Polymer-Matrix Composites: Materials, Mechanics and Applications

✍ Scribed by Beth Sparks, Elias Rice

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 286
• Series: Polymer Science and Technology
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This books opens with an evaluation of the effects of the acid environment on sulfur-polymer matrix composite, with Portland cement-based composite chosen as a comparative material. Unlike conventional Portland cement-based composites, sulfur-polymer matrix composites are produced without water and achieve final strength in few days. Following this, the effects of electron beam irradiation on copper oxide added polymer matrix composite was investigated. Copper oxide added polymer matrix composite has been known for engineering applications that involving plastics moving parts to reduce friction. In a separate study, inorganic Montmorillonite nanofibers and organic cellulose nanofibers obtained through acid hydrolysis were simultaneously added to plasticized starch with defined CNF-to-MMT ratio and processed into nanocomposites by melt extrusion. The continuously isothermal aerobic ageing on samples was carried out by oven-heating at 60 DegreesC so as to investigate the organic nanofillers as an alternative to inorganic nanofillers. The authors also investigate the physico-mechanical characteristic of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and starch blends when undergone acid and alkaline attacks. In the following chapter, simulation of the temperature distribution in textile composite structures is achieved by utilizing an analytical-symbolic approach. Analytical heating solutions along each yarn provide accurate solutions with far fewer nodes than numerical solutions, and require the minimum number of symbolic network nodes. The final investigation was conducted to investigate the effects of copper (II) oxide (CuO) composition on the degradability of high density polyethylene/ethylene vinyl acetate (HDPE/EVA) blends. It was observed that both degree of crystallinity and crystallites sizes of the composited increased after the ageing operation.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
The Synthesis of a Sulfur-Polymer Matrix Composite and Morphological Analysis of the Samples in Extreme Conditions
Abstract
1. Introduction
1.1. The First Procedure
1.2. The Second Procedure
1.3. The Third Procedure
1.4. The Fourth Procedure
1.5. The Fifth Procedure
1.6. The Sixth Procedure
2. Experimental
2.1. Methodology of Experimental Work
2.2. Materials
2.2.1. Aggregate
2.2.2. Sulfur
2.2.3. Filler
2.2.4. Cement
2.3. Polymerization of Sulfur
2.4. Manufacturing Process of Sulfur-Polymer Matrix Composite Samples
2.5. Manufacturing Process of Portland Cement Composite Samples
2.6. Methods
2.6.1. Accelerated Destruction
2.6.2. Morphology Investigation
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Macroscopic Observation
3.2. Interpretation of Sulfur-Polymer Matrix Composite Resistance against Hydrochloric Acid
3.3. Mathematical Morphological Analysis
3.3.1. Analysis of the Results Obtained for Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite
3.3.2. Analysis of the Results Obtained for Portland Cement Composite
3.3.3. Comparison of the Results Obtained for Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite and Portland Cement Composite
3.4. Morphological Analysis by SEM
3.4.1. SEM analysis of Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite
3.4.2. SEM Analysis of Portland Cement Composite
3.4.3. Comparison of the SEM Results Obtained for Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite and Portland Cement Composite
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2
An Investigation of Electron Beam Irradiation on Enhancing Copper (I) Oxide in a Polyethylene Matrix Composite
Abstract
Introduction
Experimental
Materials
Samples Preparation
Gel Content
Hot Set Test
Tensile Test
Morphology Observation
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Test
Results and Discussion
Gel Content Analysis
Hot Set Test
Mechanical Properties Analysis
Morphologies Analysis
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3
Thermal Ageing Studies of Starch-Based Nanocomposites Reinforced with Different Weight Ratio Organic-to-Inorganic Nanofillers
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Experimental
2.1. Materials
2.2. Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers
2.3. Preparation of TPS and Nanocomposite Films
2.4. Thermal Ageing Studies
2.5. Characterizations
2.5.1. Tensile Test
2.5.2. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Analysis
2.5.3. Water Absorption Test
2.5.4. Impact Test
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Mechanical Properties Analysis
3.2. Morphological Structure Analysis
3.3. Water Absorption Properties
3.4. Impact Resistance
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 4
An Analysis of Electron Beam Irradiation Interaction with Transition Metal Oxide and Salt Presence in Thermoplastic Starch
Abstract
Introduction
Experimental
Materials
Samples Preparation
Tensile Test
Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Analysis
Thermoravimetric Analysis (TGA)
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Test
Results and Discussion
Mechanical Properties Analysis
Tensile Strength
Elongation at Break
Young’s Modulus
Thermal Properties
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5
Analysis of Starch Added Polyethylene Blends Characteristics When Subjected to Acid and Alkaline Attacks
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Methodology
2.1. Materials
2.2. Samples Preparation
2.3. Tensile Test
2.4. X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD)
2.5. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Tensile Properties
3.2. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis
3.3. Morphologies Observation
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6
A Network Approach to Thermo-Electrical Modeling of Textile Composite Structures
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Proposed Methodology
2.1. The Analytical Solution of Networked Elements
2.1.1. The Format of Input Files
2.2. Symbolic Network Analysis Solution
2.3. Numerical Solution
2.4. Simulation Sequence of Therminator3D
3. Applications and Results
3.1. Non-Crimp Fabric Network
3.2. Woven Fabric Network
3.3. Large-Scale Fabric Network
Conclusion and Future Work
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 7
An Investigation of the Effects of RAMP Temperature Degradation of Copper (ii) Oxide Added Polyethylene/Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Composite
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Experimental
2.1. Materials and Sample Preparation
2.2. Characterization Techniques
2.2.1. Tensile Test
2.2.2. Differential Scanning Calorimetry
2.2.3. Thermogravimetric Analysis
2.2.4. X-Ray Diffraction
2.2.5. Scanning Electron Microscopy
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Tensile Test
3.2. Differential Scanning Calorimetry
3.3. Thermogravimetric Analysis
3.4. X-Ray Diffraction
3.5. Scanning Electron Microscopy
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Index
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