Fabrication and constituent materials evaluation of metal mesh-GF/PP hybrid tubes for lightweight structural applications

Qichang Li, Hongyang Li, Bing Du, Hanlin Ran, Yun Bai, Youkun Gong, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano, Micro Composite Materials and Devices, College of Materials and New Energy, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on January 16, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
Metal mesh-reinforced thermoplastic composites have emerged as promising candidates for lightweight, energy-absorbing structures in aerospace applications. However, their mechanical performance is highly sensitive to fabrication parameters such as winding ...