Effects of hygrothermal conditions and UV radiation on UHMWPE fibers/nanofiber-epoxy composites

Journal of Composite Materials

Volumn 41, Issue 24, 2007, Pages 2897-2914

  Jana, S ^a   Zhong, W H ^a  

^a NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Epoxy resin; Graphitic nanofibers; Hygrothermal aging; Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fiber (UHMWPE); UV radiation

Indexed keywords

ADHESION; EPOXY RESINS; STRUCTURAL RELAXATION; ULTRAHIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENES; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION;

GRAPHITIC NANOFIBERS; HYGROTHERMAL AGING; MOISTURE ABSORPTION; PLASTICIZATION;

NANOFIBERS;

EID: 35549005988     PISSN: 00219983     EISSN: 1530793X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0021998307082182     Document Type: Article

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