Enhanced tensile performance of damaged CFRP laminates via microwave-cured skin-integrated repair: Experiment and progressive damage simulation

Mei-yu Sun, Song Zhou, Technical Platform Department, CRRC Industrial Academy Institute Co, College of Civil Aviation, Northwest Polytechnical University

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on June 26, 2026

Abstract

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This study develops a rapid and efficient microwave-assisted skin-integrated repair (MSIR) strategy for carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates. The strategy synergizes a novel microwave curing process with an externally bonded prepreg skin ...