scholarly journals A comparison of mechanical properties and X-ray tomography analysis of different out-of-autoclave manufactured thermoplastic composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (19-20) ◽  
pp. 703-720
Author(s):  
Diego Saenz-Castillo ◽  
María I Martín ◽  
Vanessa García-Martínez ◽  
Abhiram Ramesh ◽  
Mark Battley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Consolidation Process ◽  
Plane Shear ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Void Distribution ◽  
Out Of Autoclave

Three different out-of-autoclave manufacturing processes of CF/poly-ether-ether-ketone thermoplastic composites were characterized, including innovative laser-assisted automated fibre placement with in situ consolidation. Characterization techniques included differential scanning calorimetry, ultrasonic non-destructive testing and matrix digestion, in addition to 3D X-ray microcomputed tomography to investigate the void distribution, size and shape. The results revealed that in situ consolidation process can lead to the accumulation of large voids between the upper layers. Interlaminar shear, in-plane shear, tensile and flexure testing were used for mechanical evaluation. A reduction in the mechanical properties was observed for in situ consolidation laminates when compared to the other out-of-autoclave methods. The drop in mechanical properties of in situ consolidation laminates was mainly attributed to the differences found in void distribution and size. Optimization of processing parameters along with higher quality prepreg raw material could be of assistance for the improvement of mechanical properties of in situ consolidation structures.

Synthesis and application of functionalized ionic liquids as solvent to corn stalk for phenolic resin modification

e-Polymers ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liying Guo ◽  
Bin Zhang ◽  
Shiyang Bai ◽  
Xiuyun Ma ◽  
Zhiming Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Phenolic Resin ◽  
Corn Stalk ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Good Solubility

AbstractThree functionalized ionic liquids (ILs) of [HeMIM]Cl, [CeMIM]Cl, and [AeMIM]Br that can dissolve corn stalk were synthesized and characterized via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and 1H NMR. The dissolved corn stalk was in situ blended with phenol and formaldehyde to produce modified phenolic resin composites. The resulting composites were characterized via FTIR, differential scanning calorimetry, and X-ray diffraction analysis, and tested for their mechanical properties. In addition, the effects of ILs on the dissolution rate of corn stalks and on the mechanical properties of the modified phenolic resin were investigated as well. The results showed that the synthesized ILs presented good solubility toward corn stalk at the optimum temperature of 90°C. After modification with corn stalk dissolved in ILs, the mechanical properties of phenolic resin were significantly improved. At the same conditions, the phenolic resin modified with [AeMIM]Br presented the lowest concentration of free formaldehyde and the best mechanical properties, in which the tensile strength and impact strength were improved from 3.28 MPa and 0.93 kJ/m2 to 9.36 MPa and 5.74 kJ/m2, respectively, but the hardness only changed slightly.

In situ measurement of vacuum consolidation of commingled thermoplastic composites using a non-contact displacement sensor

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (22) ◽  
pp. 2046-2063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Chiasson ◽  
Jeremy Laliberté
Keyword(s):  
Displacement Sensor ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Vacuum Consolidation ◽  
Consolidation Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Thickness Change ◽  
Consolidation Behavior

A vacuum consolidation process has been investigated for use with commingled thermoplastic composites. In particular, the vacuum consolidation behavior of commingled polypropylene/glass and commingled nylon/carbon precursors were studied. Laminates were consolidated in a convection oven under vacuum pressure and the thickness change of the laminates was measured by the use of a novel in situ non-contact eddy current displacement sensing technique. An empirical consolidation model was then fit to the measured experimental results to be used to predict future process cycles. The overall quality of the resulting laminates was assessed using cross-sectional analysis and mechanical strength and stiffness testing. Dynamic mechanical analysis and differential scanning calorimetry were also used to measure the physical properties of laminates produced using differing consolidation cycles to further assess the quality of the resulting laminates. The use of a non-contact in situ consolidation measurement technique was shown to be a useful tool for assessing the consolidation behavior of commingled thermoplastic laminates.

scholarly journals Review: Filament Winding and Automated Fiber Placement with In Situ Consolidation for Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Polymer Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1951
Author(s):  
Yi Di Boon ◽  
Sunil Chandrakant Joshi ◽  
Somen Kumar Bhudolia
Keyword(s):  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Filament Winding ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Consolidation Process ◽  
Fiber Placement ◽  
Automated Fiber Placement

Fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are gaining popularity in many industries due to their short consolidation cycles, among other advantages over thermoset-based composites. Computer aided manufacturing processes, such as filament winding and automated fiber placement, have been used conventionally for thermoset-based composites. The automated processes can be adapted to include in situ consolidation for the fabrication of thermoplastic-based composites. In this paper, a detailed literature review on the factors affecting the in situ consolidation process is presented. The models used to study the various aspects of the in situ consolidation process are discussed. The processing parameters that gave good consolidation results in past studies are compiled and highlighted. The parameters can be used as reference points for future studies to further improve the automated manufacturing processes.

scholarly journals Effects of Sintering Temperature on Densification, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Based Alloy by High-Velocity Compaction

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Xianjie Yuan ◽  
Xuanhui Qu ◽  
Haiqing Yin ◽  
Zaiqiang Feng ◽  
Mingqi Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Velocity ◽  
Sintered Density ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
High Velocity Compaction ◽  
Sintered Temperature

This present work investigates the effects of sintering temperature on densification, mechanical properties and microstructure of Al-based alloy pressed by high-velocity compaction. The green samples were heated under the flow of high pure (99.99 wt%) N2. The heating rate was 4 °C/min before 315 °C. For reducing the residual stress, the samples were isothermally held for one h. Then, the specimens were respectively heated at the rate of 10 °C/min to the temperature between 540 °C and 700 °C, held for one h, and then furnace-cooled to the room temperature. Results indicate that when the sintered temperature was 640 °C, both the sintered density and mechanical properties was optimum. Differential Scanning Calorimetry, X-ray diffraction of sintered samples, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, and Transmission Electron Microscope were used to analyse the microstructure and phases.

Research on compatibility and surface of high impact bio-based polyamide

2021 ◽  
pp. 095400832110055
Author(s):  
Yang Wang ◽  
Yuhui Zhang ◽  
Yuhan Xu ◽  
Xiucai Liu ◽  
Weihong Guo
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
High Impact ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

The super-tough bio-based nylon was prepared by melt extrusion. In order to improve the compatibility between bio-based nylon and elastomer, the elastomer POE was grafted with maleic anhydride. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) were used to study the compatibility and micro-distribution between super-tough bio-based nylon and toughened elastomers. The results of mechanical strength experiments show that the 20% content of POE-g-MAH has the best toughening effect. After toughening, the toughness of the super-tough nylon was significantly improved. The notched impact strength was 88 kJ/m2 increasing by 1700%, which was in line with the industrial super-tough nylon. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) were used to study the crystallization behavior of bio-based PA56, and the effect of bio-based PA56 with high crystallinity on mechanical properties was analyzed from the microstructure.

Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Composites via In Situ Polymerization from Cyclic Oligomers

2013 ◽  
Vol 750-752 ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Kou An Hao ◽  
Zhen Qing Wang ◽  
Li Min Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Thermoplastic Matrix ◽  
Polymerization Catalyst ◽  
Short Beam ◽  
Beam Shear ◽  
Cyclic Oligomers

Fiber impregnation has been the main obstacle for thermoplastic matrix with high viscosity. This problem could be surmounted by adapting low viscous polymeric precursors Woven basalt fabric reinforced poly (butylenes terephthalate) composites were produced via in-situ polymerization at T=210°C. Before polymerization, catalyst was introduced to the reinforcement surface with different concentration. DSC is used to determine the polymerization and crystallization. SEM is used to detect whether the catalyst existed on surface. Both flexural and short-beam shear test are employed to study the corresponding mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Microstructure and mechanical properties of slowly cooled Cu47.5Zr47.5Al5

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 326-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Das ◽  
S. Pauly ◽  
C. Duhamel ◽  
B.C. Wei ◽  
J. Eckert
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Strain ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
High Yield ◽  
High Yield Strength ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Arc Melting ◽  
Martensite Matrix

Cu47.5Zr47.5Al5 was prepared by arc melting and solidified in situ by suction casting into 2–5-mm-diameter rods under various cooling rates (200–2000 K/s). The microstructure was investigated along the length of the rods by electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and mechanical properties were investigated under compression. The microstructure of differently prepared specimens consists of macroscopic spherical shape chemically inhomogeneous regions together with a low volume fraction of randomly distributed CuZr B2 phase embedded in a 2–7 nm size clustered “glassy-martensite” matrix. The as-cast specimens show high yield strength (1721 MPa), pronounced work-hardening behavior up to 2116 MPa and large fracture strain up to 12.1–15.1%. The fracture strain decreases with increasing casting diameter. The presence of chemical inhomogenities and nanoscale “glassy-martensite” features are beneficial for improving the inherent ductility of the metallic glass.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF DOXORUBICIN CONTAINING NANOGELS FOR DELIVERY TO CANCER CELLS

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 178-183
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar ◽  
Hemant K. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Gellan Gum ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Green Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Oppositely Charged ◽  
Chemical Cross Linking

The objective of this study is to prepare nanogels were prepared via charged gellan gum. It was prepared by in situ cross linking reaction between two oppositely charged materials by green method without use of chemical cross linking agents. The prepared nanogels were characterized by Dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and X- Ray diffractometry. The prepared formulation had average particle size of 226 nm with polydispersity index of 0.3. The doxorubicin loaded nanogel demonstrated sustained release for 20 h. The prepared nanogels were hemocompatible and cyctocompatible as revealed by hemocompatibility and MTT assay respectively. All results confirmed that these nanogels can be used for cancer treatment. Keywords: Nanogel, Chitosan, Gellan gum, Doxorubicin, Cancer.

scholarly journals A method for pet mechanical properties enhancement

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1725
Author(s):  
Raffaella Aversa ◽  
Relly Victoria Virgil Petrescu ◽  
Antonio Apicella ◽  
Florian Ion Tiberiu Petrescu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Liquid Crystalline Polymers ◽  
Molecular Structures ◽  
Reactive Blending ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Shear Transfer ◽  
Crystalline Polymers ◽  
Reactive Compatibilizer

A method for PET mechanical properties enhancement by reactive blending with HBA/HNA Liquid Crystalline Polymers for in situ highly fibrillar composites preparation is presented. LCP/PET blends were reactively extruded in presence of Pyromellitic Di-Anhydride (PMDA) and then characterized by Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermally Stimulated Currents and tensile mechanical properties. Moderate amounts of LCP in the PET (0.5 and 5%) and small amounts of thermo-active and reactive compatibilizer in the blend (0.3%) were found to significantly improve LCP melt dispersion, melts shear transfer and LCP fibril formation and adhesion. An unexpected improvement was probably due to the presence of two distinct phases’ supra-molecular structures involving PET-LCP and PMDA.

scholarly journals Characterization of the Interface Between the Bulk Glass Forming Alloy Zr41Ti14Cu12Ni10Be23 with Pure Metals and Ceramics

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1617-1621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Schroers ◽  
Konrad Samwer ◽  
Frigyes Szuecs ◽  
William L. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Sessile Drop ◽  
Bulk Glass ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Glass Forming ◽  
Processing Times ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The reaction of the bulk glass forming alloy Zr41Ti14Cu12Ni10Be23 (Vit 1) with W, Ta, Mo, AlN, Al2O3, Si, graphite, and amorphous carbon was investigated. Vit 1 samples were melted and subsequently solidified after different processing times on discs of the different materials. Sessile drop examinations of the macroscopic wetting of Vit 1 on the discs as a function of temperature were carried out in situ with a digital optical camera. The reactions at the interfaces between the Vit 1 sample and the different disc materials were investigated with an electron microprobe. The structure and thermal stability of the processed Vit 1 samples were examined by x-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry. The results are discussed in terms of possible applications for composite materials.

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