Characterisation of thermoset laminates for cosmetic automotive applications: Part III - Shrinkage control via nanoscale reinforcement

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Volumn 37, Issue 10, 2006, Pages 1757-1772

  Schubel, Peter J ^a   Johnson, Michael S ^a   Warrior, Nicholas A ^a   Rudd, Chris D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

A. Hybrid; A. Nano structure; B. Physical properties; D. Surface analysis; Volumetric shrinkage

Indexed keywords

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING; NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; POLYVINYL ACETATES; SHRINKAGE; TENSILE STRENGTH; THERMOSETS; VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS;

CALCIUM CARBONATE FILLER; SURFACE ANALYSIS; UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS; VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE;

LAMINATES;

EID: 33748750979     PISSN: 1359835X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2005.09.014     Document Type: Article

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