Processing of nanostructured polymers and advanced polymeric based nanocomposites

L Peponi, D Puglia, L Torre, L Valentini… - Materials Science and …, 2014 - Elsevier
The control of the nanostructure and the addition of nanoparticles to polymers have led to
structural and functional property enhancements in a number of polymeric systems as a …

Processing, properties, and applications of polymer nanocomposites based on layer silicates: a review

AI Alateyah, HN Dhakal… - Advances in polymer …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The nanocomposites are materials, which involve fillers in the nanometer scale, yielding
substantial improvements. Polymer‐layered silicate nanocomposites have received much …

[HTML][HTML] Preparation and properties of adhesives based on phenolic resin containing lignin micro and nanoparticles: A comparative study

W Yang, M Rallini, M Natali, J Kenny, P Ma, W Dong… - Materials & Design, 2019 - Elsevier
This work investigated, for the first time, the role of nanosized lignin (LNP), in comparison
with microlignin (LMP), when introduced at two different weight amounts (5% and 10 wt%) in …

Thermal degradation of phenolics and their carbon fiber derived composites: A feasible protocol to assess the heat capacity as a function of temperature through the …

M Natali, L Torre, I Puri, M Rallini - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) are among most important Thermal
Protection System (TPS) materials. In addition to the challenges related to the manufacturing …

Enhanced flexibility and ablative performance of silicone rubber by constructing an interpenetrating zirconium-containing polysiloxane double network

J Tian, L Yan, H Zhang, Y Wang, Y Cai, Y Huang, Z Lu… - Polymer, 2023 - Elsevier
To achieve uniform distribution of heteroatoms in silicone rubber, further simultaneously
improving the flexibility and ablation resistance, polydimethylsiloxane with an …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal and ablation properties of EPDM based heat shielding materials modified with density reducer fillers

M Rallini, I Puri, L Torre, M Natali - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2018 - Elsevier
EPDM/aramid fibers ablatives represent the state of the art of Elastomeric Heat Shielding
Materials (EHSMs) for Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs). EPDM exhibits the lowest density …

Effect of Wollastonite on the ablation resistance of EPDM based elastomeric heat shielding materials for solid rocket motors

M Natali, M Rallini, J Kenny, L Torre - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2016 - Elsevier
EPDM/aramid fibers ablatives represent the state of the art Elastomeric Heat Shielding
Materials (EHSMs) for Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs). Due to their mechanical properties and …

Nanofillers in polymers

M Rallini, JM Kenny - Modification of polymer properties, 2017 - Elsevier
In this chapter the principal nanoparticles and their effects on the properties of polymeric
matrix nanocomposites will be reviewed. The development of new production strategies …

Influence of poly (dihydroxybiphenyl borate) on the curing behaviour and thermal pyrolysis mechanism of phenolic resin

S Wang, X **ng, W Wang, X **g - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2017 - Elsevier
In this study, phenolic resin (PR) that is modified with poly (dihydroxybiphenyl
borate)(PDDB) is prepared. The chemical structure, thermal properties and structural …

Boron based fillers as char enhancers of EPDM based heat shielding materials for SRMs: A comparative analysis

M Rallini, I Puri, L Torre, M Natali - Composite Structures, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) are used to launch satellites and other civilian or
military payloads in orbit. Due to their low density and outstanding insulation capability …