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Matrix cracking in polymeric composites laminates: Modelling and experiments [PDF]
, 2007 Composites ability to retain functionality in the presence of damage is a crucial safety and economic issue. Generally the first damage mode in composite laminates is matrix cracking, which affects the mechanical properties of the structure long before ...
Galiotis, C. +3 more
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Highly Aligned Bacteria Cellulose Yarn Aggregation for Energy Generation and Strain Sensing
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Although high‐performance bacterial cellulose fibers have attracted significant interest for wearable electronics, a self‐powered and high‐mechanosensitive design is still scarce for achieving an intelligent integrated system. Here, we demonstrate an innovative bio‐fabrication strategy to develop a core‐sheath yarn that features the ordered network and
Chong Gao +9 more
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Ozone Effect On the Properties of Aramid Fabric
AUTEX Research Journal, 2017 The limitation of aramid fiber is its surface property, which results in its very poor interfacial adhesion to most of commercial resins. In order to improve the surface property of the aramid fiber, ozone treatment was carried out in this work.
Wang Yan +4 more
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Interfaces and interfacial effects in glass reinforced thermoplastics - Keynote Presentation [PDF]
, 2007 Optimization of the fibre-matrix interphase region is critical to achieving the required performance level in thermoplastic matrix composites. Due to its initial location on the fibre surface, the sizing layer is an important component in the formation ...
Thomason, J.L.
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Harnessing Phase Separation for the Development of High‐Performance Hydrogels
Advanced Science, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hydrogels are indispensable for the development of next‐generation bioelectronics, soft robotics, and biomedical devices, where their mechanical properties determine performance and reliability. Among strategies to enhance hydrogel mechanics, phase separation enables controlled heterogeneity resulting in gel networks that are reinforced by ...
Yue Shao +3 more
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InfrastructuresIncreasing traffic volumes, heavier axle loads, and the growing frequency of premature pavement distress pose major challenges for modern road infrastructure.
Peter Gallo +2 more
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Materials Research, 2021 This study investigates the effect of aramid fabric orientation angle on the mechanical characteristics of 2-D basalt-aramid/epoxy hybrid interply composites.
Yogeesha Pai +2 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.We demonstrate the covalent bonds strategy to enhance the mechanical property of PBIA fiber by using interfacial MXene‐NH2 nanosheets. The MXene‐NH2 nanosheets with reactive amino sites that can serve as nucleating agents and chain anchors to enhance orientation, crystallinity and interchain interaction of PBIA fiber via strong interfacial amido ...
Boyuan Chen +7 more
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Thermal stability of polyphenylsilsesquioxane-modified meta-aramid insulation paper
High Voltage, 2020 The development of new materials for use in advanced distribution transformers is required to improve their heat resistance rating, operational safety, and reliability. The combination of polymer and nanoparticles is the preferred approach to improve the
Chao Tang +3 more
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Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.Flexible tactile sensors have considerable potential for broad application in healthcare monitoring, human–machine interfaces, and bioinspired robotics. This review explores recent progress in device design, performance optimization, and intelligent applications. It highlights how AI algorithms enhance environmental adaptability and perception accuracy
Siyuan Wang +3 more
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