• In the second approach, conductive thermoplastic composites were produced by means of twin screw extrusion followed by injection moulding. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Here, we describe the high friction behavior (COF ~ 0.5) of a new class of textured elastomer fiber composites made using a facile fabrication method of cutting and rearranging molded composites. (4spe.org)
  • These fibrous TPU composites have uniformly distributed surface protrusions that are capable of penetrating and interlocking with an ice substrate underneath resulting in static COF that are 4- 7X higher the TPU elastomer by itself. (4spe.org)
  • Strong potential applications of such textured elastomer composites exist for winter safety applications such as footwear and tires. (4spe.org)
  • Thus, depending on the working conditions and the interactions between the clay layers and the polymer system, a series of composites with different morphology, for instance, agglomerated, intercalated and exfoliated, has become accessible. (revmaterialeplastice.ro)
  • Thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) nanocomposites based on 60/40 (%wt) natural rubber (NR)/polypropylene (PP) blends were prepared by melt blending in an internal mixer. (degruyter.com)
  • However, the addition of nanoclay offered an improvement in oil and thermal resistances due to a combined effect of the clay dispersion and improved morphology of NR and PP blends. (degruyter.com)
  • Maiti , M. , Bandyopadhyay , A. and Bhowmick , A. K. , " Preparation and Characterization of Nanocomposites Based on Thermoplastic Elastomers from Rubber-Plastic Blends ", J. Appl. (degruyter.com)
  • Reactively Compatibilized Polylactide/Polyamide 11 Blends and Nanocomposites Containing Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes [Ph.D. thesis, Polytechnique Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • Relationship Between Rheology, Morphology and Foamability of Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) Blends [Ph.D. thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • Phase Morphology Development and Rheological Behavior of Non-Plasticized and Plasticized Thermoplastic Elastomer Blends [Ph.D. thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • Accepted Manuscript Biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) / thermoplastic polyurethane blends with improved mechanical and barrie. (coek.info)
  • Please cite this article as: Martínez-Abad A, González-Ausejo J, Lagarón JM, Cabedo L, Biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) / thermoplastic polyurethane blends with improved mechanical and barrier performance, Polymer Degradation and Stability (2016), doi: 10.1016/ j.polymdegradstab.2016.03.039. (coek.info)
  • Although active in a diverse range of disciplines, his primary research interests relate to the phase behavior and morphology/property development of nanostructured polymers, polymer nanocomposites and coatings, electron microscopy and stimuli-responsive soft materials. (rubber.org)
  • Carbon Nanotube (CNTs)-based masterbatches have been mixed with thermoplastic polymers currently used to manufacture automotive components. (mdpi.com)
  • Crystallization and mechanical properties of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) toughened by styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene elastomer", Journal of Polymers and the Environment, vol. 18, pp. 647-653, 2010. (chula.ac.th)
  • Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), a transparent thermoplastic material, is an attractive polymer because of it's unique properties, in comparison with other polymers, such as: high mechanical strength, special optic properties, and durability. (revmaterialeplastice.ro)
  • He was a co-Principal Investigator on NSF-funded work on additives for novel polymer morphology and performance at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (wikipedia.org)
  • His inventions include low permeability[disambiguation needed] nanocomposites, functionalized elastomer nanocomposites, and oriented thermoplastic vulcanizates 2000 - Frank Giblin Memorial Award in Polymer Analysis from Society of Plastics Engineers 2004 - Sparks-Thomas award from the ACS Rubber Division 2015 - (with Benjamin Hsiao) Cooperative Research Award in Polymer Science and Engineering, Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Division of the American Chemical Society "2015 Award Winners" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
  • Development of Polymer Nanocomposites from Renewable Cellulose Nanocrystals [Ph.D. thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • In this thesis, graphene is incorporated into polymer matrices via two distinct fabrication approaches: (I) infiltration of a three-dimensional filler matrix with elastomer mixture and (II) compounding by twin screw extruder, followed by injection moulding. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • This is owing to the compromised filler morphology and the lack of efficient bonding between polymer melt and the GnPs. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • The effects of nanofillers on thermal, mechanical and rheological properties were reported, and the obtained results were discussed in terms of morphology, state of dispersion and distribution of the nanofillers within the PP matrix. (degruyter.com)
  • Nowadays, the chemical industry is looking for sustainable chemicals to synthesize nanocomposite bio-based polyurethane foams, PUs, with the aim to replace the conventional petrochemical precursors. (mdpi.com)
  • Thermoplastic Vulcanizates from Various Rubber-Plastic Combinations ", Rubber Chem. (degruyter.com)
  • Morphology characterization observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and 3D microfocus X-ray computerized tomography showed that the dynamic vulcanization with nanoclay addition changed the blend morphology from a co-continuous-like structure to droplet-like phase one, and the clay remained within NR phase in intercalated and aggregated forms. (degruyter.com)
  • This is largely due to the improved dispersion with less agglomeration of fillers with retained morphology that maximized the filler effects. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Wide X-ray diffraction (WAXD) patterns and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of the prepared nanocomposites revealed that the nanofillers were mostly dispersed into the PP phase and the dispersion state of GNs was improved with functionalization of graphene. (degruyter.com)
  • An , J.-E. , Jeon , G. W. and Jeong , Y. G. , " Preparation and Properties of Polypropylene Nanocomposites Reinforced with Exfoliated Graphene ", Fibers Polym. (degruyter.com)
  • Bao , C. , Guo , Y. , Song , L. and Hu , Y. , " Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanocomposites Based on Graphene and Graphite Oxide: A Comparative Investigation of Property and Mechanism ", J. Mater. (degruyter.com)
  • Graphene oxide filled nanocomposite with novel electrical and dielectric properties. (speedmixer.uk)
  • Some possibilities to increase the environmental sustainability in the synthesis of nanocomposite PUs include the use of chemicals and additives derived from renewable sources (such as vegetable oils or biomass wastes), which comprise increasingly wider base raw materials. (mdpi.com)
  • Bifunctional Carbanionic Synthesis of Fully Bio-Based Triblock Structures Derived from β-Farnesene and ll-Dilactide: Thermoplastic Elastomers. (leibniz-inm.de)
  • Crystalline Carbosilane-Based Block Copolymers: Synthesis by Anionic Polymerization and Morphology Evaluation in the Bulk State. (leibniz-inm.de)
  • The DMTA results revealed that the nanocomposites based on PP-g-GOSs had lower damping behavior and the intensity of the loss factor decreased by increasing the GNs content. (degruyter.com)
  • Development of Pet/Kaolin Nanocomposites with Improved Mechanical Properties [Ph.D. thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • Dynamic mechanical analysis also showed a decrease in the damping factor, tan δ of composite samples compared to neat elastomer, indicating the less dissipation heat production in each cycle and hence increasing fatigue life of the samples. (ripi.ir)
  • Based on the results of this study, it is confirmed that the incorporation of right selected nanoclay into NBR matrix offers increased mechanical and thermal strengths and barrier properties over conventional virgin elastomer. (ripi.ir)
  • and the samples were characterized in terms of morphology, density and porosity to relate with mechanical properties (tensile, flexion, impact and hardness). (4spe.org)
  • The resulting morphology in the bulk state is investigated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) revealing the intended hexagonal cylindrical morphology. (bsz-bw.de)
  • Mineral nanoparticles having spherical or plate structures are scattered in polymeric matrices in nanocomposites (Njuguna et al . (ncsu.edu)
  • Abstract: Modern technology demands the development of strong and flame-resistant multifunctional thermoplastic-based nanocomposites that are also compatible with three-dimensional (3D) printing, as this method has become a standard production process in essential industries. (imdea.org)
  • The book emphasizes interdisciplinary research on processing, morphology, structure, and properties as well as applications in packaging of food and industrial products. (routledge.com)
  • Improvement of Barrier Properties of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)/Organoclay Nanocomposites [Ph.D. thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • Morphology and Properties of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)/Clay Nanocomposites [Ph.D. thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • Electrorheological elastomers (EREs) are smart elastomers with tunable dynamic properties by applying electric field. (intechopen.com)
  • Development of Polylactide (PLA) and PLA Nanocomposite Foams in Injection Molding for Automotive Applications [Ph.D. thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • FYA of Burcu Ozdemir, entitled "Developing Multi-Functional Nanocomposites: A Data-Driven Exploration of Composition, Processing Parameters, and Property Optimization" November 24, at 12:00 am in the Seminar Room. (imdea.org)
  • Changes in surface free energy and surface conductivity of carbon nanotubes/polyimide nanocomposite films induced by UV irradiation. (uni-freiburg.de)
  • Extrusion-gonflage de films de polyéthylène en mousse pour application à une géomembrane : détermination des paramètres optimaux du procédé [Master's thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • H. Nabil, H. Ismail and A.R. Azura, "Recycled polyethylene terephthalate filled natural rubber compounds: effects of filler loading and types of matrix", Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, vol. 43, pp. 429-449, 2011. (chula.ac.th)
  • Polypropylene, (C 3 H 6 ) n (PP) is a well-known thermoplastic. (ncsu.edu)
  • In 1992, he accepted a faculty position at North Carolina State University, where he supervises the Macromolecular Materials & Morphology Group. (rubber.org)
  • 1 Self-assembly and Morphology Diagrams for Solution and Bulk Materials: Experimental Aspects, Vahik Krikorian, Youngjong Kang, and Edwin L. Thomas. (chemtec.org)
  • In order to overcome these drawbacks two research lines have been set up: blending thermoplastic starch with biobased reinforcements from agricultural wastes like barley straw and grape wastes, and testing the foamability of these materials with a Microwave-foaming method. (4spe.org)
  • 10°C). As a result, ice is a very slippery, self-lubricating substance on which most materials, thought to give high traction (e.g. elastomers), cannot achieve high coefficients of friction (COF ~ 0.1). (4spe.org)
  • This filler matrix is then subsequently infiltrated with elastomer mixture. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • A new series of soybean-oil-based elastomers poly(epoxidized soybean oil-co-decamethylene diamine)(PESD) was synthesized by ring-opening polymerization from epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) and decamethylene diamine (DDA) in different molar ratios. (edu.au)
  • Property and morphology development in nanocomposite thermoplastic elastomer gels. (mpg.de)
  • Development of Polylactide-Clay Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications [Master's thesis, École Polytechnique de Montréal]. (polymtl.ca)
  • Without the requirement of large-sized electromagnetic coils, the smart devices based on EREs have simpler structures than those based on magnetorheological (MR) elastomers. (intechopen.com)
  • Adam gave a talk on "Thermoplastic Elastomers with Crystallization-Driven Network Formation from Single-Phase Melts. (princeton.edu)
  • This suggested that nanoclay worked as a kind of morphology modifier during dynamic vulcanization. (degruyter.com)
  • The experimental results indicated that the nanoclay had a positive effect on improving the 60/40 NR/PP blend morphology, which provided a little benefit to strength of the TPVs. (degruyter.com)