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One of the main restrictions in adopting polymer composite materials for primary and secondary structural applications in marine vessels over 50 meters in length is concerns regarding fire retardancy and also a lack of design guidelines in general. The aim of this study is to evaluate [...]

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The design and manufacture of sandwich structures allow for many variants related to core and skin types, but their fabrication is very limited with conventional technologies. Recent [...]

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Multifunctional sandwich panels that can lighten and generate electrical energy are strategic for many industrial sectors, such as electric vehicle roofs or drones. This work analyses the integration of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells between the glass/epoxy skins and the [...]