401609. Polymers and plastics


Title401609. Polymers and plastics
Parent4016. Materials engineering

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On the effect of woven glass fabric orientations on wear and friction properties of polyester composite
Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "On the effect of woven glass fabric orientations on wear and friction properties of polyester composite." Surface Review and Letters. 14 (3), pp. 489-497. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X07009487

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Replacing of glass fibres with seed oil palm fibres for tribopolymeric composites
Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Replacing of glass fibres with seed oil palm fibres for tribopolymeric composites." Tribology. 2 (2), pp. 99-103. https://doi.org/10.1179/175158308X383189

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Optimum percentage of fly ash reinforcement in vinyl ester composites
Ku, H., Kota, V. and Trada, M.. 2010. "Optimum percentage of fly ash reinforcement in vinyl ester composites ." Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 22 (1), pp. 104-107. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2010)22:1(104)

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Adhesive wear performance of T-OPRP and UT-OPRP composites
El-Tayeb, N. S. M. and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Adhesive wear performance of T-OPRP and UT-OPRP composites." Tribology Letters. 32 (3), pp. 199-208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-008-9381-7

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An artificial neural network for prediction of the friction coefficient of multi-layer polymeric composites in three different orientations
Nasir, T., Yousif, B. F., McWilliam, S., Salih, N. D. and Hui, L. T.. 2010. "An artificial neural network for prediction of the friction coefficient of multi-layer polymeric composites in three different orientations." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 224 (2), pp. 419-429. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544062JMES1677

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Behaviour of FRP-to-concrete bonded joints
Karunasena, W. (Karu) and Williams, K.. 2006. "Behaviour of FRP-to-concrete bonded joints." Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zeng, Q., Berndt, Christopher C., Rizkalla, S., Gowripalan, N. and Matison, Janison (ed.) ACUN-5 International Composites Conference. Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Jul 2006 Sydney, New South Wales.

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Potential of kenaf fibres as reinforcement for tribological applications
Chin, C. W. and Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Potential of kenaf fibres as reinforcement for tribological applications." Wear. 267 (9-10), pp. 1550-1557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2009.06.002

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Tensile tests of phenol formaldehyde SLG reinforced composites: pilot study
Ku, H., Jacobson, W., Trada, M., Cardona, F. and Rogers, D.. 2008. "Tensile tests of phenol formaldehyde SLG reinforced composites: pilot study." Journal of Composite Materials. 42 (26), pp. 2783-2793. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998308096334

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Effects of catalysts and post-curing conditions in the polymer network of epoxy and phenolic resins: preliminary results
Munoz, J.-C., Ku, H., Cardona, F. and Rogers, D.. 2008. "Effects of catalysts and post-curing conditions in the polymer network of epoxy and phenolic resins: preliminary results ." Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 202 (1-3), pp. 486-492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2007.10.025

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Investigation by TGA-FTIR of the effect of styrene content and thickness on the UV-curing of vinylester resins
Cardona, F., Rogers, D. and Van Erp, G.. 2007. "Investigation by TGA-FTIR of the effect of styrene content and thickness on the UV-curing of vinylester resins." Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 20 (6), pp. 601-615. https://doi.org/10.1177/0892705707083950

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Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites: pilot study
Ku, Harry, Rogers, David, Davey, Robert, Cardona, Francisco and Trada, Mohan. 2008. "Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites: pilot study." Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 17 (1), pp. 85-90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-007-9115-2

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Experimental investigation of innovative hybrid composite girders with GFRP and CFRP
Asamoto, S., Mutsuyoshi, H., Aravinthan, T. and Suzukawa, K.. 2008. "Experimental investigation of innovative hybrid composite girders with GFRP and CFRP." Xie, Mike and Patnaikuni, Indubhushan (ed.) ISEC 4: Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction. Melbourne, Australia 26 - 28 Sep 2007 Leiden, Netherlands.

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Flexural behavior of hybrid FRP girder with concrete deck
Mutsuyoshi, H., Aravinthan, T., Asamoto, S., Manalo, A. C. and Suzukawa, K.. 2007. "Flexural behavior of hybrid FRP girder with concrete deck." Smith, Scott T. (ed.) 1st Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS 2007). Hong Kong, China 12 - 14 Dec 2007 Hong Kong.

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A numerical study of strain localization in elasto-thermo-viscoplastic materials using radial basis function networks
Le, Phong, Mai-Duy, Nam, Tran-Cong, Thanh and Baker, Graham. 2007. "A numerical study of strain localization in elasto-thermo-viscoplastic materials using radial basis function networks." Computers, Materials and Continua. 5 (2), pp. 129-150. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmc.2007.005.129

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Biocomposites of cellulose reinforced starch: improvement of properties by photo-induced crosslinking
Kumar, Annamalai Pratheep and Singh, Raj Pal. 2008. "Biocomposites of cellulose reinforced starch: improvement of properties by photo-induced crosslinking." Bioresource Technology. 99 (18), pp. 8803-8809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2008.04.045

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Preparation of poly 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate functionalized carbon nanotubes as novel biomaterial nanocomposites
Nanjundan, Nanjundan Ashok, Ganapathy, Hullathy Subban, Kim, Jong Su, Jeong, Yong Seok and Jeong, Yeon Tae. 2008. "Preparation of poly 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate functionalized carbon nanotubes as novel biomaterial nanocomposites." European Polymer Journal. 44 (3), pp. 579-586. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2007.12.009

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Hydrocolloid Gel Particles: Formation, Characterization, and Application
Burey, P., Bhandari, B. R., Howes, T. and Gidley, M. J.. 2008. "Hydrocolloid Gel Particles: Formation, Characterization, and Application ." Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 48 (5), pp. 361-377. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390701347801

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Durability of glass polymer composites subject to stress corrosion
Khennane, Amar and Melchers, Robert E.. 2003. "Durability of glass polymer composites subject to stress corrosion." Journal of Composites for Construction. 7 (2), pp. 109-117. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0268(2003)7:2(109)

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Relationship between microwave irradiation and constituents of composites during joining process
Ku, H. S., Ball, J. A. R. and Siores, E.. 2000. "Relationship between microwave irradiation and constituents of composites during joining process." Transactions, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 7 (3), pp. 43-49. https://doi.org/10.1080/1023697X.2000.10667833

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Non-contact extrudate profilometer: introductory paper
Taylor, Reginald, Hancock, Nigel and Tran-Cong, Thanh. 1997. "Non-contact extrudate profilometer: introductory paper." Werner, B. (ed.) 4th Annual Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (MViP 1997). Toowoomba, Australia 23 - 25 Sep 1997 USA. https://doi.org/10.1109/MMVIP.1997.625315

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Studies on polymers and composites from lignin and fiber derived from sugar cane
Doherty, William, Halley, Peter J., Edye, Les, Rogers, David, Cardona, Francisco, Park, Yosup and Woo, Tim. 2007. "Studies on polymers and composites from lignin and fiber derived from sugar cane." Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 18 (8), pp. 673-678. https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.879

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A foundational investigation of vinyl ester / cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering
Davey, Scott W.. 2004. A foundational investigation of vinyl ester / cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Investigation of the effect of styrene content on the ultimate curing of vinylester resins by TGA-FTIR
Cardona, F., Rogers, D., Davey, S. and Van Erp, G.. 2007. "Investigation of the effect of styrene content on the ultimate curing of vinylester resins by TGA-FTIR." Journal of Composite Materials. 41 (2), pp. 137-152. https://doi.org/10.1177/002199830?063357

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Plant based resins for fibre composites
Faigl, Pavel, Rogers, David, Maurin, Romain and Van Erp, Gerard. 2007. "Plant based resins for fibre composites." 4th Annual Composites Australia and Composites CRC Conference (CRC 2007): New Technology Taking Shape. Gold Coast, Australia 19 - 20 Apr 2007 Melbourne, Australia.

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Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites post-cured in microwaves
Cardona, F., Ku, H., Pattarachaiyakoop, N., Rogers, D. and Trada, M.. 2007. "Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites post-cured in microwaves." Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. 21 (14), pp. 2137-2146. https://doi.org/10.1163/156939307783152867

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Applications of fixed and variable frequency microwave (VFM) facilities in polymeric materials processing and joining
Ku, H. S., Siu, F., Siores, E. and Ball, J. A. R.. 2002. "Applications of fixed and variable frequency microwave (VFM) facilities in polymeric materials processing and joining ." Wong, S. V., Osman, M. R., Yusuff, R. M. and Ismail, N. (ed.) 2nd World Engineering Congress (WEC 2002). Sarawak, Malaysia 22 - 25 Jul 2002 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

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Applications of fixed and variable frequency microwave (VFM) facilities in polymeric materials processing and joining
Ku, H. S., Siu, F., Siores, E., Ball, J. A. R. and Blicblau, A. S.. 2001. "Applications of fixed and variable frequency microwave (VFM) facilities in polymeric materials processing and joining." 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Materials Processing. Seoul, South Korea 25 Jun 2001 Lausanne, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-0136(01)00642-2

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Yield and tensile strength of vinyl ester composites cured by microwaves
Ku, H., Trada, M., Puttgunta, V. C. and Kota, V.. 2007. "Yield and tensile strength of vinyl ester composites cured by microwaves ." Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. 21 (4), pp. 517-526. https://doi.org/10.1163/156939307780616847

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A meso-scale finite element model for environmental stress corrosion of GFRP
Khennane, Amar and Melchers, Robert E.. 2005. "A meso-scale finite element model for environmental stress corrosion of GFRP." Xie, Mike, Mouritz, Adrian, Khatibi, Akbar Afaghi, Gardiner, Craig and Chiu, Wing Kong (ed.) 4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2005). Melbourne, Australia 16 - 18 Feb 2005 Melbourne, Australia.

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Nonlinear analysis of rubber-based polymeric materials with thermal relaxation models
Melnik, R. V. N., Strunin, D. V. and Roberts, A. J.. 2005. "Nonlinear analysis of rubber-based polymeric materials with thermal relaxation models." Numerical Heat Transfer Part A: Applications. 47 (6), pp. 549-569. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407780590891236

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Vinylester/cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering
Davey, Scott W., Heldt, Tim, Van Erp, Gerard and Ayers, Stephen R.. 2005. "Vinylester/cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering." FRP International : The Official Newsletter of the International Institute for FRP in Construction. 2 (3), pp. 2-5.

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Application of variable frequency microwave (VFM) to adhesives
Ku, Harry S., Siores, Elias and Ball, James A. R.. 2005. "Application of variable frequency microwave (VFM) to adhesives." Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. 19 (11), pp. 1467-1484.

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Meso-scale finite element investigation into the short and long term strengths of glass fibre reinforced composites
Khennane, Amar and Melchers, Robert E.. 2003. Meso-scale finite element investigation into the short and long term strengths of glass fibre reinforced composites. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Photo-stabilization of EPDM-clay nanocomposites: effect of antioxidant on the preparation and durability
Lonkar, Sunil P., Annamalai, A. Pratheep and Singh, Raj Pal. 2007. "Photo-stabilization of EPDM-clay nanocomposites: effect of antioxidant on the preparation and durability." Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 18 (11), pp. 891-900. https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.925

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On the degree of crystallinity from DSC in the case of multiple melting of synthetic polymers
Fakirov, S., Banerjee S. and Lin, R. J. T.. 2007. "On the degree of crystallinity from DSC in the case of multiple melting of synthetic polymers." Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B: Physics. 46 (2), pp. 317-320. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222340601067103

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An overview on the degradability of polymer nanocomposites
Pandey, Jitendra K., Reddy, K. Raghunatha, Kumar, A. Pratheep and Singh, R.P.. 2005. "An overview on the degradability of polymer nanocomposites." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 88 (2), pp. 234-250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.09.013

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Recent Advances in Biodegradable Nanocomposites
Pandey, Jitendra K., Kumar, A. Pratheep, Misra, Manjusri, Mohanty, Amar K., Drzal, Lawrence T. and Singh, Raj. 2005. "Recent Advances in Biodegradable Nanocomposites ." Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 5 (4), pp. 497-526. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2005.111

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Degradability of composites, prepared from ethylene–propylene copolymer and jute fiber under accelerated aging and biotic environments
Annamalai, Annamalai Pratheep, Singh, Raj Pal and Sarwade, Bhimrao D.. 2005. "Degradability of composites, prepared from ethylene–propylene copolymer and jute fiber under accelerated aging and biotic environments." Materials Chemistry and Physics. 92 (2-3), pp. 458-469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2005.01.027

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Synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of novel stabilized TDI-based polyurethane coatings under accelerated weathering
Kumar, A. Pratheep, Reddy, K. Raghunatha, Rana, Sravendra, Lonkar, Sunil P., Raut, K.G. and Singh, Raj Pal. 2005. "Synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of novel stabilized TDI-based polyurethane coatings under accelerated weathering." Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology. 11 (1), pp. 13-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.20032

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Modelling crimp in woven fabrics subjected to ballistic impact
Tan, V. B. C., Shim, V. P. W. and Zeng, X.. 2005. "Modelling crimp in woven fabrics subjected to ballistic impact." International Journal of Impact Engineering. 32 (1-4), pp. 561-574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2005.06.008

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