Effect of the matrix behavior on the damage of ethylene–propylene glass fiber reinforced composite subjected to high strain rate tension [PDF]
This study investigates the origin of the strain rate effect on the mechanical behavior of a discontinuous glass fiber reinforced ethylene–propylene copolymer (EPC) matrix composite.
FITOUSSI, Joseph +2 more
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Core−shell structured TiO2 is a promising solution to promote the photocatalytic effectiveness in visible light. Compared to metal or semiconductor materials, polymers are rarely used as the core materials for fabricating core−shell TiO2 ...
Xiankui Xu +5 more
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Carbon nanotube grafted carbon fibres: A study of wetting and fibre fragmentation [PDF]
26/09/12 meb. Author version, OK to pub.Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were grafted on IM7 carbon fibres using a chemical vapour deposition method.The overall grafting process resulted in a threefold increase of the BET surface area compared to the original ...
Shaffer, MSP +3 more
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The development of sub-micro filler enhanced polymer composites
Sub-micro silica flakes and graphite reinforced polymer composites have been developed in this research. The sub-micro polymer composites are designed to overcome problems associated with nanocomposite technology.
Li, Y, Li, Yalan
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Cyclic Testing of Polymer Composites and Textile Cords for Tires
This paper is oriented toward the specific testing of polymer composites and textile PA66 cords used as reinforcement for composites. The aim of the research is to validate the proposed new testing methods for low-cyclic testing of polymer composites and
Zdeněk Růžička +4 more
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Ecotoxicity and fungal deterioration of recycled polypropylene/wood composites: Effect of wood content and coupling [PDF]
Polypropylene (PP)/wood composites were produced by homogenization in a twin-screw extruder and injection molding of tensile bars. Their mechanical properties were determined before and after exposure to biological treatment, and the effect of the ...
Vargas-García, María del Carmen +7 more
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New Horizons in Nanofiller-Based Polymer Composites II
Nanofiller-based polymer composites are a hot-topic research area with significant industrial potential [...
Vineet Kumar, Xiaowu Tang
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Single Polymer Composites Based on Polypropylene: Processing and Properties
PhDIsotropic polymers lack sufficient strength and stiffness for many engineering applications. In order to improve these properties polymers can be filled with structural reinforcements such as glass or natural fibres.
Alcock, Benjamin
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Thermal Conductivity of Graphene-Polymer Composites: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications
With the integration and miniaturization of electronic devices, thermal management has become a crucial issue that strongly affects their performance, reliability, and lifetime.
Li, An +5 more
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Process tuning of physical properties of carbon nanotubes polymer composites
This dissertation discusses a number of issues related to carbon nanotubes polymer composites. Starting from the study of CNTs solutions, the experimental work went through the production and characterization of CNTs thermoplastic and thermoset polymer ...
Faiella, Gabriella
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