Mode I interlaminar performance and flexural performance of the novel gradient needle-punched composites with uniform transition

Dili Zheng, Dongsheng Guo, Jiaming Chen, Yasi Dong, Xiaoming Chen, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, PR China, Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Composite Materials of Ministry of Education, PR China, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tiangong University, PR China

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on July 21, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
The existing gradient needle-punched fabric consists of layers of fiber felt and base fabric. The overall fiber volume fraction is relatively low, resulting in weak mechanical properties. Additionally, the density difference between the base fabric and ...