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Curing reaction and product properties of polysulfones terminated with active functional groups
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 1991-11-20)
The curing processes of maleimide-terminated polyether sulfone oligomers ( M n from 1100 to 3000) and ethynyl-terminated polysulfone prepolymers ( M n from 2600 to 12000) were investigated by means of DSC. The ...
Crosslinking chemistry for high-performance polymer networks
(Elsevier, 1994-11)
A new thermally reactive monomer has been designed and synthesized that brings novel crosslinking chemistry to high-performance polymers. This monomer (XTA) is a derivative of terephthalic acid and was based on the thermal ...
Interfacial adhesion and toughening mechanisms in an alloy of polycarbonate/polyethylene
(Elsevier, 1992)
Interfacial adhesion and toughening mechanisms in an alloy of polycarbonate/polyethylene (PC/PE) are investigated using transmission electron microscopy. In contrast to the general speculation, it is found that the PE ...
Phase transformations of a liquid crystalline epoxy during curing
(Elsevier, 1994-06)
The phase transformations of a novel liquid crystalline epoxy, diglycidyl ether of 4,4'-dihydroxy-[alpha]-methylstilbene (DGEDHMS), from isotropic phase to liquid crystalline phase during curing have been studied using a ...
Large volume, high-performance applications of fibers in civil engineering
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2002-01-18)
This article presents an overview of fiber applications in cementitious composites. The socio-economic considerations surrounding materials development in civil engineering in general, and fiber reinforced cementitious ...
Positronium formation in semicrystalline poly(ethylene terephthalate)
(Elsevier, 1994-01)
The probability of positronium (Ps) formation in semicrystalline poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), has been investigated by means of positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (p.a.l.s.). The p.a.l.s. data are correlated ...
Mechanical properties of in situ composites based on polycarbonate and a liquid crystalline polymer
(Elsevier, 1994-08)
The mechanical properties of in situ composites based on blends of polycarbonate and a liquid crystalline copoly(ester amide) (Vectra B950) have been studied as functions of the liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) concentration ...
Toughening mechanisms in core-shell rubber modified polycarbonate
(Elsevier, 1990-12)
We have conducted a study of toughening mechanisms in rubber modified polycarbonate systems in order to evaluate the sequence of deformation events which improve fracture toughness. We conclude that cavitation of the rubber ...
Deformation behaviour of a polycarbonate plate with a circular hole: finite elements model and experimental observations
(Elsevier, 1988-09)
The unique and complex deformation behaviour of ductile polymers has received considerable attention in the polymer field. Much research has been conducted to study the yielding and post-yielding behaviour of polymers. In ...
Rate and temperature effects on the fracture toughness of a rubber-modified epoxy
(Elsevier, 1993-04)
A series of three-point bend fracture toughness tests was performed at various loading rates and temperatures on both rubber-modified and unmodified epoxy specimens. The fracture toughness of the modified samples was ...