Multiscale modelling of moisture diffusion in polymer/clay/fibre hybrid composites: Influence of nanoclay structure

Ali Makhloufi, Djelloul Gueribiz, Sylvain Fréour, Frédéric Jacquemin, Faculté de Technologie, Laboratoire de génie des procédés, Université Amar Télidji de Laghouat, Institut de Recherche en Génie Civil et Mécanique, Nantes Université, Ecole Centrale Nantes

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on February 18, 2026

Abstract

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The growing use of polymer composites poses a major challenge, related to moisture absorption, which can alter their mechanical properties and durability. This study makes two main contributions. First, a method based on the description of a ...