Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(21), P. 11056 - 11066
Published: May 13, 2024
The
anti-aging
agent
TiO2–polyacrylonitrile
(PAN)
and
the
mechanical
strengthening
CSW–PAN
were
prepared
by
radical
polymerization
using
rutile
nano-titanium
dioxide
(TiO2)
anhydrous
calcium
sulfate
whisker
(CSW)
as
raw
materials.
structures
of
TiO2–PAN
characterized
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
X-ray
photoelectron
(XPS).
Simultaneously,
properties,
aging
thermal
stability
TiO2–PAN/CSW–PAN/polypropylene
(PP)
composites
studied,
results
showed
that
surfaces
whiskers
successfully
grafted
with
acrylonitrile.
Owing
to
introduction
new
elements,
such
acrylonitrile,
have
properties.
In
comparison
impact
strength
tensile
TiO2–PAN/PP
TiO2–PAN/CSW–PAN/PP
before
aging,
it
can
be
proven
adding
significantly
enhance
properties
TiO2–PAN/CSW–PAN/PP.
After
1000
h
ternary
composite
was
19.88
MPa
when
addition
amount
3%.
Moreover,
material
after
is
even
better
than
non-aging
pure
PP
materials,
proving
service
life
improved
products
extended,
unnecessary
waste
environmental
pollution
relieved,
needs
specific
engineering
fields
met.
Composites Part C Open Access,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 100495 - 100495
Published: July 1, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
explore
the
use
sustainable
basalt
fiber
(BF)
as
compared
glass
and
talc
in
injection
molded
engineering
polyamide
6,6
(PA
6,6)
plastic
composite.
Basalt
fibers
having
lengths
3
mm
12
were
added
PA
at
23
30
wt.%
fabricate
composites.
addition
restricts
mobility
polymer
chain
composites,
leading
its
increased
viscosity.
Rheological
results
showed
that
out-of-phase
response
applied
stress
indicated
composite
could
dissipate
more
energy,
elastic
behaviour
under
deformation
with
increasing
wt.%.
length
had
a
larger
effect
on
mechanical
properties
composites
load.
produced
higher
tensile
strength
modulus
than
while
resulted
25
%
increase
flexural
strength.
experimental
theoretical
predicted
by
rule
mixtures
an
interaction
between
matrix
fiber.
Morphological
analysis
shows
agglomeration
mm.
Glass
fiber-reinforced
slightly
performance
6,6.
However,
demonstrated
better
strength,
modulus,
heat
deflection
temperature
talc-reinforced
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
141(29)
Published: May 15, 2024
Abstract
Basalt
fiber
reinforced
polypropylene
composites
with
two
initial
lengths
(3.2
and
6.4
mm)
were
fabricated
using
twin‐screw
extrusion
compounding.
In
the
case
of
smaller
length,
basalt
fibers
predominantly
served
as
nucleating
agents
for
thereby
resulting
in
an
increase
degree
crystallinity.
The
addition
polypropylene‐g‐maleic
anhydride
(PP‐g‐MA)
caused
matrix
to
become
amorphous,
which
was
due
establishment
a
fiber–matrix
interphase.
This
behavior
different
relatively
larger
length
especially
at
higher
content.
reduction
decrease
crystallinity,
this
hindered
ability
form
crystals.
Addition
PP‐g‐MA
established
interphase
synergistically
contributing
increased
amorphousness
mm
length.
Reduced
processing
also
accelerated
thermal
degradation
mm.
However,
resulted
orientation,
contributed
improvement
tensile
flexural
properties
At
30%
content,
strength
modulus
modified
improved
by
18%
13%
compared
3.2
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(6)
Published: April 2, 2024
From
their
foundational
role
in
electronics
to
pivotal
contributions
the
structural
domain,
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
exemplify
a
revolutionary
nanomaterial
with
broad
applications.
The
chemical
inertness
of
CNT
surface
is
primary
limitation
that
restricts
full
utilization
CNTs
for
mass
use
several
Herein,
works
performed
on
development
surface‐modified
known
as
periodically
patterned
structures
are
focused.
Different
including
shish
kebab,
nanofiber,
nanoflower,
and
cheetah
skin
have
been
studied.
Periodic
patterning
offers
chance
improve
nanotube's
properties
roughness,
facilitating
better
interaction
matrix.
Additionally,
fully
controllable
processing
procedure
opens
significant
opportunities
additional
modification
attachment
phases
onto
specific
areas
CNTs.
periodic
aspect
holds
promise
production
CNTs,
enhancing
multifunctionality.
This
advancement
has
potential
cater
diverse
array
applications,
offering
improved
functionality
mass‐production
setting.
Hybrid Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 100253 - 100253
Published: July 22, 2024
With
a
focus
on
sustainable
natural
fiber
reinforced
polypropylene
composites
in
varied
industries
like
automotive
and
aerospace,
this
study
investigates
the
impact
of
matrix
modification
surface
treatment
basalt
fibers
thermomechanical
properties
heterophasic
composites.
Polypropylene
was
achieved
by
adding
maleic
anhydride
grafted
(PP-g-MA),
resulting
that
exhibited
133
%
improvement
tensile
strength
256
modulus
at
30
weight
compared
to
neat
polypropylene.
The
short
underwent
silane
treatment;
However,
thermal
used
strip
default
manufacturer's
sizing
resulted
fluffy
fibres
texture,
which
led
agglomeration
feeding
issues
during
processing.
Although
helped
establish
better
fiber-matrix
interphase,
no
significant
observed.
saw
343
as
Resizing
following
recovery
end-of-life
stage
composite
would
be
challenging
due
nature
fibers.
Therefore,
any
should
done
initial
manufacturing
stage,
later
stages
requires
detailed
study.
INCAS BULLETIN,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 99 - 111
Published: June 10, 2024
This
paper
presents
a
study
regarding
the
obtaining,
characterizing
and
mechanically
testing
new
laminar
composite
material,
consisting
of
epoxy
resin
reinforced
with
basalt
plain
fabric.
The
composites
were
obtained
by
manual
lay-up,
cross-link
stage
being
developed
pressure
molding
in
hydraulic
press.
Rectangular
plates
cut
into
samples
specific
shapes,
for
mechanical
tests
(tensile,
three-point
bending
compression).
After
testing,
fracture
zone
was
analyzed
using
optical
microscopy
to
observe
behavior
following
stresses
applied
(fracture
mechanism,
voids
presence
fiber
delamination
identification).
Due
low
costs
non-hazardous
nature,
fibers
can
be
serious
competitor
production
that
could
successfully
replace
ordinary
glass
composites.
properties
tensile,
bending,
compression
epoxy-resin-impregnated
are
comparable
even
exceed
those
widely
used
fiberglass
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Basalt
fiber‐reinforced
polypropylene
(BFPP)
is
an
important
composite
for
thermoplastic
polymer
materials
with
wide
applications
due
to
the
strong
mechanical
properties
and
ease
of
recycling,
composites
are
highly
dependent
on
interfacial
adhesion
between
fibers
matrices,
especially
foamed
products.
In
this
study,
in
order
enhance
BF
PP,
a
novel
situ
treating
technology,
which
was
proved
modify
rapidly
surface
BF,
proposed
used
fabricating
BFPP
composite.
After
treatment
by
both
silane
coupling
agent
self‐made
sizing
agent,
exhibited
uneven
regular
grooves,
PP
matrix
achieved,
leading
enhanced
shear
strength
(ISS)
14.39
MPa.
Hence,
tensile
solid
samples
were
53.64
50.48
MPa,
showed
roughly
57.1%
79.4%
increase
than
that
untreated
indicating
efficient
reinforcing
effect
BFs
composites.
Moreover,
parts
more
sensitive
ISS
ones,
attributed
variation
critical
length
resulting
from
cells.
This
work
provided
facile
method
fabricate
extraordinary
application
potential
fields
industry,
sports,
transportation.
Highlights
A
processing
coating
proposed.
The
bonding
fiber
verified.
Sensitivity
different.
