Interface toughening effect of bio-inspired suture structure on fiber metal laminates

Jian Wang, Aidong Wang, Zijun Ding, Jianan Liu, National Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Shenzhen Research Institute of Yanshan University, D Technology Co

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on June 17, 2026

Abstract

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Enhancing the fracture toughness of the metal–resin interface is essential for improving the overall performance of fiber metal laminates (FMLs). This study is the first to propose to utilize the characteristics of the metal-resin interface as a weak ...