Polymer–Metal Hybrid Composites: An Overview of the Role of Metal Architecture.
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| Title: | Polymer–Metal Hybrid Composites: An Overview of the Role of Metal Architecture. |
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| Authors: | Pavlovic, Ana1 (AUTHOR), Santulli, Carlo2 (AUTHOR), Fragassa, Cristiano1,2 (AUTHOR) cristiano.fragassa@unibo.it |
| Source: | Materials (1996-1944). May2026, Vol. 19 Issue 9, p1678. 38p. |
| Subjects: | Composite materials, Interface structures, Stereolithography, Mechanical behavior of materials, Metal-filled plastics, Construction materials |
| Abstract: | Polymer–metal hybrid composites (PMHCs) represent an emerging class of materials that combine the lightweight processability of polymers with the structural and functional advantages of metals. Recent advances in material design and manufacturing have shifted attention from traditional particulate or fibrous reinforcement toward metallic architectures—continuous, architected, or topologically optimized metallic networks intentionally embedded within polymer matrices. These metallic architectures play a key role in defining the composite's global performance, influencing stiffness, energy absorption, failure mechanisms, and multifunctional properties such as electrical or thermal conductivity. This review examines how the geometry, connectivity, and topology of metallic reinforcements govern mechanical behavior and functional responses in PMHCs. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between architecture and interface design, including surface modification strategies and mechanical interlocking phenomena. Furthermore, the paper discusses the contribution of additive manufacturing technologies in enabling complex metallic architectures and hybrid processing routes. By integrating structural, interfacial, and manufacturing perspectives, this review develops a coherent framework for understanding how metallic architecture drives the evolution of PMHCs toward multifunctional and design-driven engineering applications. The analysis of the literature consistently indicates that architectural configuration—rather than material selection alone—represents the primary factor governing multifunctional performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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