401609. Polymers and plastics
| Title | 401609. Polymers and plastics |
|---|---|
| Parent | 4016. Materials engineering |
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Relationship between different mechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde SLG-reinforced composites
Ku, H. S.. 2011. "Relationship between different mechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde SLG-reinforced composites." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 30 (15), pp. 1281-1292. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684411418705Article
Novel phenolic resins with improved mechanical and toughness properties
Cardona, Francisco, Lau, Alan Kin-Tak and Fedrigo, Jessica. 2012. "Novel phenolic resins with improved mechanical and toughness properties." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 123 (4), pp. 2131-2139. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.34719Article
Investigations on wear and frictional properties of kenaf fibre polyurethane composites under dry and wet contact conditions
Singh, Narish, Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, Dirk. 2011. "Investigations on wear and frictional properties of kenaf fibre polyurethane composites under dry and wet contact conditions." International Journal of Precision Technology. 2 (4), pp. 375-387. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2011.044904Article
Correlation of mechanical performance and morphological structures of epoxy micro/nanoparticulate composites
Dong, Yu, Chaudhary, Deeptangshu, Ploumis, Charlie and Lau, Kin-tak. 2011. "Correlation of mechanical performance and morphological structures of epoxy micro/nanoparticulate composites ." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 42 (10), pp. 1483-1492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.06.015Article
Investigation into the strength of Lego Technic liftarms and brick beams, and of liftarm pin connections
Lostroh, Tristan. 2012. Investigation into the strength of Lego Technic liftarms and brick beams, and of liftarm pin connections. Toowoomba. Unpublished.Project report
Strengthening mechanism and bio-degradability of a silk-based polymer composite
Ho, Mei-Po. 2012. Strengthening mechanism and bio-degradability of a silk-based polymer composite. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.PhD Thesis
Rehabilitation of deteriorated steel truss members using CFRP
Tawfik, Qaidar H.. 2012. Rehabilitation of deteriorated steel truss members using CFRP. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering (Research). University of Southern Queensland.Masters Thesis
Effects of fibres on geopolymer concrete
Lokuge, Weena. 2012. "Effects of fibres on geopolymer concrete." 2012 Southern Regional Engineering Conference (SREC 2012). Toowoomba, Australia 01 Sep 2012 Canberra, Australia.Paper
A method of manufacturing structural units
Van Erp, Gerardus Maria. 2003. A method of manufacturing structural units. WO/2003/016649Patent
Structural elements formed from castable material
Van Erp, Gerardus Maria. 2004. Structural elements formed from castable material. WO/2004/029380Patent
Wet adhesive wear characteristics of untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester and treated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites using the pin-on-disc and block-on-ring techniques
Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2010. "Wet adhesive wear characteristics of untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester and treated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites using the pin-on-disc and block-on-ring techniques." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 224 (2), pp. 123-131. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET655Article
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.Paper
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.47-50.536Paper
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)00238-3Article
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 .Paper
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.2010.02.004Article
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.Paper
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. 492-513Edited 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.2007.11.008Article
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.2009.04.011Article
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/10.1243/14644207JMDA304Article
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.Paper
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.Paper
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.2007.10.019Article
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.200800257Article
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.2008.07.027Article
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/S0217979210056232Article
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.2010.12.011Article
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/S0217979210056633Article
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.2010.04.008Article
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.Paper
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.2011.01.003Article
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.654-656.2656Paper
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/ma201502kArticle
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. 400-420Edited 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.Paper
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.Article
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.Paper