Enhancing interfacial integrity in Al/CFRP friction stir welds: Microstructure control and shear strength improvement

Yuan Zhang, Yibo Sun, Changlong Zhao, Wei Li, Xinhua Yang, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Changchun University, College of Locomotive and Rolling Stock Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian Key Laboratory of Welded Structures and Intelligent Manufacturing Technology of Rail Transportation Equipment

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on October 25, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Volume 39, Issue 5, Page 2148-2169, May 2026.
Lightweight design of structures has been widely used in the transportation, aerospace and electronics industries because of its advantages in reducing energy consumption, reducing emission and improving environmental performance. This study investigates ...