[HTML][HTML] Self-reinforced poly (ethylene terephthalate) composites by hot consolidation of Bi-component PET yarns

JM Zhang, T Peijs - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Self-reinforced polymer composites or all-polymer composites have been developed to
replace traditional glass-fibre-reinforced plastics (GFRP) with good lightweight, mechanical …

Effect of the consolidation degree on the fracture and failure behavior of self‐reinforced polypropylene composites as assessed by acoustic emission

A Izer, A Stocchi, T Barany, V Pettarin… - Polymer Engineering …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
In this work, the fracture and failure behavior of self‐reinforced polypropylene composites
(SRPPC) was studied. As reinforcement woven fabric, whereas as matrix materials α and β …

Preparation and characterization of polypropylene homocomposites: exploiting polymorphism of PP homopolymer

J Karger‐Kocsis, SD Wanjale… - Journal of applied …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, the properties of polypropylene (PP) homocomposites, prepared by film‐
stacking followed by hot pressing, were investigated. Alpha‐and beta‐PP served as …

Characterization of orientation in polyethylene by scratch testing

E Vigueras-Santiago, S Hernández-López… - e-Polymers, 2010 - degruyter.com
Microscratch experiments were performed to evaluate effects of uniaxial stretching by 200%
in low density polyethylene (LDPE) along parallel and perpendicular directions with respect …