Lately, researchers around the world have developed effective chemical and physical treatments on plant fibers to improve their compatibility with polymeric matrices. In addition …
C Xia, SQ Shi, L Cai - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2015 - Elsevier
This work was to apply the vacuum-assisted resin infusion (VARI) process and use calcium carbonate inorganic nanoparticle impregnation (INI) to improve the mechanical properties …
Y Li, L Xie, H Ma - Materials & Design, 2015 - Elsevier
Plant fibers with small diameter generally possess high mechanical properties, while their permeability was relatively low compared to those with large diameter. By hybridizing these …
Low fiber volume fraction and uncertain void content are continuing problems in natural fiber composites with continuous reinforcement. This study addresses these problems through …
C Xia, SQ Shi, L Cai, J Hua - Holzforschung, 2015 - degruyter.com
This work was aimed at applying vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) technique to reinforced polymer molding products made of vegetable fibers. Kenaf (Hibiscus …
Abstract Liquid Composite Moulding processes are considered as promising and effective to manufacture structure composite parts reinforced with synthetic and natural fabrics. The …
High performance composite materials are mostly synthesized from non-renewable resources with a detrimental environmental impact. In this work an innovative flax fiber …
Pre-impregnated sheets of advanced carbon fibers with highly viscous thermoset-based resin systems are commonly used in fabricating aerospace composite parts. As prepreg …
M El Boustani, G Lebrun, F Brouillette… - The Canadian Journal …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Acetylation is a common way to enhance interfacial adhesion between natural fibres and polymeric matrices in composites. This work investigates the effect of a solvent‐free …