It seems like most home improvement projects that involve using wood boil down to a simple question: is traditional wood more effective and cheaper than newer alternatives? When discussing the best ...

CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...

The synthesis schematic (a), microstructure characterization (b-e), thermal conductivities at different temperatures (f), stress-strain curves (g) and molding performance (h) of the carbon-based ...

The development of the FRP industry in Taiwan (Republic of China) is very similar to that of industrialized countries. It started with the processing of FRP products in 1966, followed by the ...

A carbon fiber is prepared for mounting in a device to test its adhesion to a polymer matrix. ORNL researchers are using polymer nanofibers to increase the adhesion, and thus the performance, of ...

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed researchers to re-purpose the materials to ...