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Mechanical Behavior of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites Modified with Silane Treated Alumina Nanofibers Subjected to Low-Velocity ImpactBy Jitendra S. Tate
Abstract: The rise in demand and interest in lightweight offshore structures for marine, defense, automotive, and aerospace applications require nanoparticle enhancement of fiber-reinforced composite materials. When exposed to low-velocity Impact during service, these materials experience drastic changes and degradation in their macro-and microstructures. Therefore, it is critical to have a detailed comprehension of these materials' mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms. Within the scope of the current study, low-velocity impact behavior of …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 55–73 Read article →
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Thermal and structural properties of surface treated ragweed fiber reinforced biodegradable polylactic acid biocompositesBy Jitendra S. Tate, Subash Panta, Musa I Mannan, Saif AA Taqy, Jennifer Irvin, Ken Mix
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRC) are becoming more popular as technological advance recognizes the need for eco-friendly materials. This work presents Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) as a new composite reinforcement material into polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to form novel natural fiber-reinforced composites. Different types of retting techniques are utilized, and hydrogen peroxide retting is proven to provide the most optimized properties. The fibers are taken through subsequent extraction and grinding processes. …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–31 Read article →