Microwave energy effects on polymer-matrix and fibre reinforcement of composites during bonding process by microwaves
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Article Title | Microwave energy effects on polymer-matrix and fibre reinforcement of composites during bonding process by microwaves |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ku, Harry S. (Author), Siores, Elias (Author) and Ball, James A. R. (Author) |
Journal Title | Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. Journal |
Journal Citation | 63 (4), pp. 20-27 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2002 |
Place of Publication | Malaysia |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.iem.org.my/wapi/mctxwapi.dll/getObject?mid=IEMWEB-MAIN2&ObjID=79 |
Abstract | [Abstract]: One important thing to be studied in the bonding of thermoplastic composite material using microwave irradiation is the effects of microwave energy on the matrix and fibre reinforcement of the composite. In this research, thirty three percent by weight random glass fibre reinforced polystyrene [PS/GF (33%)] is chosen for the study. Microscopy study is used to find out the microstructural characteristics along and around the interface of the welds. The separation distance of the reinforcing carbon filaments was varied and heat transfer in the material during joining was studied. The reasons why the thermoplastic matrix composite materials were weakened by prolonged microwave irradiation were also studied and analysed. |
Keywords | microwave irradiation, composite material, carbon filament, bonding |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401602. Composite and hybrid materials |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
University of Bolton, United Kingdom | |
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y243/microwave-energy-effects-on-polymer-matrix-and-fibre-reinforcement-of-composites-during-bonding-process-by-microwaves
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