Exfoliation of montmorillonite and related properties of clay/polymer nanocomposites

TT Zhu, CH Zhou, FB Kabwe, QQ Wu, CS Li… - Applied clay …, 2019 - Elsevier
Exfoliating montmorillonite (Mt) to nanolayers is a crucial step during producing clay/polymer
nanocomposites (CPN). Only well-exfoliated and well-dispersed Mt. nanolayers in the …

[HTML][HTML] Critical review of the parameters affecting the effectiveness of moisture absorption treatments used for natural composites

AY Al-Maharma, N Al-Huniti - Journal of Composites Science, 2019 - mdpi.com
Natural composites can be fabricated through reinforcing either synthetic or bio-based
polymers with hydrophilic natural fibers. Ultimate moisture absorption resistance at the fiber …

An overview of burst, buckling, durability and corrosion analysis of lightweight FRP composite pipes and their applicability

MM Prabhakar, N Rajini, N Ayrilmis, K Mayandi… - Composite …, 2019 - Elsevier
The main aim of this review article was to address the performance of filament wound fibre
reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pipes and their critical properties, such as burst …

The effects of harsh aging environments on the properties of neat and MWCNT reinforced epoxy resins

A Aslan, E Salur, H Düzcükoğlu, ÖS Şahin… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, the effects of different harsh aging environments on the chemical and
mechanical properties of neat and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) reinforced epoxy …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of endurance and ageing performance under various environmental conditions of hybrid polymer composites

K Mayandi, N Rajini, N Ayrilmis, MPI Devi… - Journal of materials …, 2020 - Elsevier
Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) hybrid composites builds vertically due to the achievement of
custom-made properties with lightweight. However, these materials have finding limitations …

[HTML][HTML] Corrosion behaviour of high-strength Al 7005 alloy and its composites reinforced with industrial waste-based fly ash and glass fibre: comparison of stir cast …

PK Swamy, S Mylaraiah… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The stringent demand to develop lightweight materials with enhanced properties suitable for
various engineering applications is the focus of this research work. Industrial wastes such as …

[HTML][HTML] An experimental investigation on performances recovery of glass fiber reinforced composites exposed to a salt-fog/dry cycle

V Fiore, L Calabrese, R Miranda, D Badagliacco… - Composites Part B …, 2023 - Elsevier
The main goal of this paper is the evaluation of the properties reversibility of glass fiber
reinforced polymers (GFRP s) under discontinuous exposure to aggressive environmental …

Preparation, characterization, mechanical and barrier properties investigation of chitosan-kaolinite nanocomposite

AB Neji, M Jridi, M Nasri, RD Sahnoun - Polymer Testing, 2020 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to prepare a novel Clay Bio-Polymer Nanocomposite (CBPN)
films by mixing polymer (chitosan, C) with exfoliated nanoclay (kaolinite, k). DRX has shown …

Low-velocity impact behavior of incorporated GFRP composites with nanoclay and nanosilica in a corrosive environment: Experimental and numerical study

Y Gitiara, R Barbaz-Isfahani… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Investigation and analysis of the dynamic behavior of composite materials and their failure
resistance are essential. The main aim of this study is to investigate the improvement of …

Synergistic effect of compatibilized nanoclay/polyethylene fibers on the impact strength of epoxy‐glass fiber nanocomposites

D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta - Polymer Composites, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Epoxy‐based glass fiber nanocomposites (EGFCs) have good static mechanical properties
but lack in impact strength. Addition of thermoplastic fillers to EGFCs enhanced the impact …