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Random field generation of stochastically varying through the thickness permeability of a plain woven fabric
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.035 2018-03-02 In the Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) process to manufacture composites, woven or stitched fabrics are stacked on top of a tool surface and resin is introduced into this porous network by drawing a vacuum. For large parts, to reduce the time f... |
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Electrically conductive PDMS-grafted CNTs-reinforced silicone elastomer
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.018 2018-03-01 Conductive liquid silicone rubber-based composites were prepared through incorporation of fumed silica (FSiO2) and polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS) modified MWCNTs (P-MWCNTs), and their mechanical and electrical properties were investigated. It is shown that the ... |
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Investigation of the tensile behavior of treated flax fibre bio-composites at ambient humidity
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.038 2018-02-27 The high specific strength and stiffness and excellent damping behavior promote the use of flax fibre composites in the construction sector. However, the limited compatibility between raw flax fibres and bio-epoxy resin often leads to composites with mechanic... |
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Facile and simple fabrication of strong, transparent and flexible aramid nanofibers/bacterial cellulose nanocomposite membranes
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.036 2018-02-27 Mechanical strength, transparency and flexibility are the leading bottlenecks for the application of a membrane. Thus, the development of co-effectively strong, transparent and flexible membranes is significant for various industries. Here, we fabricated the ... |
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Enhancing interfacial shear strength via surface grafting of carbon fibers using the Kolbe decarboxylation reaction
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.037 2018-02-27 The manufacture of carbon fibers includes an oxidative electrochemical process that represents an untapped source of potential surface manipulation beyond simple installation of oxygen containing functional groups. In this work we show that applying an oxidat... |
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CNT and polyaniline based sensors for the detection of acid penetration in polymer composite
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.028 2018-02-26 Today, polymer composites are used to store liquid chemicals. Monitoring their structural health is crucial. In this study, conductive nanocomposite-based sensors were designed to monitor acid penetration over time. The sensors were made using blends of epoxy... |
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Advanced carbon fiber composite out-of-autoclave laminate manufacture via nanostructured out-of-oven conductive curing
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.031 2018-02-26 Next-generation composite manufacturing processes are needed to overcome several limitations of conventional manufacturing processes (e.g., high energy consumption). Here we explore, via experiments and modeling, the characteristics of the newly developed out... |
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Mechanoelectrical properties of a GnF/PDMS composite controlled by the aspect ratio and concentration of GnF
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.032 2018-02-24 A functional polymer-matrix composite (PMC) with controllable material properties is emerging as a promising material for the smart sensors in structural health monitoring (SHM). A GnF/PDMS composite is developed as a new functional PMC by blending graphite n... |
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Biodegradable silica rubber core-shell nanoparticles and their stereocomplex for efficient PLA toughening
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.026 2018-02-21 In the effort to overcome the shortcomings such as brittleness and poor mechanical stability, and increase the competitive edge of renewable poly(lactic acid) PLA over conventional petroleum-based thermoplastics, silica rubber core-shell nanoparticles for eff... |
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The dynamic mechanical properties of magnetorheological plastomers under high strain rate
10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.02.030 2018-02-21 The dynamic mechanical properties of magnetorheological plastomers (MRPs) were investigated by using a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) equipped with an electromagnetic accessory. Both the SHPB and rheological test indicated the mechanical properties of MR... |