Mechanical and microstructural evaluation of polymer matrix composites filled with recycled industrial waste

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 28, Issue 20, 2009, Pages 2459-2471

  Diniz Melo, Jos Daniel ^a   Dos Santos, Eylisson Andr ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE DO NORTE   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Composite.; Fillers; Recycle waste

Indexed keywords

CHARPY IMPACT; COMPOSITE.; ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATES; FILLER CONTENTS; FLEXURAL PROPERTIES; FLEXURAL STRENGTH; FRACTURE SURFACES; MICROSTRUCTURAL EVALUATION; PARTICULATE FILLERS; POLYESTER RESIN; RECYCLE WASTE; SEM;

BENDING STRENGTH; ETHYLENE; IMPACT RESISTANCE; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES; POLYVINYL ACETATES; RECYCLING; RESINS; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY;

FILLERS;

EID: 70350090867     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: 15307964     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684408092376     Document Type: Article

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