Advance in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymer Composites

• Other Authors: Muthu, SD Jacob (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; Materials science; flammability; polyurethane polymer; foams; thermal conductivity; mechanical properties; nanocomposites; glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP); multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT); nano-silica (NS); nano-iron oxide (NFe); mechanical characterizations; PBAT; P(MMA-co-MA) copolymer; SiO2 nanoparticles; PBAT/P(MMA-co-MA)-SiO2 composites; mechanical strength; antimicrobial activity; food packaging; PA66; polyphosphazene; microsphere; thermal stability; flame retardant; hybrid composites; aligned nanomats; functionalized SWCNTs; electrospinning; interlaminar region; polymer concrete; short fibers; fracture properties; thermal resistance; porosity; cargo containment system (CCS); mechanical characteristics; structure support; polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-type foam; polyurethane foam (PUF); cryogenic; carbon fiber; polyimide; sizing agent; interfacial adhesion; thermo-mechanical properties; molecular dynamics simulations; PA6/Al2O3 composite; functional material; microstructure; mechanical property; particle-reinforced composites; split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB); impact behaviour; crystallinity; fracture
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