Surface treatments for polymer composite welding: A systematic review

Luís Felipe Barbosa Marques, Jonas Frank Reis, Tuane Stefania Reis dos Santos, Rafael Resende Lucas, Rita de Cássia Mendonça Sales-Contini, Rogério Pinto Mota, Edson Cocchiere Botelho, Luis Rogerio de Oliveira Hein, Department of Materials and Technology, School of Engineering and Science, São Paulo State University , State of São Paulo, Technological College of São José dos Campos Prof, Jessen Vidal, Centro Paula Souza, State of São Paulo

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on April 27, 2026

Abstract

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Welding of polymer composites, for like-material (composite/composite) and dissimilar (composite/metal) combinations, is a promising alternative to conventional joining methods in sectors such as aerospace and automotive, yet achieving robust joints is ...