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A parametric design approach to spider web-inspired 3d-printed load-bearing structures

Authors: Dutta, G. S.; Jayalekshmi, K. C. N.; Wolfram, U.
Published in: Merkert, N., Herzog, A. (eds) Simulation science. SimScience 2025. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol. 3027. Springer 2026
DOI/Link: 10.1007/978-3-032-29720-4_2 

Enhancing the compressive performance of gyroid structures 2 through evolutionary design

Authors: Dutta, G. S.; Hartkopf, F.; Steuernagel, L.
Published in: Proceedings 2025, 132, 1
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025132001

A study on the integration of natural fibers into high-performance sustainable composites

Authors: Dutta, G. S.; Tschentscher, C.; Jenensch, C.; Steuernagel, L.; Fotzé, E.; Schmidt, C.
Published in: Proceedings of the 6th symposium on materials engineering, progress reports on materials research and engineering / bulletin of materials research and engineering 2025
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.21268/20250506-1

Zero-waste prepreg production through the combination of automated fiber placement and online prepreg technology

Authors: Dutta, G. S.; Feyrer, M.; Ziegmann, G.; Bauer, J.; Carosella, S.; Middendorf, P.; Oehl, G.; Guhathakurta, J.
Published in: Proceedings of the 6th symposium on materials engineering, Progress reports on materials research and engineering / Bulletin of materials research and engineering 2025
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.21268/20250506-2

Effect of extrusion-based recycling of isotactic polypropylene, high-density polyethylene, and their compounds on molecular architecture and selected properties

Authors: Siebert, A.; Steuernagel, L.; Fischelschweiger, M.; Zimmermann, J.; Hirschberg, V.
Published in: Proceedings of the 6th symposium on materials engineering 2025
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20250507-11 

Optimization of the manufacturing of thick-walled fiber-reinforced plastic components using 3D preforming with reversible resin flow channels

Authors: Zhang, X.; Ziegmann, G.; Bollengier, Q.; Cherif, Ch.
Published in: Proceedings of the 6th symposium on materials engineering 2025
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20250512-1

Simple synthesis of a poly(methyl methacrylate)-silica nanocomposite monolith via in situ free-radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate in the presence of functionalized silica nanoparticles

Authors: Oehl G., Naga N., Ziegmann G.
Published in: Additive manufacturing of polymer-based composite materials 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c10338

Recent trends in “conventional” composite manufacturing

Authors: Ziegmann G., Oehl G., Hefft L. T.
Published in: ACS Omega 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15917-6.00001-3

A novel approach to optimizing zero-waste prepreg production through the integration of AFP and online prepreg technologies

Authors: Dutta G. S., Bauer J., Oehl G., Carosella S., Middendorf P., Ziegmann G.
Published: ECCM21 2024
DOI/Link: http://doi.org/10.60691/yj56-np80

Shape optimization of wireless sensor bodies for better integration into fiber composites

Authors: Dutta G. S., Dorbath B., Vossiek M., Ziegmann G.
Published in: Zeitschrift Kunststofftechnik 2024
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.3139/O999.01072024

A study of deployable structures based on nature-inspired curved-crease folding

Authors: Dutta G. S., Meiners D., Ziegmann G.
Published in: Polymers 2024
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym16060766

Enhanced rheological properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced natural rubber/butadiene rubber nanocomposites

Authors: Du Z., Du Y., Ziegmann G., Zhao H., Zhao S.
Published in: Polymer Composites 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.28218

Comparison of carbon-reinforced composites manufactured by vacuum-assisted resin infusion using traditional and fully recyclable epoxy resins

Authors: Tosto C., Saitta L., Barouni A., Sarasini F., Tirilló J., Bavasso I., Ziegmann G.
Published in: Polymer Composites 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.28858

Development and multifunctional characterization of a structural sodium-ion battery using a high-tensile-strength poly(ethylene oxide)-based matrix composite

Authors: Iyer V., Petersen P., Geier S., Wierach P.
Published in: ACS Applied Energy Materials 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c00281

The effect of low temperatures on structural health monitoring using acoustic-ultrasonic piezoelectric transducers on composite structures

Authors: Galiana S., Moix-Bonet M., Schmidt D., Wierach P.
Published in: e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.58286/29667

Innovative welding integration of acousto-ultrasonic composite transducers onto thermoplastic composite structures

Authors: Galiana S., Moradi M., Wierach P., Zarouchas D.
Published in: Structural health monitoring 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1177/14759217241247766

Design and characterization of poly(ethylene oxide)-based multifunctional composites with succinonitrile fillers for ambient-temperature structural sodium-ion batteries

Authors: Iyer V., Petersen J., Geier S., Wierach P.
Published in: MDPI Polymers 2024
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16192806

Simulation-based cure optimization of thick and ultra-thick laminates using multiple epoxy resin systems

Authors: H. Möllers, C. Schmidt, L. Steuernagel, D.
Meiners Published: SAMPE Europe 24 Conference, Belfast 2024
DOI/Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384724884...

Deep-drawing behavior of steel-glass fiber-reinforced and non-reinforced polyamide-steel sandwich materials

Authors: Hua, W.; Harash, M.; Ziegmann, G.; Carradó, A.; Pallkowski, H.
Published in: Applied sciences: open access journal, Vol. 13, No. 11 (May 30, 2023), p. 6629 2023
DOI/Link: 10.3390/app13116629 

Stretching and forming limit curves of steel-glass fiber-reinforced and non-reinforced polyamide-steel sandwich materials

Authors: Hua, W.; Ziegmann, G.; Carradó, A.; Pallkowski, H.
Published in: Applied Sciences: open access journal, Vol. 13, No. 11 (May 29, 2023), p. 6611 2023
DOI/Link: 10.3390/app13116611

Online prepreg technology—an innovative, cost-effective, and resource-efficient manufacturing process for the production of fiber-reinforced composite components

Authors: Hefft L. T., Oehl G., Ziegmann G.
Published: 5th Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science 2023
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21268/20230705-0

Mechanical performance evaluation of fiber composites equipped with in-situ wireless sensor bodies

Authors: Dutta G. S., Ziegmann G., Li W., Dorbath B., Vossiek M., Guhathakurta J.
Published: 5th Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science 2023
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.21268/20230627-4

Passive, wireless in-situ millimeter-wave sensor with mounted dielectric channels for curing monitoring of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers

Authors: Dorbath B., Schür J., Ziegmann G., Vossiek M.
Published in: IEEE Sensors Journal 2023
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2023.3310739 

The effect of spray binder on the permeability of fiber preforms and its consideration in infusion simulations

Authors: H. Möllers, D. Meiners, C.
Schmidt Published: 5th Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science 2023
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21268/20230627-6

Adhesion-cohesion balance of prepreg tack in thermoset automated fiber placement. Part 2: ply-ply cohesion through contact formation and autoheension

Authors: Budelmann, D., Schmidt, C., Steuernagel, L., Meiners, D.
Published in: Composites Part C: Open Access 2023
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2023.100396

A study of free-form shape rationalization inspired by biomimicry

Authors: Dutta G. S., Meiners D., Merkert N.
Published in: Polymers 2023
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15112466

Influence of epoxy spray binder on infusion and curing in liquid composite molding processes

Authors: H. Möllers, C. Schmidt, D.
Meiners Published in: Applied Composite Materials 2023
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10443-023-10189-7

Effect of the piezoelectric embedment on the robustness and lamb wave transmission of an acoustic-ultrasonic transducer

Authors: Galiana S., Wierach P., Schmidt D., Moix-Bonet M., Fohlmeister L.
Published: ICCM 2023 Conference, Belfast 2023
DOI/Link: https://az659834.vo.msecnd.net/eventsairwesteuprod...

Integration of acousto-ultrasonic composite transducers into thermoplastic composite structures via ultrasonic welding

Authors: Galiana S., Moradi M.; Wierach P., Zarouchas D.
Published: 10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, Patras 2023
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.7712/150123.9847.444412

An efficient procedure for bonding piezoelectric transducers to TP composite structures for SHM applications and their durability in aeronautical environmental conditions.

Authors: Sofi T., Gude M.R., Wierach P., Martin I., Lorenzo E.
Published: MDPI Polymers 2023
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/s23104784

A novel method for integrating transducers into thermoplastic composite structures using induction heating for SHM

Authors: Sofi T., Avila J., Gude M.R., Wierach P.
Published: 10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and Materials 2023
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.7712/150123.9876.446068

Properties of epoxy resin films for aerospace-grade prepregs: influence of resin formulation, B-staging, and toughening

Authors: Budelmann, D., Schmidt, C., Meiners, D.
Published in: Polymer testing 2022
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2022.107709

Spray binder for automated preforming: spray process and preform properties

Authors: H. Möllers, C. Schmidt, D.
Meiners Published in: Polymer Composites 2022
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.27107

Challenges in implementing a circular economy in 3D printing companies—an empirical approach using qualitative data analysis

Authors: Dutta G. S., Gopalakrishna S.
Published in: Entrepreneurship of the future 2022
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-37926-1_11

A review of mode I-dominant interfacial fracture toughness test methods for skin-core bonding in thermoplastic composite sandwich structures

Authors: Weidmann F., Ziegmann G., Wieser J.
Published in: Journal of thermoplastic composite materials 2022
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057221083 

Parameter estimation and its influence on the simulation of layered metal–composite–metal plates

Authors: Dileep P. K., Hartmann S., Hua W., Palkowski H., Fischer T., Ziegmann G.
Published in: Acta Mechanica 2022
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00707-022-03245-z

Reducing the use of raw materials in room-temperature infusible and polymerizable thermoplastic CFRP by reusing recycled waste matrix material

Authors: Gebhardt M., Manolakis I., Chatterjee A., Kalinka G., Deubener J., Pfnür H., Chakraborty S., and Meiners D.
Published in: Composites Part B 2021
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.108877 

Effect of moisture absorption in hybrid fiber-metal laminates (FMLs) on their mechanical and physical properties

Authors: Fischer, T., Ziegmann, G.
Published in: Symposium on materials engineering 2021
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20210519-14 

Recycling of Elium CFRPs for high-temperature dissolution: a study using different solvents

Authors: Tschentscher C., Gebhardt M., Chakraborty S., and Meiners D.
Published in: Symposium on materials engineering 2021
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20210519-16

Co-injection as a viable adhesive-free joining technique using bulk ABS

Authors: Wang S., Sdrenka S., Herden C., Chakraborty S., Ziegmann G., and Meiners D.
Published: Symposium on materials engineering 2021
DOI/Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349624787_Co-injection_as_an_adhesive_free_viable_joining_technique_using_bulk_ABS 

Adhesion-cohesion balance of prepreg tack in thermoset automated fiber placement. Part 1: Adhesion and surface wetting

Authors: Budelmann, D., Schmidt, C., Meiners, D.
Published in: Composites Part C: Open Access 2021
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100204

Correlation of in-situ Raman spectra with isothermal DSC measurements on radically polymerizing methyl methacrylate

Authors: Oehl G., Ziegmann G., Bode K.
Published: 4th Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science 2021
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21268/20210519-2

Modeling, fabrication, and evaluation of polymer-protein composites using additive manufacturing technologies

Authors: Sdrenka S., Schulz M., Marin L. M., Ziegmann G., Bertram J.
Published: 4th Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science 2021
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.21268/20210519-21

Dependence of the viscoelastic properties of duromers on their thermomechanical parameters

Authors: Eggers, A.; Ziegmann, G.
Published: 4th Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science 2021
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.21268/20210519-12

Top-hat crash boxes made of thermoplastic fiber-metal laminates processed via one-step thermoforming: an experimental and numerical study

Authors: Harhash M., Fischer T., Grubenmann M., Hua W., Heingärtner J., Kuhtz M., Gude M., Hora P., Ziegmann G., Palkowski H.
Published in: Composites Part B: Engineering 2021
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109367

Mechanisms of action of nanoscale matrix additives in composite structures

Authors: Sinapius, M., Ziegmann, G.
Published: Part of the Springer Nature book series—Research Topics in Aerospace (RTA) 2021
DOI/Link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-68523-2

Experimental and numerical investigations into the quasi-static structural properties of fiber-metal laminates processed by thermoforming

Authors: Fischer T., Grubenmann M., Harhash M., Hua W., Heingärtner J., Hora P., Palkowski H., Ziegmann G.
Published in: Composite structures 2021
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113418

Generative design for digital fabrication

Authors: Dutta G. S., Meiners D.
Published: 4th Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science 2021
DOI/Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382696807_Generative_Design_for_Digital_Fabrication

Constitutive modeling and finite element simulation of metal-polymer-metal sandwich structures

Authors: Dileep P. K., Hartmann S., Fischer T., Ziegmann G., Hua W., Palkowski H.
Published: 8th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on the Mechanical Response of Composites: COMPOSITES 2021
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.23967/composites.2021.070

Closed-loop, room-temperature recycling of CFRP with an infusible thermoplastic matrix and its effect on second-generation properties

Authors: Gebhardt M., Chakraborty S., Manolakis I., and Meiners D.
Published in: Journal of Plastics Technology, 2020
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.3139/O999.02052020

Recycling of CFRP composites based on a thermoplastic matrix (ELIUM 150) that can be infused and cured at room temperature—recovery of the matrix through dissolution processes and assessment of fiber damage using SEM and single-fiber tensile testing

Authors: Gebhardt M., Chakraborty S., Manolakis I., and Meiners D.
Published: Research field colloquium (Clausthal University of Technology) 2020
DOI/Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343855935_Recycling_of_CFRP_composites_based_on_a_thermoplastic_matrix_ELIUM_150_which_can_be_infused_and_cured_at_room_temperature_-_recovery_of_the_matrix_by_dissolution_processes_and_testing_of_fiber_damage_

Generative design solutions for free-form structures based on biomimicry

Authors: Dutta G. S., Steuernagel L., Meiners D.
Published in: Simulation Science 2020
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45718-1_8

Prepreg tack: a review of mechanisms, measurement, and implications for manufacturing

Authors: Budelmann, D., Schmidt, C., Meiners, D.
Published in: Polymer Composites 2020
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25642

Study on the processing of galvanized steel/PA6 sandwich composites by hot-pressing: influence of interface properties and surface treatment on adhesion strength

Authors: Hua W., Fischer T., Harhash M., Ziegmann G., Palkowski H.
Published in: Composite structures 2020
DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111779

Increasing hole-perimeter strength in CFRP prepregs using localized thermoplastic fiber reinforcements

Authors: Hefft, L.; Ziegmann, G.
Published: 3rd Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering, Clausthal, February 14–15, 2019
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20190318-7 

Investigation of the electrical properties of carbon fiber rovings and quality assessment of the combined VARI-Press manufacturing process for fiber-reinforced plastics with a deflected fiber structure

Authors: Pangboonyanon, W.; Meiners, D.
Published: 3rd Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering, Clausthal, February 14–15, 2019
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20190320-0

Additive manufacturing of adaptive structural components

Authors: Sparenberg, M.; Hartkopf, F.; Meiners, D.; Melcher, J.
Published: Conference proceedings—3rd Lower Saxony symposium on materials engineering, February 14–15, 2019
DOI/Link: https://www.shaker.de/de/site/content/shop/index.asp?lang=de&ID=8&ISBN=978-3-8440-6471-1 

Design and manufacture of plastic-based micro switches

Authors: Florian, T.; Ziegmann, G.; Meiners, D.; Ferreira, N.
Published: Conference proceedings: 1st Lower Saxony symposium on materials engineering, February 12–13, 2015
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20160725-155814

Current developments in multi-material systems in the aviation industry

Authors: Meiners, D.
Published in: Proceedings of the 1st Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science, February 12–13, 2015
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20160726-101055

Recycling of natural-fiber thermoplastic compounds

Authors: Ramzy, A.; El-Sabbagh, A.; Steuernagel, L.; Meiners, D.; Ziegmann, G.
Published: Conference proceedings: 1st Lower Saxony symposium on materials engineering, February 12–13, 2015
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20160726-184528

Natural fiber-reinforced plastics—effect of injection molding parameters and the use of adhesion promoters on mechanical properties

Authors: Steuernagel, L.
Published in: Proceedings: 1st Lower Saxony Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering, February 12–13, 2015
DOI/Link: 10.21268/20160726-142632

Effect of compounding principles on the thermal, mechanical, and magnetic performance of soft magnetic polymethyl methacrylate/Fe₃O₄ nanocomposites

Authors: Xie, L.; Kirchberg, S.; Rudolph, M.; Ziegmann, G.; Peuker, U.
Published in: Journal of reinforced plastics and composites 2013
DOI/Link: 10.1177/0731684413498123

Low-combustibility polypropylene/flax/magnesium hydroxide composites: mechanical and flame-retardant properties and recycling performance

Authors: El-Sabbagh, A.; Steuernagel, L.; Ziegmann, G.
Published in: Journal of reinforced plastics and composites 2013
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0731684413480993

Thermal diffusivity and mechanical properties of polymer matrix composites

Authors: Weidenfeller, B.; Anhalt, M.; Kirchberg, S.
Published in: Journal of applied physics 2012
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4764098

Physico-mechanical properties of chemically treated polypropylene-rice straw biocomposites

Authors: Bassyouni, M.; Abdel-hamid, S.; Steuernagel, L.
Published in: Journal of reinforced plastics and composites 2012
DOI/Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0731684411436024