Showing papers in "Composite Interfaces in 2019"
TL;DR: Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) as mentioned in this paper are a naturally sourced nano-material with superior thermal stability, high aspect ratios, biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and ease of availability.
Abstract: Recently, as a result of their superior thermal stability, high aspect ratios, biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and ease of availability, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), naturally sourced nano...
84 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the effect of abaca fiber content on physical, mechanical and structural properties of composite materials and showed that abaca fibers show tremendous potential as reinforcing components in composite materials.
Abstract: Abaca fibers show tremendous potential as reinforcing components in composite materials. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of abaca fiber content on physical, mechanical and tr...
60 citations
TL;DR: Epoxy resins are widely used as matrices for bonding carbon fiber tightly together in fabricating carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), which has been increasingly used in marine and offshore applications as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Epoxy resins are widely used as matrices for bonding carbon fiber tightly together in fabricating carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), which has been increasingly used in marine and offshore app...
39 citations
TL;DR: Magnetic Fe3O4 was successfully combined with carbon nanotubes by hydrothermal reaction to form Fe 3O4/nanotubes composites as discussed by the authors, and the properties of composites were evaluated by characterization of TEM, E
Abstract: Magnetic Fe3O4 was successfully combined with carbon nanotubes by hydrothermal reaction to form Fe3O4/nanotubes composites The properties of composites were evaluated by characterization of TEM, E
35 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the surface modification of 3D printed PLA scaffold with chitosan and its hydroxyapatite (HA) forming capability was reported and the entrapment method did not induce any cytotoxic response towards human fibroblast cell.
Abstract: This work reports the surface modification of 3D printed PLA scaffold with chitosan and its hydroxyapatite (HA) forming capability. PLA scaffold was fabricated using a desktop 3D printer followed by the inclusion of chitosan on the surface via surface entrapment. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) images showed existence of chitosan entrapment with depth of 24 μm. Immersion of the modified PLA scaffold in simulated body fluid resulted in formation of apatite layers on the surface. Plus the entrapment method does not induce any cytotoxic response towards human fibroblast cell. This method provides a facile approach of obtaining 3D printed scaffold with good bioactivity thus has potential in biomimetic and tissue engineering.
32 citations
TL;DR: Basalt fiber possesses some excellent properties in temperature resistance, chemical stability, sound absorption and so on as mentioned in this paper, it has been applied to create composites with the polylactic acid (P...
Abstract: Basalt fiber (BF) possesses some excellent properties in temperature resistance, chemical stability, sound absorption and so on. It has been applied to create composites with the polylactic acid (P...
32 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a reduction of graphene oxide was used as the reinforcing nanofiller in an epoxy matrix. But this reduction was not considered in this paper, as shown in Figure 1.
Abstract: In this work, graphene is prepared by reduction of graphene oxide. The graphene obtained is used as the reinforcing nanofiller in an epoxy matrix. The incorporation of 0.1 wt.% loading of g...
30 citations
TL;DR: The neural interface is a critical component for the communication between the central nervous system and outside devices as discussed by the authors. But neural tissues withstand constant mechanical activity with outside devices, but they do not have the ability to adapt to external stimuli.
Abstract: Neural interface is a critical component for the communication between the central nervous system and outside devices. But neural tissues withstand constant mechanical activity with outside devices...
29 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a non-functionalized solution styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) was used to investigate effect of the functional group of silanes on the silica modification and properties.
Abstract: Silica compounds were prepared using non-functionalized solution styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) to investigate effect of the functional group of silanes on the silica modification and properties o...
27 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, composites from recycled polyethylene and kapok fibers were prepared using untreated and plasma-treated fibers, and flow properties, mechanical properties and fracture morphology were analyzed.
Abstract: Composites from recycled polyethylene and kapok fibers were prepared using untreated and plasma-treated fibers. Flow properties, mechanical properties and fracture morphology were analyzed in order...
23 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the influence of carbon fillers with different structures such as carbon black (spherical), carbon nanofibers (fibrous, carbon nanotubes (tubular), and hydroxylated carbon nanotextiles (HNTs) was investigated.
Abstract: In this paper, the influence of carbon fillers with different structures such as carbon black (spherical), carbon nanofibers (fibrous), carbon nanotubes (tubular) and hydroxylated carbon nanotubes ...
TL;DR: In this article, a study of highly filled composites of polypropylene (PP) and 75 and 85% by weight of oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPF) with and without coupling agent, maleic anhydride-grafted poly (styrene-ethylene/butadiene styrene) (SEBS-MA) and a maleated polypropylon (MAPP) was performed.
Abstract: This paper reports on a study of highly filled composites of polypropylene (PP) and 75 and 85% by weight of oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPF) with and without coupling agent, maleic anhydride-grafted poly (styrene-ethylene/butadiene styrene) (SEBS-MA) and a maleated polypropylene (MAPP). Composites were prepared using a thermokinetic mixer for blending followed by hot pressing. The thermal and mechanical behavior of these composites was investigated by flexural and impact testing and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) was also used to study the properties. The MAPP improve the flexural modulus and flexural strength of the composites with 75 and 85wt% of oil palm fiber while SEBS-MA improved the impact strength of the composites. By SEM it was possible to observe some voids, pull out and debonding in the polypropylene, and allowing the observation of level of adhesion between the fiber and matrix. DMTA showed a decrease in storage modulus when high amounts of fiber we...
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal conductivity and dielectric properties of AlN/AgNPs/epoxy composites were investigated, and they were successfully fabricated and tested.
Abstract: AlN/AgNPs/epoxy composites were fabricated successfully, and the thermal conductivity and the dielectric properties of the composites were investigated. The thermal conductivity of the AlN/AgNPs/ep...
TL;DR: In this paper, functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with carboxyl, hydroxyl and amino groups were grafted onto the surface of glass fiber fabric (GFf) for enhancing interfacial pr...
Abstract: Functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) (with carboxyl, hydroxyl and amino groups, respectively) were grafted onto the surface of glass fiber fabric (GFf) for enhancing interfacial pr...
TL;DR: In this article, the time-dependent damage and fracture of fiber-reinforced ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) are investigated considering fiber oxidation and fracture at an elevated temperature.
Abstract: In this paper, the time-dependent damage and fracture of fiber-reinforced ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) are investigated considering fiber oxidation and fracture at an elevated temperature. The ...
TL;DR: In this article, a styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene copolymer grafted graphene oxide/epoxy (SEBS-g-GO/EP) nanocomposites were successfully prepared by modifying the curing agents of epoxy resin.
Abstract: Styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene (SEBS) copolymer grafted graphene oxide/epoxy (SEBS-g-GO/EP) nanocomposites were successfully prepared by modifying the curing agents of epoxy resin. To enhance the dispersity of graphene oxide (GO) itself and improve the compatibility between GO and polymer matrix, SEBS-g-GO was prepared via solution mixing technique, amination and following reaction with maleic anhydride grafted SEBS (SEBS-g-MAH), resulting in grafting rate 49 wt%. A series of characterization methods included the X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopic (TEM) were used to confirm the grafting of SEBS onto GO. The effects of SEBS-g-GO on epoxy resin (EP) nanocomposites were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), tensile, flexural and impact test. The results showed that SEBS-g-GO could be uniformly dispers...
TL;DR: In this paper, a continuum modeling based on finite element method (FEM) is performed using three-phase representative volume element (RVE) to investigate the thermal conductivities of multiphase composit...
Abstract: A continuum modeling based on finite element method (FEM) is performed using three-phase representative volume element (RVE) to investigate the thermal conductivities of multiphase composit...
Abstract: In this work silicon nitride (Si3N4) fibres, with diameters D50 = 300 nm, were successfully functionalised with a monolayer of γ-glycidoxypropyl trimethoxysilane (GPS) coupling agent. The surface m...
TL;DR: Aluminum metal matrix composites with high SiC particle content (SiCp/Al MMCs) were surface metalized with Ti layer by magnetron sputtering technology, and reaction brazing was performed on....
Abstract: Aluminum metal matrix composites with high SiC particle content (SiCp/Al MMCs) was surface metalized with Ti layer by magnetron sputtering technology, and reaction brazing was performed on ...
TL;DR: Adhesion behavior between the composite films, consisting of UV cured Bis-GMA (Bisphenol A glycidylmethacrylate)/TEGDMA (triethylene glycol dimethACrylate) as a matrix and the ferrous oxide doped a...
Abstract: Adhesion behavior between the composite films, consisting of UV cured Bis-GMA (Bisphenol A glycidylmethacrylate)/TEGDMA (triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) as a matrix and the ferrous oxide doped a...
TL;DR: The surface properties of the fillers have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of composites as mentioned in this paper, and despite many uses of diazonium interface chemistry, it has rarely been used in the mo...
Abstract: The surface properties of the fillers have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of the composites. Despite many uses of diazonium interface chemistry, it has rarely been used in the mo...
TL;DR: In this article, the nanoscale electrode materials usually have difficulty to be dispersed well in the electrode slurry and the inferior processability thus results in deterioration of the battery performance.
Abstract: In lithium-ion battery industry, the nanoscale electrode materials usually have difficulty to be dispersed well in the electrode slurry. The inferior processability thus results in deterior...
TL;DR: To enhance the alternating current (AC) conductivity of polyaniline (PANI), modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) prepared by one-step semi-solvothermal method is used as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: To enhance the alternating current (AC) conductivity of polyaniline (PANI), modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) prepared by one-step semi-solvothermal method is used to synthesize optimized polyanilin...
TL;DR: In this article, the 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH-550) was used to modify the surface of two kinds of high-performance polyimide fibres (i.e., PI-1 and PI-2).
Abstract: The silane coupling agent 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH-550) was used to modify the surface of two kinds of high-performance polyimide (PI) fibres (i.e., PI-1 and PI-2). The surface chem...
TL;DR: In this article, thermal conductivity and heat rectification of NTGNs (Nitrogen-doping beside Triangle vacancy Graphene Nanoribbons) were studied under different ratios of nitrogen atoms at 200-~-600K temperature range.
Abstract: Under different ratios of nitrogen atoms at 200 ~ 600K temperature range, we study thermal conductivity and heat rectification of NTGNs (Nitrogen-doping beside Triangle vacancy Graphene Nanoribbons...
TL;DR: In this paper, the polyethylene glycol-4000 (PEG) was used as functional phase for heat energy storage, however, the organic PEG has an interfacial combination problem with surrounding materials and li...
Abstract: In this study, using the polyethylene glycol-4000(PEG) as functional phase for heat energy storage, however, the organic PEG has an interfacial combination problem with surrounding materials and li...
TL;DR: In this article, Graphene oxide (GO) and brached polyethyleneimine (PEI) were applied to the surface of carbon fiber by layer-by-layer assembly.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to increase the interfacial properties in PMMA/carbon fiber (PMMA/CF) composites Graphene oxide (GO) and brached polyethyleneimine were coated onto the surface of carbon fiber by layer-by-layer assembly in this work. Compared with the origin PMMA/CF composite, the composites reinforced by PMMA/CF–GO showed significant enhancement in interFacial shear strength (IFSS). The improved fiber–matrix adhesion was proved by fracture morphology observation of scanning electron microscopy and almost unaffected mechanical properties of the fiber itself during the coating process. The optimal assembly time was found to be 10 for enhancing the overall composite mechanical performance.
TL;DR: In this article, different daimines, such as ethylenediamine (EDA) and p-phenylen, are used to improve the interfacial strength between fiber and matrix.
Abstract: Interfacial strength between fiber and matrix is an important factor affecting the mechanical properties of carbon fiber composites. Different daimines, ethylenediamine (EDA) and p-phenylen...
TL;DR: In this paper, a modified nanoemulsion process was used to synthesize Fe3O4@Au core-shell multifunctional nanoparticles for aqueous medium.
Abstract: Bi-phase dispersible (dispersible both in organic and aqueous medium) Fe3O4@Au core-shell multifunctional nanoparticles were synthesized by a modified nanoemulsion process. The formation of the cor...
TL;DR: In this paper, a carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was modified with conducting polymer polyaniline (PANI) to produce composite supporters, and then the MnO2/PANI-CNT composite material was prep...
Abstract: In this article, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was modified with conducting polymer polyaniline (PANI) to produce composite supporters (PANI-CNTs), and then the MnO2/PANI-CNTs composite material was prep...