Mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic behavior of sisal fibre-based structural composites for automotive applications: Experimental and FEM analysis

S Olhan, B Antil, V Khatkar, BK Behera - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Needs for lightweight materials, reducing energy consumption, enhancing sustainability,
and minimizing environmental footprint are the utmost driving factors for producing natural …

[HTML][HTML] The Enhanced Moisture Absorption and Tensile Strength of PVA/Uncaria gambir Extract by Boric Acid as a Highly Moisture-Resistant, Anti-UV, and Strong …

D Rahmadiawan, H Abral, RM Railis, IC Iby… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
There is an increasing demand for food packaging materials that are safe for the
environment and human health. Pure polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film is non-toxic and …

Self-Healing and Recyclable Castor Oil-Based Epoxy Vitrimer Based on Dual Dynamic Bonds of Disulfide and Ester Bonds

Y Zhang, S Zhang, M Zhai, B Wei, B Lyu… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
In order to develop a more sustainable and environmentally friendly epoxy resin, castor oil
(CO)-based epoxy vitrimers based on dynamic ester bonds and disulfide bonds were …

[HTML][HTML] Anti-UV, antibacterial, strong, and high thermal resistant polyvinyl alcohol/Uncaria gambir extract biocomposite film

H Abral, M Ikhsan, D Rahmadiawan… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Pure polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) has some weaknesses, such as low values of ultraviolet (UV)-
light protection, anti-bacteria, tensile strength, and thermal resistance. We have found a new …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing rheological performance of unsaturated polyester resin with bio-based reactive diluents: A comprehensive analysis of viscosity and …

J Grimalt, L Frattini, P Carreras, V Fombuena - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
Bio-based reactive diluents (RD) have been explored as alternative to styrene (STY) in
unsaturated polyester resin (UPR). Among the different candidates, acrylated epoxidized …

Preparation and study of mechanical and thermal properties of silicone rubber/poly (styrene–ethylene butylene–styrene) triblock copolymer blends

E Alikhani, M Mohammadi, M Sabzi - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
Herein, a compound has been developed via melt blending and curing of poly (styrene–
ethylene butylene–styrene) triblock copolymer (SEBS) with silicone rubber (SR). The cure …

[PDF][PDF] Methods for increasing fracture toughness of thermosetting polyester polymers with vinyl ester mixtures as raw materials for automotive components

S Eka, IP Nanda - Indian J. Eng, 2023 - discoveryjournals.org
Unsaturated polyester is a polymer that is widely used as a basic matrix to form strong
composites for engineering applications such as cars, ships, aircraft and other field …

Effect of variations in load speed on fracture toughness of thermoset polyester/thermoset vinyl ester blend

N Nusyirwan, F Yande, H Abral, I Ihamdi… - AIP Conference …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
In this study, we present the effect of variations in load speed on crack resistance in
thermoset polyester polymers mixed with vinyl ester (VE) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) …

Synthesis and characterization of PET impregnated agro-medical waste: Novel approach for plastic substitute using hybrid composites

B Vinod, S Suresh, SSK Reddy, KS Sujith - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2024 - Elsevier
Composites are environmentally friendly materials made from natural fibers that have
lightweight properties and improve the performance of synthetic parts. Medical waste has …

On the toughening of unsaturated polyester resins using nadimide end‐functionalized polyether telechelics

PA Jeemol, S Mathew, CPR Nair - Polymer Engineering & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Copoly‐propylene glycol (terephthalate–maleate) based unsaturated polyester resin
(UPER) was modified with nadimide end‐capped polyether telechelics namely …