Synthesis and modifications of epoxy resins and their composites: a review

NR Paluvai, S Mohanty, SK Nayak - Polymer-Plastics Technology …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
This article is designed to review the developments in synthesis, modifications, and
properties of epoxy monomers derived from both petroleum and renewable resources. It …

Modelling of environmental ageing of polymers and polymer composites—modular and multiscale methods

AE Krauklis, CW Karl, IBCM Rocha, J Burlakovs… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Service lifetimes of polymers and polymer composites are impacted by environmental
ageing. The validation of new composites and their environmental durability involves costly …

Preparation and characterization of graphite nano-platelet (GNP)/epoxy nano-composite: Mechanical, electrical and thermal properties

S Chandrasekaran, C Seidel, K Schulte - European Polymer Journal, 2013 - Elsevier
Epoxy based polymer nano-composite was prepared by dispersing graphite nano-platelets
(GNPs) using two different techniques: three-roll mill (3RM) and sonication combined with …

A facile crosslinking strategy endows the traditional additive flame retardant with enormous flame retardancy improvement

X Peng, Z Li, D Wang, Z Li, C Liu, R Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
With great chemical and physical properties, epoxy resins (EPs) are used almost
everywhere in life and engineering, but poor flame-retardant performance hinders them for a …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of hydrothermal ageing on the thermal and delamination fracture behaviour of CFRP composites

S Alessi, G Pitarresi, G Spadaro - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2014 - Elsevier
This work investigates the hydrothermal ageing behaviour of a carbon fibre reinforced
laminate and its epoxy matrix in bulk conditions. A model DGEBA epoxy is employed, and …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance of CNT-filled glass fiber/epoxy composite in in-situ elevated temperature environments emphasizing the role of CNT content

DK Rathore, RK Prusty, DS Kumar, BC Ray - Composites Part A: Applied …, 2016 - Elsevier
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one of the prime choice nano-filler reinforcement for fibrous
polymeric composites. But the stability of the CNT/polymer interface is yet to be ensured for …

[HTML][HTML] The hygrothermal aging process and mechanism of the novolac epoxy resin

M Wang, X Xu, J Ji, Y Yang, J Shen, M Ye - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
Novolac epoxy resins, with the high glass transition temperature (T g) and excellent
mechanical strength, are widely applied in the molding and sealing compounds for the …

Degradation and mechanical performance of fibre-reinforced polymer composites under marine environments:–A review of recent advancements.

SM Hussnain, SZH Shah, PSM Megat-Yusoff… - Polymer Degradation …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fibre-reinforced polymeric composites (FRPC), having better corrosion resistance, higher
strength-to-weight, and modulus-to-weight ratios, are widely utilised in automotive, wind …

[HTML][HTML] Hygrothermal ageing of composite structures. Part 2: Mitigation techniques, detection and removal

P Aceti, L Carminati, P Bettini, G Sala - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The first section of this work is dedicated to the exposure of possible methodologies and
solutions that can be implemented to face hygrothermal ageing effects, avoiding reduction of …

[HTML][HTML] On the response to hygrothermal aging of pultruded FRPs used in the civil engineering sector

SA Grammatikos, M Evernden, J Mitchels, B Zafari… - Materials & Design, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper presents the effects of hygrothermal aging on the durability of a pultruded flat
sheet, immersed in distilled water at 25° C, 40° C, 60° C or 80° C for a period of 224 days …