Fabrication of thermoplastic polymer-fiber-reinforced polymer composites through automated powder dispersion and compression molding

Jose L. Ramos, Yao Qiao, Yelin Ni, Ethan K. Nickerson, Kevin L. Simmons, Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on January 06, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Volume 39, Issue 7, Page 4101-4119, July 2026.
This work explores a novel method for fabricating lightweight thermoplastic polymer-fiber-reinforced polymer (PFRP) composites, often referred to as self-reinforced composites (SRCs), using automated powder dispersion followed by compression molding. A ...