401609. Polymers and plastics


Title401609. Polymers and plastics
Parent4016. Materials engineering

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Mechanical properties of epoxy grouts for structural repair
Shamsuddoha, M., Islam, M. M., Aravinthan, T., Manalo, A. C. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Mechanical properties of epoxy grouts for structural repair." Samali, Bijan, Attard, Mario M. and Song, Chongmin (ed.) 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22). Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Dec 2012 London, United Kingdom.

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Properties and behaviour of gomuti fibre composites under tensile and compressive load
Ticoalu, A., Aravinthan, T. and Cardona, F.. 2013. "Properties and behaviour of gomuti fibre composites under tensile and compressive load." Samali, Bijan, Attard, Mario M. and Song, Chongmin (ed.) 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22). Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Dec 2012 London, United Kingdom.

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Impact fracture behaviour of silane-treated halloysite nanotubes-reinforced unsaturated polyester
Albdiry, M. T., Ku, H. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Impact fracture behaviour of silane-treated halloysite nanotubes-reinforced unsaturated polyester." Engineering Failure Analysis. 35, pp. 718-725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2013.06.027

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Embedded fibre optic sensors under multi-axial loading: a pilot study
Peauril, J., Epaarachchi, J., Lau, K. T. and Wang, H.. 2013. "Embedded fibre optic sensors under multi-axial loading: a pilot study." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027958

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Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation
Azwa, Z. N. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 98 (12), pp. 2752-2759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.10.008

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Improvement of mechanical properties of noil hemp fiber reinforced polypropylene composites by resin modification and fiber treatment
Yan, Zili, Zhang, Jianchun, Zhang, Hua and Wang, Hao. 2013. "Improvement of mechanical properties of noil hemp fiber reinforced polypropylene composites by resin modification and fiber treatment." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/941617

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A review on tribological behaviour of polymeric composites and future reinforcements
Aldousiri, B., Shalwan, A. and Chin, C. W.. 2013. "A review on tribological behaviour of polymeric composites and future reinforcements." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/645923

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Nafion-peptized laponite clay nanocomposite membrane for PEMFC
Mishra, Ananta Kumar, Bae, Seon-Hyeong, Kim, Nam Hoon, Lau, Kin-tak and Lee, Joong Hee. 2012. "Nafion-peptized laponite clay nanocomposite membrane for PEMFC ." Lau, Alan K-T, Srivatsan, T. S., Bhattacharyya, Debes, Zhang, Ming Qiu and Ho, Mabel M. P. (ed.) 20th International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM 20). Hong Kong 15 - 18 Dec 2011 Zurich, Switzerland . https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.410.148

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Behaviour of pultruded FRP hollow sections under eccentric loading
Islam, Md Mainul, Aravinthan, Thiru and Williams, Paul Garreth. 2012. "Behaviour of pultruded FRP hollow sections under eccentric loading." Monti, Georgio (ed.) 6th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2012). Rome, Italy 13 - 15 Jun 2012 Rome, Italy.

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Mechanical properties of palm fibre reinforced recycled HDPE
Aldousiri, B., Alajmi, M. and Shalwan, A.. 2013. "Mechanical properties of palm fibre reinforced recycled HDPE ." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/508179

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Strengthening of corroded steel angles using CFRP
Tawfik, Qaidar H., Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Cardona, Francisco. 2012. "Strengthening of corroded steel angles using CFRP." Heslehurst, Rickard and Byrne, Ann (ed.) Composites Australia and the CRC for Advanced Composite Structures Conference 2012: Diversity in Composites. Leura, Australia 15 - 16 Mar 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

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Mechanical property and structure of alkali-activated fly ash and slag blends
Yang, Tao, Yao, Xiao, Zhang, Zuhua and Wang, Hao. 2012. "Mechanical property and structure of alkali-activated fly ash and slag blends." Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials. 1 (4), pp. 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2012.752621

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Effect of fly ash on the behaviour of polymer concrete with different types of resin
Lokuge, Weena and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2013. "Effect of fly ash on the behaviour of polymer concrete with different types of resin." Materials and Design. 51, pp. 175-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.03.078

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Geopolymer concrete with FRP confinement
Lokuge, W., Eberhard, D. and Karunasena, W.. 2012. "Geopolymer concrete with FRP confinement." Bai, Yu, Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zhao, X. L., Singh, R. and Rizkalla, S. (ed.) 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN 6): Composites and Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure. Melbourne, Australia 14 - 16 Nov 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

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Tensile properties of bagasse reinforced epoxy composites
Trada, M., Mandava, J., Ku, H. and Yousif, B.. 2012. "Tensile properties of bagasse reinforced epoxy composites." Jaafar, M., Azura, A. R., Leong, K. H. and Leong, A. Y. L. (ed.) 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 2012): Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 08 Nov 2012 Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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Reinforcement of corroded steel structures with CFRP panels
Cardona, Francisco, Tawfik, Qaidar H. and Karunasena, Karu. 2012. "Reinforcement of corroded steel structures with CFRP panels." ICACE 2012: International Conference on Architectural and Civil Engineering. Bali, Indonesia 24 - 25 Oct 2012 Canakkale, Turkey.

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Characteristics of kenaf fibre immersed in different solutions
Yousif, B. F., Orupabo, C. and Azwa, Z. N.. 2012. "Characteristics of kenaf fibre immersed in different solutions." Journal of Natural Fibers. 9 (4), pp. 207-218. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2012.733149

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Epoxy composite based on kenaf fibers for tribological applications under wet contact conditions
Yousif, B. F. and Chin, C. W.. 2012. "Epoxy composite based on kenaf fibers for tribological applications under wet contact conditions." Surface Review and Letters. 19 (5), pp. 1250050-1. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X12500503

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Suitability of using coir fiber/polymeric composite for the design of liquid storage tanks
Yousif, B. F. and Ku, H.. 2012. "Suitability of using coir fiber/polymeric composite for the design of liquid storage tanks." Materials and Design. 36, pp. 847-853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2011.01.063

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Tribo performance of T-BFRP composite subjected to dry/wet contact conditions
Nirmal, Umar, Hashim, Jamil, Rilling, Dirk, Brevern, P. V. and Yousif, B. F.. 2012. "Tribo performance of T-BFRP composite subjected to dry/wet contact conditions." Francis, Elizabeth (ed.) Natural polymers, biopolymers, biomaterials, and their composites, blends, and IPNs. Toronto, Canada. Apple Academic Press (CRC Press). pp. 311-325

Edited book (chapter)

Chemical treatments on plant-based natural fibre reinforced polymer composites: an overview
Kabir, M. M., Wang, H., Lau, K. T. and Cardona, F.. 2012. "Chemical treatments on plant-based natural fibre reinforced polymer composites: an overview ." Composites Part B: Engineering. 43 (7), pp. 2883-2892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.04.053

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Potential application of geopolymers as protection coatings for marine concrete III. Field experiment
Zhang, Zuhua, Yao, Xiao and Wang, Hao. 2012. "Potential application of geopolymers as protection coatings for marine concrete III. Field experiment ." Applied Clay Science. 67-68, pp. 57-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2012.05.008

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Behaviour of glass FRP composite tubes under repeated impact for piling application
Guades, Ernesto Jusayan. 2013. Behaviour of glass FRP composite tubes under repeated impact for piling application. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

A review on the characteristics of gomuti fibre and its composites with thermoset resins
Ticoalu, Adriana, Aravinthan, Thiru and Cardona, Francisco. 2013. "A review on the characteristics of gomuti fibre and its composites with thermoset resins." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 32 (2), pp. 124-136. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684412463109

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Reinforcement of polypropylene with hemp fibres
Yan, Z. L., Wang, H., Lau, K. T., Pather, S., Zhang, J. C., Lin, G. and Ding, Y.. 2013. "Reinforcement of polypropylene with hemp fibres." Composites Part B: Engineering. 46, pp. 221-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.09.027

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A potential material for tissue engineering: silkworm silk/PLA biocomposite
Cheung, Hoi-Yan, Lau, Kin-tak, Tao, Xiao-Ming and Hui, David. 2008. "A potential material for tissue engineering: silkworm silk/PLA biocomposite ." Composites Part B: Engineering. 39 (6), pp. 1026-1033. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2007.11.009

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Critical factors on manufacturing processes of natural fibre composites
Ho, Mei-po, Wang, Hao, Lee, Joong-Hee, Ho, Chun-kit, Lau, Kin-tak, Leng, Jinsong and Hui, David. 2012. "Critical factors on manufacturing processes of natural fibre composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 43 (8), pp. 3549-3562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.10.001

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Micro-crack behavior of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic modified epoxy composites for cryogenic applications
He, Yu-xin, Li, Qi, Kuila, Tapas, Kim, Nam Hoon, Jiang, Tongwu, Lau, Kin-tak and Lee, Joong Hee. 2013. "Micro-crack behavior of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic modified epoxy composites for cryogenic applications." Composites Part B: Engineering. 44 (1), pp. 533-539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.03.014

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Effect of silk fiber to the mechanical and thermal properties of its biodegradable composites
Ho, Mei-Po, Wang, Hao, Lau, Kin-Tak and Leng, Jinsong. 2013. "Effect of silk fiber to the mechanical and thermal properties of its biodegradable composites ." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 127 (4), pp. 2389-2396. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.37539

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Geometry effect on the behaviour of single and glue-laminated glass fibre reinforced polymer composite sandwich beams loaded in four-point bending
Awad, Ziad K., Aravinthan, Thiru and Manalo, Allan. 2012. "Geometry effect on the behaviour of single and glue-laminated glass fibre reinforced polymer composite sandwich beams loaded in four-point bending." Materials and Design. 39 (5), pp. 93-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.02.023

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Thermal properties of calcium carbonate powder reinforced vinyl ester composites: pilot study
Ku, Harry, Cardona, Francisco and Jamal Eddine, Mustapha. 2013. "Thermal properties of calcium carbonate powder reinforced vinyl ester composites: pilot study." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 127 (4), pp. 2996-3001. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.37973

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Mechanical properties of chemically-treated hemp fibre reinforced sandwich composites
Kabir, M. M., Wang, H., Lau, K. T., Cardona, F. and Aravinthan, T.. 2012. "Mechanical properties of chemically-treated hemp fibre reinforced sandwich composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 43 (2), pp. 159-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.06.003

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Synthesis of elastomeric phenolic resins with improved toughness and flexibility
Cardona, F. and Fedrigo, J.. 2011. "Synthesis of elastomeric phenolic resins with improved toughness and flexibility ." EUROTEC 2011: Inaugural European Technical Conference on Plastics. Barcelona, Spain 14 - 15 Nov 2011 Newtown, CT. United States.

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Natural fibre composites with QLD based fibres and vegetable oils
Manthey, N. W., Cardona, F., Aravinthan, T., Wang, H. and Cooney, T.. 2011. "Natural fibre composites with QLD based fibres and vegetable oils." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands.

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Wear and frictional performance of polymeric composites aged in various solutions
Yousif, B. F. and Nirmal, Umar. 2011. "Wear and frictional performance of polymeric composites aged in various solutions." Wear. 272 (1), pp. 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2011.07.006

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A pilot study on the relationship between mechanical and electrical loss tangents of glass powder reinforced epoxy composites post-cured in microwaves
Ku, H., Wong, P., Maxwell, A., Huang, J., Fung, H. and Mohan, T.. 2011. "A pilot study on the relationship between mechanical and electrical loss tangents of glass powder reinforced epoxy composites post-cured in microwaves." Zhu, Zeng (ed.) ICKEM 2011: 1st International Conference on Key Engineering Materials. Sanya, China 25 - 27 Mar 2011 Zurich, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.214.26

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Effects of fly ash source and curing procedure on strength development of geopolymers
Zhang, Z., Wang, H., Reid, A. and Aravinthan, T.. 2011. "Effects of fly ash source and curing procedure on strength development of geopolymers." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 London, United Kingdom.

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Effect of chemical treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of hemp fibre reinforced thermoset sandwich composites
Kabir, M. M., Wang, H., Cardona, F. and Aravinthan, T.. 2011. "Effect of chemical treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of hemp fibre reinforced thermoset sandwich composites." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-78

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Adhesive wear of thermoplastic composite based on kenaf fibres
Singh, N., Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, D.. 2011. "Adhesive wear of thermoplastic composite based on kenaf fibres." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 225 (2), pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1177/2041305X10394053

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Stress-strain model for high strength concrete confined by FRP
Lokuge, W. P., Setunge, S. and Sanjayan, J. G.. 2011. "Stress-strain model for high strength concrete confined by FRP." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-85

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