Characterization and testing of over-molded hybrid composites comprised of discontinuous and continuous glass fiber polypropylene composites

David Bojan, Yu-Chao Shih, Ibrahim Gundogdu, Yongzhe Yan, Shane A. Catledge, Selvum Pillay, Haibin Ning, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Materials Processing and Applications Development , The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Physics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on December 08, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
The interest in fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites for automotive, aerospace, and other structural applications has significantly grown because of the need for high-performance, lightweight, and recyclable materials. Over-molded thermoplastic ...