Polymer composites: from nano- to macro-scale

Abstract

Nano-Composites: Structure and Properties. Carbon nanotube reinforced polymers: a state of the art review.- Application of non-layered nanoparticles in polymer modification.- Reinforcement of thermosetting polymers by the incorporation of micro- and nanoparticles.- Polyimides reinforced with the sol-gel derived organosilicon nanophase: synthesis and structure-property relationships.- Layered silicate/rubber nanocomposites via latex and solution intercalations.- Property improvements of an epoxy resin by nanosilica particle reinforcement.- Special Characterization Methods and Modelling. Micro-scratch testing and FE contact and debonding analysis of polymer composites.- Determination of interface strength of polymer-polymer joints by a curved interface tensile test.- Manufacturing and characterization of microfibrillar reinforced composites from different polymer blends.- Tribological characteristics of micro- and nanoparticle reinforced polymer composites.- Macro-Composites: Processing and Application. Production of thermoplastic towpregs and towpreg-based composites.- Manufacturing of tailored reinforcements for LCM processes.- De-consolidation and re-consolidation of thermoplastic composites during processing.- LFT composites in automotive applications.- Mechanical Performance of Macro-Composites. Deformation mechanisms of knitted fabric composites.- Impact damage in composite laminates.- Discontinuous basalt fiber reinforced hybrid composites.- Accelerated testing methodology for durability of polymer composites.- Author index.- Subject index.