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Research Interests
Major research interests
- Composites science and technology
- Multifunctional composite technology
- Green materials and composites
- Polymer materials and plastic process engineering
- Adhesive bonding and plastic welding
Personal profile
Dipl.-Ing. (M.S.) 1982 and Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) degree 1986 in Material Engineering at University of Paderborn, Germany. Full professor in Polymer Materials and Technology 1988-1998 at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, and joined Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials (BIAM) 1998-2011, and AVIC Composite Center (ACC) since 2010. Since 2017 LDS Chair professor at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
Publication of about 400 papers, 8 monographs and about 60 international and Chinese invention patents.
Professional membership
Director of the National Engineering Laboratory of Structural Carbon-fiber Composites, Director of Beijing Engineering Laboratory of Green Composites. Fellow of SAMPE (F. SAMPE), Fellow of Aviation Industry of China (AVIC), Academician of APAM (Asia-Pacific Academy of Materials), Chairman of SAMPE Global China, the executive council member of International Conference of Composite Materials (ICCM) and Asia-pacific Conference of Composite Materials (ACCM).
Received SAMPE Fellow Award, ZhouGuangZhao Award, KC Wong Fellowship, Aerospace Laureate Award, Feng Ru Aerospace Science and Technology Award, and China Patent Excellence Award etc.
Expertise Summary
Technological expertise in advanced toughening technology, multifunctional composites typically electrically conductive composites for structural application like electromagnetically shielding and lightening strike protection of composite aircraft structures, device-integrated composites typically the de-icing device integration, bio-sourced resin and the composites, green honeycomb and sandwich, process modelling, data base, and manufacturing technologies like liquid moulding and RTM, autoclave moulding, plastic welding and adhesive bonding etc.
Teaching
2017- LDS Chair professor at UNNC
1998-2011 Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials (BIAM)
Courses taught:
Advanced Composite Materials and Process Technology (for graduate students)
1990–1998: Department of Polymer Sciences & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Courses taught:
- Polymer and Composite Materials (for under-graduate students)
- Plastic Process Technology (for post-graduate students)
1986 –1990: Department of Material Sciences & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Courses taught:
Polymer and Composite Materials (for graduate students)
1983 –1986: Laboratorium für Werkstoff- und Fügetechnik, Fachbereich 10 (Department of Mechanical Engineering), Paderborn Universität, Paderborn, Germany
Courses taught (co-lectures):
- Werkstoffkunde (Material Technology)
- Fügetechnik (Joining Technology)
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Study on carbon-based lightweight and non-metallic lightning strike protection material for commercial airplane
Yi, X. (PI)
1/11/20 → 31/10/23
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Ningbo Municipal Government Funded Projects
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Development of Propoerty-Improvement of High-Temperature Cure, Full Green Composites
Yi, X. (PI)
17/12/19 → 17/06/20
Project: Contract Projects › Horizontal-Contract Projects out of Zhejiang Province
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Toughening and Structural Optimization study of Carbon Fibre Laminates under tension
Yi, X. (PI)
1/06/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Other Provinces and Cities Government Funded Projects
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Eco-friendly, high performance and multi-functional green building composites and its application technology
Yi, X. (PI)
1/12/18 → 30/11/21
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Ningbo Municipal Government Funded Projects
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A compound microperforated panel backed by a panel-type resonator with a Helmholtz neck and multi-frequency resonators to improve bandwidth and low frequency sound absorption
Yeang, W. Y., Halim, D., Yi, X. & Chen, H., 15 May 2024, In: Applied Acoustics. 221, 110030.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Design and development of natural fibre reinforced syntactic foams for enhanced mechanical and acoustic capabilities
Tong, L., Liu, Z., Tong, J., Yi, X., Liu, X. & Rudd, C., 9 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Materials Science. 59, 3, p. 863-876Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Enhanced interlaminar fracture toughness of unidirectional CFRP laminates with tailored microstructural heterogeneity of toughening layer
Ou, Y., Fu, A., Wu, L., Yi, X. & Mao, D., Jan 2024, In: Composites - Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 176, 107872.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus) -
FDM 3D printed MXene/Recycled carbon fibre reinforced polylactic acid composites: Interface optimization, toughening and enhanced electromagnetic shielding performance
Hu, Y., Gu, J., Zhang, Y., Liu, G., Yi, X. & Liu, X., Jun 2024, In: Composites Communications. 48, 101953.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Lightweight, multifunctional recycled carbon fibre/MXene/PEDOT: PSS nonwoven veils with double-layered structure for excellent electromagnetic interference shielding
Hu, Y., Jiang, M., Cong, X., Liu, G., Yi, X. & Liu, X., Jun 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 489, 151122.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)