MTA-BME Lendület Lightweight Polymer Composites Research Group

Project summary

A new MTA–BME Momentum Research Group for Lightweight Polymer Composites has been established at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Polymer Engineering. The main aim of the research project is to create a comprehensive technological and modeling background for the novel hybrid TCM (thermoplastic composite material) process. In the project, the researchers will characterize the polymerization kinetics, crystallization kinetics and viscosity of the in situ polymerized thermoplastic for numerical modeling of the T-RTM (Thermoplastic-Resin Transfer Molding) process. Reinforcement structure development will be in focus regarding short and long fibers, such as conventional and 3D printing-based preform technologies for the designable load-bearing structures. Overmolding and overprinting will be further developed as conventional T-RTM technologies are limited in geometries. The project will focus on the numerical modeling and recyclability of these polymers, composites and hybrid composites.

Project results

Project-related publications

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   Horváth Sz., Kovács J. G.: Effect of Processing Parameters and Wall Thickness on the Strength of Injection Molded Products. Periodica Polytechnica-Mechanical Engineering, 68, 78-84 (2024) 10.3311/PPme.24068 IF=1.3
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   Kohári A., Bárány T.: The growth and recyclability of thermoplastic polyurethanes. Express Polymer Letters, 18, 459–460 (2024) 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2024.33 IF=3.3 Q2
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   Görbe Á., Zelenainé Kohári A., Bárány T.: Rubber compounds from devulcanized ground tire rubber: Recipe formulation and characterization. Polymers, 16, 00455/1-00455/19 (2024) 10.3390/polym16040455 IF=5 Q1
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   Tóth Cs., Vas L. M., Kovács N. K.: Achieving gradual failure under bending by the layering design of 3D printed continuous fiber reinforced composites. Results in Engineering, 22, 102075/1-102075/8 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102075 IF=5 Q1
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   Gökler D. J., Karácsony A. F., Faragó D., Szebényi G., Kiss R. M., Pap K.: The effect of sterilization and storage on the viscoelastic properties of human tendon allografts - Continued: Storage for 0 to 4 months. Journal of Biomechanics, 162, 111904/1-111904/ (2024) 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111904 IF=2.4 Q3
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   Kara Y., Kovács N. K., Nagy-György P., Boros R., Molnár K.: A novel method and printhead for 3D printing combined nano-/microfiber solid structures. Additive Manufacturing, 61, 103315/1-103315/ (2023) 10.1016/j.addma.2022.103315 IF=11 D1
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   Varga L. J., Bárány T.: Development challenge for synthetic polymer fibers and tapes: improving toughness.
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   Szuchács A., Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G.: Modeling and measuring the bonding strength of overmolded polymer parts. Polymer Testing, 125, 15 (2023) 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108133 IF=5.1 D1
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   Kovács J. G.: The future of polymer science is Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and challenges.
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    Párizs R. D., Török D., Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G.: Multiple In-Mold Sensors for Quality and Process Control in Injection Molding. Sensors, 23, 1735/1-1735/18 (2023) 10.3390/s23031735 IF=3.9 Q2
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    Görbe Á., Varga L. J., Bárány T.: Development of nanoparticle-filled polypropylene-based single polymer composite foams. Heliyon, 9, e19638/1-e19638/15 (2023) 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19638 IF=4 Q2
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    Nemes-Károly I., Szebényi G.: Improving Optical Damage Analysis of Knee Implants from an Engineering Perspective. Periodica Polytechnica-Mechanical Engineering, 67, 151-160 (2023) 10.3311/PPme.21734 IF=1.3
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    Krizsma Sz., Suplicz A.: Analysis of the applicability and state monitoring of material extrusion–printed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene injection mould inserts with different infill levels. Materials Today Communications, 35, 106294/1-106294/ (2023) 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.106294 IF=3.8 Q2
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    Varga L. J., Görbe Á., Bárány T.: Polypropylene blends for highly drawn tapes with improved toughness. ACS Omega, 8, 22827-22835 (2023) 10.1021/acsomega.3c01772
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    Semperger O. V., Suplicz A.: The degradation during recycling of polyamide 6 produced by anionic ring‑opening polymerization of ε‑caprolactam. Scientific Reports, 13, 17130/1-17130/11 (2023) doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44314-0 IF=4.6 Q2
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    Krizsma Sz., Suplicz A.: Prototípus fröccsöntő szerszámok üzem közbeni állapotfelügyelete és termékminőség vizsgálata. in 'XXXI. Nemzetközi Gépészeti Konferencia Temesvár, Románia. 2023.04.17-2023.04.30.,323-328 (2023)
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    Nemes-Károly I., Szebényi G.: Reliable methods for classification, characterization, and design of cellular structures for patient-specific implants. Materials, 16, 4146/1-4146/ (2023) 10.3390/ma16114146 IF=3.4 Q2
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    Krizsma Sz. G., Suplicz A.: Monitoring and modelling the deformation of an aluminium prototype mould insert under different injection moulding and clamping conditions. Results in Engineering, 20, 101556/1-101556/13 (2023) 10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101556 IF=5 Q1
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    Kohári A., Bárány T.: Termoplasztikus poliuretán alapú elasztomer fejlesztése újrahasznosított gumiőrlet társításával. Műanyag- és Gumiipari Évkönyv, 21, 94-98 (2023)
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    Kiss B., Párizs R. D., Tóth Cs., Török D., Kovács N. K.: Anyagextrúzió alapú additív gyártástechnológiával készült termékek anizotróp viselkedésének elemzése. Polimerek, 5, 155-160 (2023)
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    Hliva V., Szebényi G.: Non-Destructive Evaluation and Damage Determination of Fiber-Reinforced Composites by Digital Image Correlation. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, 42, 43/1-43/15 (2023) 10.1007/s10921-023-00957-7
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    Krizsma Sz. G., Suplicz A.: State-monitoring and product quality measurement of additively manufactured injection mould inserts. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1246, 012020/1-012020/8 (2022) 10.1088/1757-899X/1246/1/012020
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    Tábi T., Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G.: The influence of nucleating agents, plasticizers, and molding conditions on the properties of injection molded PLA products. Materials Today Communications, 32, 103936/1-103936/8 (2022) 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.103936 IF=3.8 Q2
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    Semperger O. V., Suplicz A.: The effect of the titanium dioxide nanoparticles on the morphology and degradation of polyamide 6 prepared by anionic ring-opening polymerization. Polymer Engineering and Science, 62, 2079-2088 (2022) 10.1002/pen.25990 IF=3.2 Q2
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    Boros R., Ageyeva T., Golcs Á., Krafcsik O. H., Kovács J. G.: Plasma treatment to improve the adhesion between ABS and PA6 in hybrid structures produced by injection overmolding. Polymer Testing, 106, 107446/1-107446/ (2022) 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2021.107446 IF=5.1 D1
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    Török D., Ageyeva T., Boros R., Kovács Á., Kovács J. G.: Developing a method for evaluating color changeover in a hot-runner multi-cavity injection mold. Polymer Testing, 115, 107759/1-107759/9 (2022) 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2022.107759 IF=5.1 D1
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    Semperger O. V., Török D., Suplicz A.: Development and Analysis of an In-Mold Coating Procedure for Thermoplastic Resin Transfer Molding to Produce PA6 Composites with a Multifunctional Surface. Periodica Polytechnica-Mechanical Engineering, 66, 350-360 (2022) 10.3311/PPme.21048 IF=1.3
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    Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G., Tábi T.: Comparison of the efficiency of the most effective heterogeneous nucleating agents for Poly(lactic acid). Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 147, 8199-8211 (2022) 10.1007/s10973-021-11145-y IF=4.4 Q1
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    Zink B., Kovács J. G.: Pressure‐dependent heat transfer coefficient measurement for thermoplastic melts. Polymer Engineering and Science, 62, 1137-1146 (2022) 10.1002/pen.25912 IF=3.2 Q2
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    Török D., Zink B., Ageyeva T., Hatos I., Zobač M., Fekete I., Boros R., Hargitai H., Kovács J. G.: Laser powder bed fusion and casting for an advanced hybrid prototype mold. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 81, 748-758 (2022) 10.1016/j.jmapro.2022.07.034 IF=6.2 Q2
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    Szebényi G.: High-performance composites and medical applications of polymers - the sunny sides of the polymer industry. Express Polymer Letters, 16, 1113-1113 (2022) 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2022.81 IF=3.3 Q2
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    Párizs R. D., Török D., Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G.: Machine Learning in Injection Molding: An Industry 4.0 Method of Quality Prediction. Sensors, 22, 2704/1-2704/16 (2022) 10.3390/s22072704 IF=3.9 Q2
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    Tóth Cs., Kovács N. K.: Comparison of the accuracy of analytical models for basalt fiber–reinforced poly(lactic acid) composites prepared by injection molding and fused filament fabrication. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 121, 3999–4010 (2022) 10.1007/s00170-022-09572-8 IF=3.4 Q2
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    Krizsma Sz. G., Suplicz A.: Comprehensive in-mould state monitoring of Material Jetting additively manufactured and machined aluminium injection moulds. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 84, 1298-1309 (2022) 10.1016/j.jmapro.2022.10.070 IF=6.2 Q2
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    Szuchács A., Kovács J. G.: Termoplasztikus polimerek molekulahosszának hatása a kialakuló kötésszilárdság számítási módszerére. Polimerek, 8, 58-64 (2022)
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    Tóth Cs., Kovács N. K.: Development of a Novel Hybrid Manufacturing Technology For Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermo-Plastic Composites. Acta Materialia Transylvanica, 5, 39-44 (2022) 10.33924/amt-2022-01-09
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    Krizsma Sz. G., Suplicz A.: Additív gyártástechnológiával előállított fröccsöntő szerszámbetétek üzem közbeni deformációinak vizsgálata. Polimerek, 7, 155-160 (2021)
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    Tábi T., Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G.: Improving the ductility and heat deflection temperature of injection molded Poly(lactic acid) products: A comprehensive review. Polymer Testing, 101, 107282/1-107282/36 (2021) 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2021.107282 IF=4.931 D1
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    Rajamani P. K., Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G.: Personalized Mass Production by Hybridization of Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding. Polymers, 13, 1-19 (2021) 10.3390/polym13020309 IF=4.967 Q1
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    Semperger O. V., Pomlényi P., Suplicz A.: Felület-bevonatolási eljárás T-RTM technológiához. Polimerek, 7, 186-192 (2021)
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    Krizsma Sz. G., Kovács N. K., Kovács J. G., Suplicz A.: In-situ monitoring of deformation in rapid prototyped injection molds. Additive Manufacturing, 42, 102001/1-102001/8 (2021) 10.1016/j.addma.2021.102001 IF=11.632 D1
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    Szuchács A., Ageyeva T., Boros R., Kovács J. G.: Bonding strength calculation in multicomponent plastic processing technologies. Materials And Manufacturing Processes, 36, 1-9 (2021) 10.1080/10426914.2021.1948052 IF=4.783 Q2
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    Szabó F., Suplicz A., Kovács J. G.: Development of injection molding simulation algorithms that take into account segregation. Powder Technology, 389, 368-375 (2021) 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.05.053 IF=5.64 Q1
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    He H., Guo J., Illés B., Géczy A., Istók B., Hliva V., Török D., Kovács J. G., Harmati I., Molnár K.: Monitoring multi-respiratory indices via a smart nanofibrous mask filter based on a triboelectric nanogenerator. Nano Energy, 89, 106418/1-106418/ (2021) 10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106418 IF=19.069 D1