Cracks, microcracks and fracture in polymer structures: Formation, detection, autonomic repair
Polymers and polymer composites are susceptible to premature failure due to the formation
of cracks and microcracks during their service time. Evolution of cracks and microcracks …
of cracks and microcracks during their service time. Evolution of cracks and microcracks …
Self-healing polymeric materials: A review of recent developments
The development and characterization of self-healing synthetic polymeric materials have
been inspired by biological systems in which damage triggers an autonomic healing …
been inspired by biological systems in which damage triggers an autonomic healing …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on mechanical properties of particulate–polymer composites
There have been a number of review papers on layered silicate and carbon nanotube
reinforced polymer nanocomposites, in which the fillers have high aspect ratios. Particulate …
reinforced polymer nanocomposites, in which the fillers have high aspect ratios. Particulate …
Thermosetting polymers
JP Pascault, RJJ Williams - Handbook of Polymer Synthesis …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Thermosetting polymers (also called thermosets) are a family of plastics characterized by the
fact that they are formed starting from a liquid solution that irreversibly leads to a solid …
fact that they are formed starting from a liquid solution that irreversibly leads to a solid …
The world of smart healable materials
EB Murphy, F Wudl - Progress in Polymer Science, 2010 - Elsevier
This review will present a comprehensive view of the field of stimuli-responsive healable
materials. It will begin with an examination of the healing of polymeric materials, briefly …
materials. It will begin with an examination of the healing of polymeric materials, briefly …
Microcapsule induced toughening in a self-healing polymer composite
Microencapsulated dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) healing agent and Grubbs' Ru catalyst are
incorporated into an epoxy matrix to produce a polymer composite capable of self-healing …
incorporated into an epoxy matrix to produce a polymer composite capable of self-healing …
The toughness of epoxy polymers and fibre composites modified with rubber microparticles and silica nanoparticles
TH Hsieh, AJ Kinloch, K Masania, J Sohn Lee… - Journal of materials …, 2010 - Springer
The present paper investigates the effect of adding silica nanoparticles to an anhydride-
cured epoxy polymer in bulk and when used as the matrix of carbon-and glass-fibre …
cured epoxy polymer in bulk and when used as the matrix of carbon-and glass-fibre …
Role of non-functionalized oxide nanoparticles on mechanical properties and toughening mechanisms of epoxy nanocomposites
Over the past few decades, the use of epoxy resins has gained significant attention from
worldwide researchers due to its advantages in structural applications in various sectors like …
worldwide researchers due to its advantages in structural applications in various sectors like …
Crack damage in polymers and composites: A review
Polymer-based materials are extensively used in various applications such as aircrafts,
civilian structures, oil and gas platforms and electronics. They are, however, inherently …
civilian structures, oil and gas platforms and electronics. They are, however, inherently …
[HTML][HTML] On fracture toughness of nano-particle modified epoxy
HY Liu, GT Wang, YW Mai, Y Zeng - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2011 - Elsevier
A systematic study on the effects of silica and rubber nano-particles on the fracture
toughness behavior of epoxy was conducted. Mode I fracture toughness (GIC) of binary …
toughness behavior of epoxy was conducted. Mode I fracture toughness (GIC) of binary …