19 research outputs found
Investigation on Physio-chemical and Mechanical Properties of Raw and Alkali-treated Agave americana
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Characterization of Agave americana L. plant as potential source of fibres for composites obtaining
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Experimental investigation and prediction of tribological behavior of unidirectional short castor oil fiber reinforced epoxy composites
No full textInvestigation of fibre orientation using SEM micrograph and prediction of mechanical properties through micromechanical modelling
No full textA comprehensive study on thermal storage characteristics of nano-CeO2 embedded phase change material and its influence on the performance of evacuated tube solar water heater
No full textEvaluation of mechanical properties of Mg-Al layered double hydroxide as a filler in epoxy-based FML composites
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Multi-scale hybrid eco-nanocomposites: synthesis and characterization of nano-SiC-reinforced vinyl-ester eco-composites
No full textPolymer eco-nanocomposites based on vinyl-ester, recycled cellulose fibre and nano-silicon carbide (n-SiC) have been synthesized and characterized in terms of porosity, water-absorption behaviour, thermal and mechanical properties. The addition of n-SiC led to reduced porosity and water uptake because of enhanced fibre鈥搈atrix adhesion which permitted efficient load transfer and thus strength improvement. However, n-SiC addition reduced the prevalence of fibre debonding and pull-outs, thus causing sample brittleness and inferior fracture toughness. In terms of thermal properties, n-SiC addition facilitated improved mass transport and heat barriers, thus improving thermal stability and fire resistance
