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ReviewHeliyon2024

Advances in lightweight composite structures and manufacturing technologies: A comprehensive review.

Resego Phiri, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin, Oluseyi Philip Oladijo, Togay Ozbakkaloglu

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Review in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Resego PhiriNatural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand.
Sanjay Mavinkere RangappaNatural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand.
Suchart SiengchinNatural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand.
Oluseyi Philip OladijoDepartment of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana.
Togay OzbakkalogluDepartment of Civil Engineering, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The field of lightweight composite structures has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, revolutionizing numerous industries through their exceptional combination of strength, weight reduction and versatility. This review paper provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of these ground breaking materials. It elucidates fundamental concepts of lightweight composite structures, exploring their composition, classification, physical and mechanical properties as well as recent strides in their engineering applications. Crucially, this review highlights the recent progress and developments of lightweight composite materials. From aerospace to automotive, from construction to sporting goods, these advanced materials are transforming various industries by combining strength with reduced weight. Emphasizing the role of lightweight composites in energy-efficient systems, the paper underscores their significance in resource optimization and sustainable engineering practices. A detailed examination of various types of composites, such as polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites and metal matrix composites, will be presented, highlighting their specific advantages and applications. Moving forward, the review delves into the diverse fabrication methods employed to create these advanced materials. This comprehensive paper serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking to capitalize on the benefits of lightweight composite materials. By presenting a holistic view of composites' classification, properties, and recent advancements, this study fosters innovation and propels the integration of lightweight composite materials into diverse engineering applications, ultimately driving progress towards a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced future.

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ApplicationsClassificationFabricationLightweight composites

Identifiers

PMID39524787
PMCPMC11550074

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