Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Mechanics of Multifunctional Composites and Their Applications: A Review of Challenges and Emerging Trends

  • Conference paper
  • First Online:
Advances in Fluid Dynamics

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering ((LNME))

Abstract

Multifunctional structural materials are designed to perform more than one function, apart from their inherent load bearing capabilities. Therefore, multifunctional materials are composite in nature and are in great demand in various applications. Several researchers have been working on enhancing designs of multifunctional composite structures. Fabrication of multifunctional composite materials is a confronting task due to the involved critical structures. The new generation of multifunctional composite materials will consist of not only interacting components and micro-structural morphologies but also materials that respond differently under combined external influence. Therefore, the material selection and hence the structural design of multifunctional systems that can efficiently handle multiple fields such as mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic fields, to name a few, is a challenging task. An attempt has been made here to present a review of the latest technologies in the field of multifunctional structures. The main aim of the present review is on the study of modified constitutive laws for various scenarios and the relevant applications in fields like aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, clean water generation, to name few.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 259.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 329.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 329.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Pereira T, Guo Z, Nieh S, Arias J, Hahn HT (2009) Energy storage structural composites: a review. J Compos Mater 43(5):549–560

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Reis PM (2015) A perspective on the revival of structural (in) stability with novel opportunities for function: from Buckliphobia to Buckliphilia. J Appl Mech 82(11):111001

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Chen Y, Zho S, Li Q (2009) Computational design for multifunctional microstructural composites. Int J Modern Phys B 23(06n07):1345–1351

    Google Scholar 

  4. Yin Y, Pan Z, Xiong J (2018) A tensile constitutive relationship and a finite element model of electrospun nanofibrous mats. Nanomaterials 8(1):29

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Bahei-El-Din Y, Micheal A (2012) Micromechanical modeling of multifunctional composites. In: Design, materials and manufacturing, Parts A, B, and C, vol 3

    Google Scholar 

  6. Kovalovs A, Barkanov E, Gluhihs S (2007) Active control of structures using macro-fiber composite (MFC). J Phys: Conf Series 93

    Google Scholar 

  7. Narayana KJ, Gupta Burela R (2018) A review of recent research on multifunctional composite materials and structures with their applications. Mater Today: Proc 5(2):5580–5590

    Google Scholar 

  8. Compton BG, Lewis JA (2014) 3D-printing of lightweight cellular composites. Adv Mater 26(34):5930–5935

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Lin Y, Sodano HA (2009) Fabrication and electromechanical characterization of a piezoelectric structural fiber for multifunctional composites. Adv Func Mater 19(4):592–598

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Birman V, Byrd LW (2007) Modeling and analysis of functionally graded materials and structures. Appl Mech Rev 60(5):195

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Rawal SP, Barnett DM, Martin DE (1999) Thermal management for multifunctional structures. IEEE Trans Adv Packag 22(3):379–383

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Jang W-Y, Kyriakides S (2015) On the buckling and crushing of expanded honeycomb. Int J Mech Sci 91:81–90

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Theocaris PS, Stavroulakis GE (1998) The homogenization method for the study of variation of Poisson’s ratio in fiber composites. Arch Appl Mech (Ingenieur Archiv) 68(3–4):281–295

    Article  MATH  Google Scholar 

  14. Lim T-C (2003) Constitutive relationship of a material with unconventional Poisson’s ratio. J Mater Sci Lett 22(24):1783–1786

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Li E, Zhang Z, Chang CC, Zhou S, Liu GR, Li Q (2016) A new homogenization formulation for multifunctional composites. Int J Comput Methods 13(02):1640002

    Article  MathSciNet  MATH  Google Scholar 

  16. Lorna J, Gibson, Ashby MF (1999) Cellular solids—structures and properties. Cambridge solid state science series, Cambridge University Press

    Google Scholar 

  17. Nelson E, Hansen A, Key C, Francis W (2007) Multicontinuum analysis of fiber microbuckling in elastic memory composite structures. In: 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC structures, structural dynamics, and materials conference

    Google Scholar 

  18. Ihn J-B, Chang F-K (2004) Detection and monitoring of hidden fatigue crack growth using a built-in piezoelectric sensor/actuator network: II. Validation using riveted joints and repair patches. Smart Mater Struct 13(3):621–630

    Google Scholar 

  19. Ray MC, Mallik N (2004) Finite element analysis of smart structures containing piezoelectric fiber-reinforced composite actuator. AIAA J 42(7):1398–1405

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. White SR, Sottos NR, Geubelle PH, Moore JS, Kessler MR, Sriram SR, Brown EN, Viswanathan S Autonomic healing of polymer composites. Nature Journal Publication

    Google Scholar 

  21. Zhang J, Ashby MF (1992) The out-of-plane properties of honeycombs. Int J Mech Sci 34(6):475–489

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. Patel AJ, Sottos NR, Wetzel ED, White SR (2010) Autonomic healing of low-velocity impact damage in fiber-reinforced composites. Compos A Appl Sci Manuf 41(3):360–368

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Saafi M, Gullane A, Huang B, Sadeghi H, Ye J, Sadeghi F (2018) An inherently multifunctional geopolymeric cementitious composite as electrical energy storage and self-sensing structural material. Compos Struct 201:766–778

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Huang X, Zhao S (2017) Damage tolerance characterization of carbon fiber composites at a component level: a thermoset carbon fiber composite. J Compos Mater 52(1):37–46

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Khoucha F, Benbouzid M, Amirat Y, Kheloui A (2015) Integrated energy management of a plug. In: Electric vehicle in residential distribution systems with renewables, IEEE proceedings 2015, ISIE, June 2015, Buzios-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, IEEE, pp 775–780

    Google Scholar 

  26. Shirshova N, Qian H, Houllé M, Steinke JHG, Kucernak ARJ, Fontana QPV, Shaffer MSP (2014) Multifunctional structural energy storage composite supercapacitors

    Google Scholar 

  27. Ladpli P, Nardari R, Kopsaftopoulos F, Wang Y, Chang F-K (2016) Design of multifunctional structural batteries with health monitoring capabilities. In: 8th European Workshop On Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM 2016), 5–8 July 2016, Spain, Bilbao

    Google Scholar 

  28. Zhang J, Xu J, Zhang D (2015) A structural supercapacitor based on graphene and hardened cement paste. J Electrochem Soc 163(3):E83–E87

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. Williams HR, Trask RS, Bond IP (2008) Self-healing sandwich panels: restoration of compressive strength after impact. Compos Sci Technol 68(15–16):3171–3177

    Article  Google Scholar 

  30. Adam T, Liao G, Petersen J, Geier S, Finke B, Wierach P, Wiedemann M (2018) Multifunctional composites for future energy storage in aerospace structures. Energies 11(2):335

    Article  Google Scholar 

  31. Chen Y, Jia Z, Wang L (2016) Hierarchical honeycomb lattice metamaterials with improved thermal resistance and mechanical properties. Compos Struct 152:395–402

    Article  Google Scholar 

  32. Qing XP, Beard SJ, Kumar A, Hannum R (2006) A real-time active smart patch system for monitoring the integrity of bonded repair on an aircraft structure. Smart Mater Struct 15(3):N66–N73

    Article  Google Scholar 

  33. Lin M, Chang F-K (1999) Composite structures with built-in diagnostics. Mater Today 2(2):18–22

    Article  Google Scholar 

  34. Snyder JF, Baechle DM, Wetzel ED (2006) Multifunctional structural composite Batteries for U.S Army Applications. U. S. Army Research Laboratory, A reprint from the proceedings of the 2006 Army Science Conference, Orlando, Florida, 27–30 November 2006

    Google Scholar 

  35. A report of NASA Technology transfer program. NASA invention of the year, controls Noise and Vibration, 2018

    Google Scholar 

  36. A report Research directions in computational and composite mechanics of the United States National Committee on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (USNC/TAM), June 2007

    Google Scholar 

  37. Lou J, Liu Y, Wang Z, Zhao D, Song C, Wu J, Deng T (2016) Bioinspired multifunctional paper-based rGO composites for solar-driven clean water generation. ACS Appl Mater Interf 8(23):14628–14636

    Article  Google Scholar 

  38. Grasmeyer M, Keennon MT, Development of the Black Widow Micro Air Vehicle (2001) Fixed and flapping wing aerodynamics for micro air vehicle applications, 519–535

    Google Scholar 

  39. Barnett DM, Rawal S, Rummel K (2001) Multifunctional structures for advanced spacecraft. J Spacecraft Rockets 38(2):226–230

    Article  Google Scholar 

  40. Sercel J, Hanks B, Boynton W, Cassapakis C, Crawley E, Curcio M et al (1996) Modular and multifunctional systems in the New Millennium Program. 34th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit

    Google Scholar 

  41. Volvo cars, Tomorrow’s Volvo car: body panels serve as the car battery, 2015

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. PES University, Bangalore, India

    V. Sowjanya & B. Rammohan

  2. IITB, Odisha, India

    P. R. Budarapu

Authors
  1. V. Sowjanya
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. B. Rammohan
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. P. R. Budarapu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to B. Rammohan .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

    B. Rushi Kumar

  2. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

    R. Sivaraj

  3. University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    J. Prakash

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2021 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

About this paper

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this paper

Sowjanya, V., Rammohan, B., Budarapu, P.R. (2021). Mechanics of Multifunctional Composites and Their Applications: A Review of Challenges and Emerging Trends. In: Rushi Kumar, B., Sivaraj, R., Prakash, J. (eds) Advances in Fluid Dynamics. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4308-1_62

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4308-1_62

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore

  • Print ISBN: 978-981-15-4307-4

  • Online ISBN: 978-981-15-4308-1

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation