401609. Polymers and plastics


Title401609. Polymers and plastics
Parent4016. Materials engineering

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Synthesis and characterization of modified phenolic resins for composites with enhanced mechanical properties
Cardona, F. and Moscou, C.. 2009. "Synthesis and characterization of modified phenolic resins for composites with enhanced mechanical properties." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

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Effects of EPON on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins
Ku, H., Cardona, F., Rogers, D. and Vandenbroucke, A.. 2008. "Effects of EPON on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins ." Lau, Alan K. T., Lu, J., Varadan, Vijay K., Chang, F. K., Tu, J. P. and Lam, P. M. (ed.) ICMMSE 2008: International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures. Hong Kong, China 28 - 31 Jul 2008 Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.47-50.536

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Variable frequency microwave (VFM) processing facilities and application in processing thermoplastic matrix composites
Ku, H. S., Siu, F., Siores, E. and Ball, J. A. R.. 2003. "Variable frequency microwave (VFM) processing facilities and application in processing thermoplastic matrix composites." Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 139 (1-3), pp. 291-295. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-0136(03)00238-3

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Sustainable materials research at USQ
Wang, Hao. 2010. "Sustainable materials research at USQ." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia .

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Effect of betelnut fibres treatment and contact conditions on adhesive wear and frictional performance of polyester composites
Nirmal, Umar, Yousif, B. F., Rilling, Dirk and Brevern, P. V.. 2010. "Effect of betelnut fibres treatment and contact conditions on adhesive wear and frictional performance of polyester composites." Wear. 268 (11-12), pp. 1354-1370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2010.02.004

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The possibility of using polymers in agriculture milling equipment
Al-Sandooq, J. M., Yousif, B. F. and Jensen, T. A.. 2011. "The possibility of using polymers in agriculture milling equipment." Banhazi, T., Saunders, C. and Hegarty, R. (ed.) SEAg 2011: Diverse Challenges, Innovative Solutions. Gold Coast, Australia 29 - 30 Sep 2011 Canberra, Australia.

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The effect of viscoelasticity on fatigue behaviour of polymer matrix composites
Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2011. "The effect of viscoelasticity on fatigue behaviour of polymer matrix composites ." Guedes, Rui Miranda (ed.) Creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites. Cambridge, United Kingdom. Woodhead Publishing Limited. pp. 492-513

Edited book (chapter)

Preparation and study of polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate composite fibres
Si, Xiaojuan, Guo, Linfeng, Wang, Yimin and Lau, Kin-Tak. 2008. "Preparation and study of polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate composite fibres." Composites Science and Technology. 68 (14), pp. 2943-2947. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2007.11.008

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Mechanical and thermal properties of chicken feather fiber/PLA green composites
Cheng, Sha, Lau, Kin-Tak, Liu, Tao, Zhao, Yong-Qing, Lam, Pou-Man and Yin, Yansheng. 2009. "Mechanical and thermal properties of chicken feather fiber/PLA green composites ." Composites Part B: Engineering. 40 (7), pp. 650-654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2009.04.011

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The effects of alkali treatment on the interfacial adhesion of bamboo fibres
Wong, K. J., Yousif, B. F. and Low, K. O.. 2010. "The effects of alkali treatment on the interfacial adhesion of bamboo fibres." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L: Journal of Materials, Design and Applications. 224 (3), pp. 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1243/14644207JMDA304

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Kinetics of in situ epoxidation of hemp oil under heterogeneous reaction conditions: an overview with preliminary results
Cooney, T. I., Cardona, F. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2011. "Kinetics of in situ epoxidation of hemp oil under heterogeneous reaction conditions: an overview with preliminary results." Cowled, Craig J. L. (ed.) 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011). Brisbane, Australia 27 - 29 Apr 2011 Brisbane, Australia.

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Mechanical properties of epoxidized hemp oil based biocomposites: preliminary results
Manthey, N. W., Cardona, F. and Aravinthan, T.. 2011. "Mechanical properties of epoxidized hemp oil based biocomposites: preliminary results." Cowled, Craig J. L. (ed.) 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011). Brisbane, Australia 27 - 29 Apr 2011 Brisbane, Australia.

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Mechanical properties of epoxy-based composites using coiled carbon nanotubes
Li, Xiao-Feng, Lau, Kin-Tak and Yin, Yan-Sheng. 2008. "Mechanical properties of epoxy-based composites using coiled carbon nanotubes." Composites Science and Technology. 68 (14), pp. 2876-2881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2007.10.019

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Imparting ultra-low friction and wear rate to epoxy by the incorporation of microencapsulated lubricant?
Guo, Qing Bing, Lau, Kin-Tak, Zheng, Bing Fa, Rong, Min Zhi and Zhang, Ming Qiu. 2009. "Imparting ultra-low friction and wear rate to epoxy by the incorporation of microencapsulated lubricant?" Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 294 (1), pp. 20-24. https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.200800257

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Strain monitoring of RC members strengthened with smart NSM FRP bars
Wang, Bo, Teng, J. G., De Lorenzis, Laura, Zhou, Li-Min, Ou, Jinping, Jin, Wei and Lau, K. T.. 2009. "Strain monitoring of RC members strengthened with smart NSM FRP bars." Construction and Building Materials. 23 (4), pp. 1698-1711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2008.07.027

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Tribological behaviour of KFRE composite
Chin, C. W. and Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "Tribological behaviour of KFRE composite." International Journal of Modern Physics B. 24 (28), pp. 5589-5599. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979210056232

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Optimal design of sandwich panels made of wood veneer hollow cores
Banerjee, S. and Bhattacharyya, D.. 2011. "Optimal design of sandwich panels made of wood veneer hollow cores." Composites Science and Technology. 71 (4), pp. 425-432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2010.12.011

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Effect of oil palm fibres volume fraction on mechanical properties of polyester composites
Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "Effect of oil palm fibres volume fraction on mechanical properties of polyester composites." International Journal of Modern Physics B. 24 (23), pp. 4459-4470. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979210056633

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Three-body abrasion on wear and frictional performance of treated betelnut fibre reinforced epoxy (T-BFRE) composite
Yousif, B. F., Nirmal, Umar and Wong, K. J.. 2010. "Three-body abrasion on wear and frictional performance of treated betelnut fibre reinforced epoxy (T-BFRE) composite." Materials and Design. 31 (9), pp. 4514-4521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2010.04.008

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Effects of natural fibre surface on composite properties: a review
Kabir, M. M., Wang, H., Aravinthan, T., Cardona, F. and Lau, K. -T.. 2011. "Effects of natural fibre surface on composite properties: a review." Cowled, Craig J. L. (ed.) 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011). Brisbane, Australia 27 - 29 Apr 2011 Brisbane, Australia.

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Polymer membranes for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell: recent advances and challenge
Bose, Saswata, Kuila, Tapas, Nguyen, Thi Xuan Hien, Kim, Nam Hoon, Lau, Kin-tak and Lee, Joong Hee. 2011. "Polymer membranes for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell: recent advances and challenge." Progress in Polymer Science. 36 (6), pp. 813-843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2011.01.003

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Multifunctional polymer nanocomposites
Leng, Jinsong and Lau, Alan kin-tak (ed.) 2011. Multifunctional polymer nanocomposites. Boca Raton, FL. United States. CRC Press.

Edited book

Performance of aluminium/vinylester particulate composite
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Reushle, Matthew T.. 2010. "Performance of aluminium/vinylester particulate composite." Nie, Jian-Feng and Morton, Allan (ed.) PRICM7: 7th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing. Cairns, Australia 02 - 06 Aug 2010 Zurich, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.654-656.2656

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Bioinspired Mechanically Adaptive Polymer Nanocomposites with Water-Activated Shape-Memory Effect
Mendez, Julie, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Eichhorn, Stephen J., Rusli, Rafeadah, Rowan, Stuart J., Foste, E. Johan and Weder, Christoph. 2011. "Bioinspired Mechanically Adaptive Polymer Nanocomposites with Water-Activated Shape-Memory Effect." Macromolecules. 44 (17), pp. 6827-6835. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma201502k

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Commercial aspects associated with bio-nanocomposites
Lonkar, Sunil P., Kumar, A. Pratheep and Singh, R. P.. 2011. "Commercial aspects associated with bio-nanocomposites." Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Future Perspectives. United Kingdom. Oxford University Press. pp. 400-420

Edited book (chapter)

Critical issues in precise machining of oversize moulds in polystyrene
Mahadi, Muhammad Razif. 2011. Critical issues in precise machining of oversize moulds in polystyrene. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Natural fibre composites with epoxidized vegetable oil (EVO) resins: a review
Manthey, N. W., Cardona, F., Aravinthan, T., Wang, H. and Cooney, T.. 2010. "Natural fibre composites with epoxidized vegetable oil (EVO) resins: a review." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Modified PF resins for composite structures with improved mechanical properties
Cardona, F., Aravinthan, T. and Moscou, C.. 2010. "Modified PF resins for composite structures with improved mechanical properties." Polymers and Polymer Composites. 18 (6), pp. 297-306.

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Adhesive and frictional behaviour of polymeric composites based on kenaf fibre
Chin, C. W. and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Adhesive and frictional behaviour of polymeric composites based on kenaf fibre." Sinha, Sujeet (ed.) 2nd International Conference on Advanced Tribology (iCAT 2008). Singapore 03 - 05 Dec 2008 Singapore.

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Tribological evaluations of polyester composites considering three orientations of CSM glass fibres using BOR machine
Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "Tribological evaluations of polyester composites considering three orientations of CSM glass fibres using BOR machine." Applied Composite Materials. 14 (2), pp. 105-116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-007-9034-2

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Abrasive wear behaviour of epoxy composite based on kenaf fibres
Yousif, B. F. and Yusaf, Talal. 2010. "Abrasive wear behaviour of epoxy composite based on kenaf fibres." Gwidon, Stachowiak (ed.) ASIATRIB 2010: Frontiers in Tribology - Knowledge and Friendship. Perth, Australia 05 - 09 Dec 2010

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Adhesive wear and frictional characteristics of UHMWPE and HDPE sliding against different counterfaces under dry contact condition
Yousif, B. F., Alsofyani, I. M. and Yusaf, Talal. 2010. "Adhesive wear and frictional characteristics of UHMWPE and HDPE sliding against different counterfaces under dry contact condition." Tribology. 4 (2), pp. 78-85. https://doi.org/10.1179/175158310X12678019274408

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An investigation on worn surfaces of chopped glass fibre reinforced polyester through SEM observations
El-Tayeb, N. S. M., Yousif, B. F. and Yap, T. C.. 2008. "An investigation on worn surfaces of chopped glass fibre reinforced polyester through SEM observations." Tribology International. 41 (5), pp. 331-340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2007.07.007

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Frictional and wear performance of polyester composites based on coir fibres
Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Frictional and wear performance of polyester composites based on coir fibres." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 223 (1), pp. 51 -59. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET455

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Wear and frictional performance of betelnut fibre-reinforced polyester composite
Gill, N. Singh and Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Wear and frictional performance of betelnut fibre-reinforced polyester composite." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 223 (2), pp. 183-194. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET516

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Evaluation of glass fiber reinforced polyester composite for multi-pass abrasive wear applications
El-Tayeb, N. S. M. and Yousif, B. F.. 2007. "Evaluation of glass fiber reinforced polyester composite for multi-pass abrasive wear applications." Wear. 262 (9-10), pp. 1140-1151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2006.11.015

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Tribological studies of polyester reinforced with CSM 450-R-glass fiber sliding against smooth stainless steel counterface
El-Tayeb, N. S. M., Yousif, B. F. and Yap, T. C.. 2005. "Tribological studies of polyester reinforced with CSM 450-R-glass fiber sliding against smooth stainless steel counterface." Wear. 261 (3-4), pp. 443-452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2005.12.014

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On the effect of counterface materials on tribo-behavior of steel wire sliding under dry contact condition
Chee, Su Be, Al Shalabi, Ammar and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "On the effect of counterface materials on tribo-behavior of steel wire sliding under dry contact condition." Surface Review and Letters. 15 (4), pp. 355-360. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X08011482

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Adhesive wear performance of CFRP multilayered polyester composites under dry/wet contact conditions
Danaelan, D. and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Adhesive wear performance of CFRP multilayered polyester composites under dry/wet contact conditions." Surface Review and Letters. 15 (6), pp. 919-925. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X08012116

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The effect of oil palm fibers as reinforcement on tribological performance of polyester composite
Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "The effect of oil palm fibers as reinforcement on tribological performance of polyester composite." Surface Review and Letters. 14 (6), pp. 1095-1102. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X07010561

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