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The potential of agglomerated cork for sandwich structures. A systematic Investigation of physical, thermal, and mechanical properties

Considering the major role played by sandwich structures in many fields where high stiness-to-weight ratio is required, the selection of a suitable core material is of paramount importance. In order to face the environmental problems related to waste disposal, the selection of an eco-friendly core material is now included in the design criteria of sandwich structures. Agglomerated cork is recognized as a good solution that combines satisfactory mechanical performances and eco-sustainability.

Electroless plating on graphene (GNPs) for surface modification and composites applications

Introduction
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), are two of the most interesting carbon nanostructures (CNSs) usable as reinforcement in metal matrix composites material manufacturing because of their excellent mechanical properties.

Lightweight metallic matrix composites. Development of new composites material reinforced with carbon structures

Carbon nano/micro-structures used as fillers in metallic lightweight alloys matrix composites are receiving considerable attention in scientific research and industrial applications. Aluminum and magnesium are the most studied light metals used as matrices in metal composites materials principally for their low density (respectively 2.7 g/cm3 and 1.7 g/cm3) and low melting temperature (around 660 °C for both metals).