Carbon nanotube network and interphase in buckypaper nanocomposites using atomic force microscopy

MY Fard - International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2021 - Elsevier
The CNT network and interphase in nanocomposites have not been studied quantitatively
enough in the literature. The AFM peak force quantitative nanomechanics mapping …

Correlation of nanoscale interface debonding and multimode fracture in polymer carbon composites with long-term hygrothermal effects

MY Fard, B Raji, H Pankretz - Mechanics of Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The correlation between nanoscale interface debonding and crack energy release rate for
modes I, II, and I/II for extended exposure to hygrothermal conditions in polymer matrix …

Nanoscale mechanical and electrical characterization of the interphase in polyimide/silicon nitride nanocomposites

M Houssat, C Villeneuve-Faure, NL Dignat… - …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Polymer nanocomposites (pNC) have attracted wide interests in electrical insulation
applications. Compared to neat matrices or microcomposites, pNC provide significant …

Time-scale through-thickness interphase in polymer matrix composites including hygrothermal treatment

MY Fard, B Raji, H Pankretz - Polymer Testing, 2020 - Elsevier
For the first time, the physical effects of long-term environmental conditions on through-
thickness interphase in polymer matrix composites (PMCs) were studied. Atomic force …

The role of nanoparticle shapes and structures in material characterisation of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) bionanocomposite films

M Mousa, Y Dong - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Three different types of nanoparticles, 1D Cloisite 30B clay nanoplatelets, 2D halloysite
nanotubes (HNTs), and 3D nanobamboo charcoals (NBCs) were employed to investigate …

Epoxy-gold nanoparticle nanocomposites with enhanced thermo-mechanical properties: An integrated modelling and experimental study

B Demir, KY Chan, D Yang, A Mouritz, H Lin… - … Science and Technology, 2019 - Elsevier
In this study, we report an integrated theoretical and experimental investigation of an epoxy
polymer matrix containing Au nanoparticles. We performed molecular dynamics simulations …

Temperature Influence on PI/Si3N4 Nanocomposite Dielectric Properties: A Multiscale Approach

M Houssat, C Villeneuve-Faure, N Lahoud Dignat… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The interphase area appears to have a great impact on nanocomposite (NC) dielectric
properties. However, the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood, mainly …

Elastic behavior of nanophases in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/bamboo charcoal (BC) nanocomposite films

M Mousa, Y Dong - Frontiers in Materials, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite films reinforced with bamboo charcoal (BC)
nanoparticles were successfully fabricated via solution casting and their nanomechanical …

Polyvinyl alcohol‐based fiber membranes with high strength and ultraviolet shielding properties for enhancing the shelf life of grapes

K Gao, X Li, X Wang, R Yang - Journal of Vinyl and Additive …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Currently, the rising environmental concerns caused by nonbiodegradable food packaging
materials have promoted the research and development of biodegradable alternatives …

Towards sophisticated 3D interphase modelling of advanced bionanocomposites via atomic force microscopy

M Mousa, Y Dong - Journal of Nanomaterials, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Nanomechanical properties and interphase dimensions of PVA bionanocomposites
reinforced with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and Cloisite 30B montmorillonite (MMT) were …