Effect of variables on the mechanical properties and maximization of polyethylene-aspen composites by statistical experimental design

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Volumn 22, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 633-649

  Gu, Ruijun ^a   Kokta, Bohuslav V ^a   Chalupova, Gabriela ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À TROIS RIVIÈRES   (Canada)

Author keywords

Aspen fiber; Central composite design; Composite; Nanoclay.; PE; Wood fiber

Indexed keywords

ASPEN FIBER; CENTRAL COMPOSITE DESIGN; COMPOSITE; NANOCLAY.; PE; WOOD FIBER;

FIBERS; IMPACT STRENGTH; NANOCOMPOSITES; NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS; POLYETHYLENES; TENSILE STRENGTH; THERMOPLASTICS; WOOD PRODUCTS;

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES;

COMPOSITES; FIBERS; IMPACT STRENGTH; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; POLYETHYLENE; POPULUS; TENSILE STRENGTH; THERMOPLASTICS; WOOD FIBERS; WOOD PRODUCTS;

EID: 70350431724     PISSN: 08927057     EISSN: 15307980     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0892705709105965     Document Type: Article

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