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Materials
Failure Prediction of Laminated Composites: Simulation of the Nonlinear Behavior and Progressive Damage
15/09/2023 -
The Hashin’s criteria are useful in composite structural applications because of their simple concept and their theoretical results are relatively close to that got in the experimental parts. In...
Preparation of nano SiC by carbothermic reduction of silicon cutting waste with phenolic resin
16/09/2023 -
With the vigorous development of photovoltaic industry, considerable amount of silicon cutting waste (SCW) has been generated and aroused a series of environmental problems. Current recycling methods...
Carbon nanotube-reinforced epoxy composites in seawater: effect of amino-functionalization and post-curing process?
16/09/2023 -
Abstract Due to their extraordinary properties, functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been added to epoxy matrices. In the marine industry, CNT/epoxy composite is applied...
Design and Experimental Analysis of Seismic Isolation Bearings for Nuclear Power Plant Containment Structures
17/09/2023 -
The aim of this study was to further research the mechanical properties of epoxy thick-layer rubber isolation bearings, adopting orthogonal design and efficacy coefficient methods in order to...
Structure–Property Relationship and Multiple Processing Studies of Novel Bio-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers
17/09/2023 -
Currently, the growing demand for polymeric materials has led to an increased need to develop effective recycling methods. This study focuses on the multiple processing of bio-based thermoplastic...
Toughening Enhancement Mechanism and Performance Optimization of Castor-Oil-Based Polyurethane Cross-Linked Modified Polybutylene Adipate/Terephthalate Composites
18/09/2023 -
In this study, polyol castor oil (CO) and toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI) were selected to modify PBAT, and castor-oil-based polyurethane (COP) was produced in a PBAT matrix using melt-blending and...
Repair Strategy for Epoxy Anticorrosive Coatings on Steel Structures
18/09/2023 -
This paper presents the results of a test of epoxy anticorrosion coating repair. Two strategies of coating repair were studied, respectively: partial repair and integral repair. The gloss loss rate,...
Study of Aerogel-Modified Recycled Polyurethane Nanocomposites
18/09/2023 -
In this study, a liquid regenerated polyether polyol was obtained after the degradation of waste PU foam by the two-component decrosslinker agents ethylene glycol and ethanolamine. The regenerated...
A Comprehensive Review on the Thermal Stability Assessment of Polymers and Composites for Aeronautics and Space Applications
16/09/2023 -
This review article provides an exhaustive survey on experimental investigations regarding the thermal stability assessment of polymers and polymer-based composites intended for applications in the...
Bamboo Pulp Toughening Poly (Lactic Acid) Composite Using Reactive Epoxy Resin
17/09/2023 -
A novel poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composite with excellent mechanical properties, toughness, thermal stability, and water resistance was developed using a reactive melt-blending technique. PLA was...
Preparation and Application of a Multifunctional Interfacial Modifier for Ramie Fiber/Epoxy Resin Composites
18/09/2023 -
A multi-functional modifier, which could improve the mechanical and thermal performance simultaneously, is significant in composites production. Herein, inspired by the chemistry of mussel, an...
Characterisation of Curing of Vinyl Ester Resin in an Industrial Pultrusion Process: Influence of Die Temperature
18/09/2023 -
Pultrusion is a high-volume manufacturing process for Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites. It requires careful tuning and optimisation of process parameters to obtain the maximum production...
Revolutionizing epoxy performance: A new flame retardant with phosphorus and maleimide for enhanced cure behavior, thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties
15/09/2023 -
A new phosphorus and maleimide?containing flame retardant, tris[4?(2,5?dioxopyrrol?1?yl)phenyl] phosphite (TDPPI), was used in epoxy resin. TDPPI improved the cure behavior, thermal stability, flame...
Enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness in multiphase nanocomposites based on poly(vinylidene fluoride?co?hexafluoropropylene), nano?Fe2O3, graphene nanoplatelets, and nanodiamonds
11/09/2023 -
PMDOPO helps RPUF flame retardant in both condensed phase and gas phase. In the condensed phase, the phosphate group helps to form a dense carbon layer; in the gas phase, it absorbs combustible free...
Novel waterborne polymeric crosslinkers containing blocked isocyanate moieties and active epoxy groups for electrophoretic coatings
12/09/2023 -
Abstract The epoxy intermediates with three hydroxyl groups were synthesized from 2-aminoethanol (ETA) with ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDE) or resorcinol diglycidyl...
UV aging behavior and mechanism of cold?mixed epoxy asphalt
13/09/2023 -
Schematic diagram of the CEA aging mechanism.In environmental conditions, the ultraviolet (UV) light from sunshine will trigger epoxy asphalt (EA) paving materials aging and performance reduction....
Improved Numerical Modeling of Terahertz Wave Propagation in Epoxy Coating with the Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method
12/09/2023 -
Electromagnetic theoretical analysis was usually used to investigate the pulsed terahertz wave interaction with the medium. For epoxy coatings, the material dispersion of the coating was often...
Using an Interlayer to Toughen Flexible Colorless Polyimide-Based Cover Windows
13/09/2023 -
Colorless polyimide (PI)-based flexible cover windows are a critical component of flexible electronics to protect devices from unwanted chemical and mechanical damage. The integration of flexible...
Investigations into the Influence of Temperature on the Tensile Shear Strength of Various Adhesives
12/09/2023 -
The temperature resistance of glued timber, which is crucial for glued wood construction, represents a significant assessment criterion. To gain insights into this aspect, this study utilized methods...
Package Design Thermal Optimization for Metal-Oxide Gas Sensors by Finite Element Modeling and Infra-Red Imaging Characterization
14/09/2023 -
We designed a 3D geometrical model of a metal-oxide gas sensor and its custom packaging and used it in finite element modeling (FEM) analysis for obtaining temperature and heat flux distribution. The...
Enhancing Dielectric Properties, Thermal Conductivity, and Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic acid)–Thermoplastic Polyurethane Blend Composites by Using a SiC–BaTiO3 Hybrid Filler
12/09/2023 -
A composite of polymer blends—thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA)—and BaTiO3–SiC was fabricated. BaTiO3 particles were used to...
