[HTML][HTML] Compatibilization of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers and their composites for superior mechanical performance: A concise review

D Shelly, SY Lee, SJ Park - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In the industrial sector, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers are often
recognized as superlative reinforcement owing to their unmatchable characteristics like …

Engineered clay-polymer composite for biomedical drug delivery and future challenges: A survey

R Swain, S Nandi, S Mohapatra… - Current Drug …, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
Clay materials are widely used in drug delivery systems due to their unique characteristics.
Montmorillonite is a major component of bentonite and it has a large surface area, better …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties and scratch recovery of nanoclay/polyester composite coatings for pre-coated metal (PCM) sheets

W Lin, Y Zhao, G Edwards, Q Guo, T Chen… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Scratch resistance is crucial for the polyester coating on pre-coated metal (PCM) used in
domestic appliances and automotive parts to prevent aesthetic degradation and corrosion of …

[HTML][HTML] Damage tolerance of basalt fiber reinforced multiscale composites: Effect of nanoparticle morphology and hygrothermal aging

EF Sukur, S Elimsa, V Eskizeybek, A Avci - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Barely visible impact damages of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been the subject of
much systematic investigation, specifically with the combination of the service conditions …

Combined Thermomechanical Effect of Graphene Oxide and Montmorillonite on Biobased Epoxy Network Formation for Coatings

MI Necolau, B Bălănucă, AN Frone, IN Radu… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Epoxy nanocomposites derived from linseed oil, reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) and
montmorillonite (MMT) nanostructures, were synthesized. The nanohybrids were developed …

Nanoclay protonation and silane functionalization to enhance mechanical and fracture performance of epoxy nanocomposites

S Kumar, S Halder, P Choudhury - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Nanoclay is considered to be one of the best fillers for reinforcement in structural polymer
composites because of its low cost, easy availability, and ability to improve mechanical …

Vinyl-ester nanocomposites based on a binary-solvent system for well-exfoliated graphene and enhanced performance

M Mirzapour, M Robert… - Journal of Reinforced …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper introduces a green approach for preparing well-dispersed graphene nanoplates
(GNPs) in vinyl-ester (VE) resin. The GNPs were exfoliated in a novel binary-solvent system …

Catalysis of Silver and Bismuth in Various Epoxy Resins

H Jeong, KS Jang - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Epoxy resins find extensive utility across diverse applications owing to their exceptional
adhesion capabilities and robust mechanical and thermal characteristics. However, the …

A review of high-quality epoxy resins for corrosion-resistant applications

S Anwar, X Li - Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 2024 - Springer
Corrosion is a significant challenge in many practical applications, leading to the
deterioration of metal infrastructure and equipment. A literature review indicates that various …

Polymer nanocomposite films and coatings in aerospace applications

Z Ranjbar, MR Modaberi, S Ashhari - Polymer Nanocomposite Films and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The aerospace part at the head of the advanced aviation industry deals with tons of
materials to test and manufacture. A first-class set of materials with the lowest environmental …