polymer International, in press.
- Ashok Kumar, Akshay Srivastava, Igor Yu Galaev and Bo Mattiasson [264 references], Smart polymers: Physical forms and bioengineering applications, Progress in Polymer Science, October 2007, 32(10), 1205-1237.
Solder

Hongtao Ma and Jeffrey C. Suhling, A review of mechanical properties of lead-free solders for electronic packaging, Journal of Materials Science, March 2009, 44(5), 1141-1158.

Spider silks

JG Hardy and TR Scheibel [218 references], Composite materials based on silk proteins, Progress in Polymer Science, September 2010, 35(9), 1093-1115.
Thomas Scheibel [78 references], Spider silks: recombinant synthesis, assembly, spinning, and engineering of synthetic proteins, Microbial Cell Factories 2004, 3:14.

Starch-based polymers
- Fengwei Xie, PJ Halley and L Avérous [183 references], Rheology to understand and optimize processibility, structures and properties of starch polymeric materials, Progress in Polymer Science, April 2012, 37(4), 595-623.
- G Moad [232 references], Chemical modification of starch by reactive extrusion, Progress in Polymer Science, February 2011, 36(2), 218-237.
- Hongsheng Liu, Fengwei Xie, Long Yu, Ling Chen, Lin Li, Thermal processing of starch-based polymers, Progress in Polymer Science, December 2009, 34(12), 1348-1368.
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Statistical lifetime

SL Phoenix [88 references], Modeling the statistical lifetime of glass fiber/polymer matrix composites in tension, Composite Structures, January-March 2000, 48(1-3), 19-29.

Stiffeners

RA Shenoi and GL Hawkins [16 references], An investigation into the performance characteristics of top-hat stiffener to shell plating joints, Composite Structures, 1995, 30(1), 109-121.

Stimuli-responsive polymers

F Liu and MW Urban [137 references], Recent advances and challenges in designing stimuli-responsive polymers, Progress in Polymer Science, January-February 2010, 35(1-2), 3-23.

Stitched reinforcements Also see Translaminar reinforced composites

AP Mouritz, KH Leong and I Herszberg [115 references], A review of the effect of stitching on the in-plane mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced polymer composites, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 1997, 28(12), 979-991.
K Dransfield, C Baillie and Y-W Mai, Improving the delamination resistance of CFRP by stitching - a review, Composites Science and Technology, 1994, 50(3), 305-317.

Strain and stress analysis
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Strength

Robin Olsson [41 references], A survey of test methods for multiaxial and out-of-plane strength of composite laminates, Composites Science and Technology, 12 April 2011, 71(6), 773-783.

Stress transfer in short-fibre composites
- KL Goh, RM Aspden and DWL Hukins [49 references], Review: finite element analysis of stress transfer in short-fibre composite materials, Composites Science and Technology, 2004, 64(9), 1091-1100.
Styrene

P Boffetta, HO Adami, P Cole, D Trichopoulos and JS Mandel [61 references], Epidemiologic studies of styrene and cancer: a review of the literature, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, November 2009, 51(11), 1275-1287.

Supercritical carbon dioxide
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Superalloys
- K Banerjee [66 references], The role of magnesium in superalloys - a review, Materials Sciences and Applications, 2011, 2, 1243-1255.
Superplasticity

TG Langdon, Seventy-five years of superplasticity: historic developments and new opportunities, Journal of Materials Science, 2009, 44(22), 5998-6010.

Surface treatment

S Farris, S Pozzoli, P Biagioni, L Duó, S Mancinelli and L Piergiovanni [52 references], The fundamentals of flame treatment for the surface activation of polyolefin polymers – a review, Polymer, 22 July 2010, 51(16), 3591-3605.

Sustainable materials

FP La Mantia and M Morreale [148 references], Green composites: A brief review, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, June 2011, 42(6), 579-588.
RJ Koopmans [125 references], Sustainable technologies for innovative materials, Plastics, Rubber and Composites, May 2008, 37(2-4), 174-183

Tapered laminates

K He, SV Hoa and R Ganesan [50 references], The study of tapered laminated composite structures: a review, Composites Science and Technology, 2000, 60(14), 2643-2657.

Textile reinforcements and composites

CD Papaspyrides, S Pavlidou and SN Vouyiouka [53 references], Development of advanced textile materials: natural fibre composites, anti-microbial, and flame-retardant fabrics, Proc. IMechE Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2009, 223(2), 91-102.
JJ Crookston, AC Long and IA Jones [79 references], A summary review of mechanical property prediction methods for textile reinforced polymer composites, Proc IMechE Part L - Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2005, 219(2), 91-109.
P Tan, L Tong and GP Steven [115 references], Modelling for predicting the mechanical properties of textile composites - a review, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 1997, A28(11), 903-922.
J Summerscales [150 references], High performance reinforcement fabrics, Progress in Rubber and Plastics Technology, 1987, 3(3), 20-32.

Textile reinforcements and composites (books)
- AC Long, Design and manufacture of textile composites, Woodhead Publishing, 2005. ISBN 978-1-85573-744-0. UoP Library 677 DES.
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- AE Bogdanovich and CM Pastore, Mechanics of textile and laminated composites with applications to structural analysis, Chapman & Hall, 1996. ISBN 0-412-61150-3. UoP Library 620.118 BOG.
- T-W Chou and FK Ko, Textile structural composites, Elsevier, 1989. ISBN 0-444-42992-1. UoP Library 620.118 TEX.
Thermal degradation

MC Lafarie-Frenot, JC Grandidier, M Gigliotti, L Olivier, X Colin, J Verdu and J Cinquin [22 references], Thermo-oxidation behaviour of composite materials at high temperatures: a review of research activities carried out within the COMEDI program, Polymer Degradation and Stability, June 2010, 95(6), 965-974.

Thermal management materials for electronics packages
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Thermoplastic matrix

IY Chang and JK Lees [33 references], Recent developments in thermoplastic composites: a review of matrix systems and processing methods, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, July 1988, 1(3), 277-296.

Thermosetting polymer matrix

HD Stenzenberger [32 references], Recent advances of thermosetting polymers for advanced composites, Composite Structures, 1993, 24(3), 219-231.

Three-dimensional textile composites

M Ansar, W Xinwei and Z Chouwei [136 references], Modeling strategies of 3D woven composites: a review, Composite Structures, July 2011, 93(8), 1947-1963.
AE Bogdanovich and MH Mohamed [63 references], Three-dimensional reinforcements for composites, SAMPE Journal, November/December 2009, 45(6), 8-28.
Ryuta Kamiya, Bryan A Cheeseman, Peter Popper and Tsu-Wei Chou [62 references], Some recent advances in the fabrication and design of three-dimensional textile preforms: a review, Composites Science and Technology, 2000, 60(1), 33-47.
AP Mouritz, MK Bannister, PJ Falzon and KH Leong [110 references], Review of applications for advanced three-dimensional fibre textile composites, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 1999, A30(12), 1445-1461.
J Brandt, K Drechsler and F-J Arendts [8 references], Mechanical performance of composites based on various three-dimensional woven-fibre preforms, Composites Science and Technology, 1996, 56(3), 381-386.

Titanium matrix composites
- K Morsi and VV Patel, Processing and properties of titanium-titanium boride (TiBw) matrix composites - a review, Journal of Materials Science, March 2007, 42(6), 2037-2047.
Tooling
- GJ Gibbons, RG Hansell, G Thacker and G Arnett [61 references], State of the art in low-cost, rapid composite forming tooling technologies, Journal of Advanced Materials (Covina), 2009, 41(2), 5-19.
Transition temperatures

RF Boyer [201 references], The relation of transition temperatures to chemical structure in high polymers, Rubber Chemistry and Technology, 1963, 36, 1303-1421.

Translaminar reinforced composites Also see Stitched reinforcements -and- Z-pinned laminates

LC Dickinson, GL Farley and MK Hinders, Translaminar reinforced composites: a review, Journal of Composites Technology and Research, January 1999, 21(1), 3-15.

Transmission electron microtomography (TEMT)

H Jinnai and RJ Spontak [131 references], Transmission electron microtomography in polymer research, Polymer, 23 February 2009, 50(5), 1067-1087.

Transverse/interlaminar stresses

T Kant and K Swaminathan [99 references], Estimation of transverse/interlaminar stresses in laminated composites: a selective review and survey of current developments, Composite Structures, 2000, 49(1), 65-75.

Ultrasonic non-destructive testing

MJ Whittle [13 references], A review of worldwide practice and experience in the qualification of ultrasonic inspections of nuclear components over the past two decades, Insight, March 2009, 51(3), 140-150.
BW Drinkwater and PD Wilcox [67 references], Ultrasonic arrays for non-destructive evaluation: a review, NDT & E International, October 2006, 39(7), 525-541.

Ultra-Violet (UV) Curing
- A Endruweit, MS Johnson and AC Long, Curing of composite components by ultraviolet radiation: a review, Polymer Composites, 2006, 27(2), 119-128.
Vibration-based NDT

Y Zou, L Tong and GP Steven [72 references], Vibration-based model-dependent damage (delamination) identification and health monitoring for composite structures - a review, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2000, 230(2), 357-378.

Voids

NCW Judd and WW Wright [47 references], Voids and their effects on the mechanical properties of composites - an appraisal, SAMPE Journal, January/February 1978, 14(1), 10-14.

Vulcanisation and crosslinking
- M Akiba and AS Hashim [180 references], Vulcanization and crosslinking in elastomers, Progress in Polymer Science, 1997, 22(3), 475-521.
Waste rubber
- B Adhikari, D De and S Maiti [207 references], Reclamation and recycling of waste rubber, Progress in Polymer Science , 2000, 25(7), 909-948.
Wavelet transforms
- VG Efimov, Wavelet analysis - new opportunities for NDT, Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, March 2006, 21(1), 27-38.
- CM Leavey, MN James, J Summerscales and R Sutton [36 references], An introduction to wavelet transforms: a tutorial approach, Insight, May 2003, 45(5), 344-353.
Wear
- Klaus Friedrich, Zhong Zhang and Alois K Schlarb [68 references], Effects of various fillers on the sliding wear of polymer composites, Composites Science and Technology, 2005, 65(15-16), 2329-2343.
Welding thermoplastic composites

B Patham and PH Foss [89 references], Thermoplastic vibration welding: review of process phenomenology and processing–structure–property interrelationships, Polymer Engineering and Science, January 2011, 51(1), 1-22.
C Ageorges, L Ye and M Hou [204 references], Advances in fusion bonding techniques for joining thermoplastic matrix composites: a review, Composites Part A; Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2001, A32(6), 839-857.
Ali Yousefpour, Mehdi Hojjati and Jean-Pierre Immarigeon [85 references], Fusion bonding/welding of thermoplastic composites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, July 2004, 17(4), 303-341.
D Stavrov and HEN Bersee [56 references], Resistance welding of thermoplastic composites – an overview, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2005, A36(1), 39-54.
TJ Ahmed, D Stavrov, HEN Bersee and A Beukers, Induction welding of thermoplastic composites—an overview, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2006, A37(10), 1638-1651.

Weibull statistics

S van der Zwaag [31 references], The concept of filament strength and the Weibull modulus, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, September 1989, 17(5), 292-298.
P Kittl and G Diáz [334 references], Weibull's fracture statistics, or probabilistic strength of materials: state of the art, Res Mechanica, 1988, 24(2), 99-207.

Wetting
- Mark Geoghegan and Georg Krausch [286 references], Wetting at polymer surfaces and interfaces, Progress in Polymer Science, 2003, 28(2), 261-302.
Wood

MP Ansell [65 references], Wood: Part 2. Wood modification, fire resistance, carbonization, wood–cement and wood–polymer composites, Journal of Materials Science, 2012, 47(2), 583-598.
MP Ansell [72 references], Wood. Part 1: The wood cell wall and mechanical properties, Journal of Materials Science, 2011, 46(23), 7357-7368.

Wood fibre composites

AK Bledzki, S Reihmane and J Gassan [52 references], Thermoplastics reinforced with wood fillers: a literature review, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 1998, 37(4), 451 – 468.

Z-pinned laminates Also see Translaminar reinforced composites

AP Mouritz [95 references], Review of z-pinned composite laminates, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, December 2007, 38(12), 2383-2397.
IK Partridge, DDR Cartié and T Bonnington [38 references], Chapter 3: Manufacture and performance of Z-pinned composites, pp 103-138 in GO Shonaike and SG Advani (editors): Advanced Polymeric Materials - Structure Property Relationships, CRC Press LLC, Boca Raton FL, 2003. ISBN 1-58716-047-1.

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