P. R. O. Nóvoa

TL;DR: An overview of the topic is presented in this article, including state-of-the-art review and future directions to increase innovation in developing both these materials and structures, as well as future directions for developing these materials.

TL;DR: In this article, the characterization of carbon nanotube (CNT) skeletons using contact angle and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) measurements is described. And preliminary results for the produced composites using mini-tensile test specimens and their characterization by TGA, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are also presented.

TL;DR: In this article, a new type of unsaturated polyester based composite material with enhanced fire retardancy through polymer matrix modification with nano/micro oxide particles, such as silicon dioxide, carbon-coated silicon dioxide and aluminium oxide, in combination with common flame retardants systems was developed.

TL;DR: In this paper, an unsaturated polyester based PM with enhanced mechanical performance is developed through polymer modification with nano-sized Al2O3 and ZrO2 particles, and their mechanical/physical properties assessed by flexural, compressive and Shore D hardness tests.

TL;DR: In this article, a new type of unsaturated polyester based composite materials with enhanced fire retardancy are developed, through polymer modification with nano/micro oxide particles and common flame retardants systems.