A Prediction of Weight Reduction and Performance Improvements Attainable through the use of Fiber Reinforced Composites in I.C. Engines

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard T. Buckley ◽  
Rudolf H. Stanglmaier ◽  
Donald W. Radford ◽  
Bryan Willson
Keyword(s):  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
And Performance

Optical Microscopy of Fiber-Reinforced Composites

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian S. Hayes ◽  
Luther M. Gammon
Keyword(s):  
Optical Microscopy ◽  
Polymer Matrix Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Structural Variations ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Areas Of Interest ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Optical Microscopy of Fiber-Reinforced Composites discusses the tools and techniques used to examine the microstructure of engineered composites and provides insights that can help improve the quality and performance of parts made from them. It begins with a review of fiber-reinforced polymer-matrix composites and their unique microstructure and morphology. It then explains how to prepare and mount test samples, how to assess lighting, illumination, and contrast needs, and how to use reagents to bring out different phases and areas of interest. It also presents the results of several studies that have been conducted using optical microscopy to gain a better understanding of processing effects, toughening approaches, defects and damage mechanisms, and structural variations. The book includes more than 180 full-color images along with clear and concise explanations of what they reveal about composite materials and processing methods. For information on the print version, ISBN 978-1-61503-044-6, follow this link.

scholarly journals A Rheological Study of Fibre Reinforced Composites and The Factors That Affect Rheological Behaviour During Impregnation Process: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-181
Author(s):  
Nurul Zuhairah Mahmud Zuhudi ◽  
Firdaus Aqil Mohd Fadzil ◽  
Muzafar Zulkifli ◽  
Ahmad Naim Ahmad Yahaya ◽  
Nurhayati Mohd Nur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Behaviour ◽  
Newtonian Fluids ◽  
Flow Behaviour ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Impregnation Process ◽  
Rheological Study ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Composites

Rheological behaviour is an important factor affecting the flow behaviour of a fluid and many aspects related to this, mainly in the manufacturing process of fiber reinforced composites, either for Newtonian fluids or non-Newtonian fluids. During impregnation process, the viscosity changes with temperatures and their strain rate, has influenced the resin flow behaviour during curing process. In this paper, a review on the rheological studies of fiber reinforced composites for both, synthetic and natural based fibers, respectively, are presented. In addition to that, this review paper highlighting a few research studies conducted in literature on the main factors that affecting the rheological quality and performance of the composites. The aims of this review, mainly to capture the trend ranging from the recent five years back and summarize the various studies via experimental, theoretical or modelling works. Furthermore, also aiming to provide an ideal baseline information in the selection of the methods regarding rheological study to ensure better quality of pre-preg product and fibre reinforced composites can be produced in the author’s future work.

Silanized Graphene-Based Nanocomposite Coatings on Fiber Reinforced Composites Against the Environmental Degradations

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Diouf ◽  
R. Asmatulu
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Nanocomposite Coatings ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Graphene Nanoflakes ◽  
Infrared Spectrometer

This report presents the development of graphene-based nanocomposite coatings on the fiber reinforced composites to improve the coating resistance against the corrosion and other environmental weathering. Graphene nanoflakes were initially functionalized through a silanization process, and then dispersed well into the polyurethane primer and top coats at 0, 2, 4 and 8wt% using high speed agitation and sonication processes. The dispersed nanocomposite coatings were an air sprayed on the surfaces of the composite coupons at different thicknesses, and cured prior to the alternative UV and salt fog exposure tests for 20 days. The performance analyses of the nanocomposite coatings were carried out using atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), thickness measurements, water contact angle, and electro-chemical impedance spectroscopy tests. The test results indicated that the silanization process on the graphene nanoflakes significantly improved the corrosion resistances of the nanocomposite coatings when compared to the non-functionalized graphenes. This study may be useful for the performance improvements of many coatings on the composite aircraft, wind turbines and other applications.

Information in United States Patents on works related to ‘Natural Fibers’: 2000-2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krittirash Yorseng ◽  
Mavinkere R. Sanjay ◽  
Jiratti Tengsuthiwat ◽  
Harikrishnan Pulikkalparambil ◽  
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Macro Scale ◽  
Structural Applications

Background: This era has seen outstanding achievements in materials science through the advances in natural fiber-based composites. The new environmentally friendly and sustainability concerns have imposed the chemists, biologists, researchers, engineers, and scientists to discover the engineering and structural applications of natural fiber reinforced composites. Objective: To present a comprehensive evaluation of information from 2000 to 2018 in United States patents in the field of natural fibers and their composite materials. Methods: The patent data have been taken from the external links of US patents such as IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet, Global Dossier, and Discuss. Results: The present world scenario demands the usage of natural fibers from agricultural and forest byproducts as a reinforcement material for fiber reinforced composites. Natural fibers can be easily extracted from plants and animals. Recently natural fiber in nanoscale is preferred over micro and macro scale fibers due to its superior thermo-mechanical properties. However, the choice of macro, micro, and nanofibers depends on their applications. Conclusion: This document presents a comprehensive evaluation of information from 2000 to 2018 in United States patents in the field of natural fibers and their composite materials.

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