Novel core-shell (dendrimer) epoxy tougheners: Processing and hot-wet performance

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Volumn 39, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 1007-1011

  Nguyen, Felix N ^a   Berg, John C ^a  

^a University of Washington   (United States)

Author keywords

A. Nano structures; A. Particle reinforcement; A. Polymer matrix composites; A. Thermosetting resin; B. Adhesion; B. Fracture toughness; B. Interface interphase; B. Mechanical properties; B. Optical properties; B. Rheological properties

Indexed keywords

BOND STRENGTH (CHEMICAL); FRACTURE TOUGHNESS; GRAFTING (CHEMICAL); NANOSTRUCTURES; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES; RHEOLOGY; THERMOSETS;

CORE-SHELL DENDRIMER (CSD); GRAFTING REACTION; HOT-WET PERFORMANCE; PARTICLE REINFORCEMENT;

EPOXY RESINS;

EID: 44149126370     PISSN: 1359835X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2008.03.005     Document Type: Article

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