New article entries http://www.4spepro.org Fri, 05 May 2017 00:18:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.4spepro.org/images/logo.gif http://www.4spepro.org Feed provided by Form and Content media. Click to visit. http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006916-2017-05-03 New nitrogen-rich bentonite organoclays are used to improve the behavior of traditionally flammable materials, such as epoxy resins in carbon fiber-reinforced polymers. Composites, Engineering Properties, Plastics Nanotechnology Wed, 03 May 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006889-2017-04-27 Glycidyl methacrylate-grafted high-density polyethylene improved the compatibility of polyoxymethylene and polyolefin elastomer, in turn enhancing the properties of polyoxymethylene. Applied Rheology Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006902-2017-04-26 The use of photostabilizing additives may compromise the mechanical properties of coir fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites compatibilized with maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene. Composites, Polymer Modifiers Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006903-2017-04-19 Understanding the structure-function relationship in polymeric materials enables the development of stable products to optimize hydrocarbon recovery under harsh conditions. Applied Rheology, Engineering Properties, Polymer Modifiers Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006901-2017-04-04 The change in crystallinity of polymer samples at high temperature was used to analyze fretting wear behavior. Failure Analysis, Thermoplastics Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006863-2017-04-03 Incorporating small amounts of graphite nanosheets into highly filled spherical-alumina/silicone rubber hybrids strengthens the filler–filler networks. Composites Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006897-2017-03-30 A new bio-based hydrophobic gum arabic-based copolymer is an excellent adhesive and improves the properties of polylactic acid for potential food packaging applications. Bioplastics Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006886-2017-03-24 Exfoliated organo-modified montmorillonite clays in alkyd resins improve the barrier and mechanical properties of polymeric coatings for metal substrates. Plastics Nanotechnology, Polymer Modifiers Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006885-2017-03-14 A good dispersion of graphene nanoparticles and nanosheets in polyvinylidene fluoride, achieved by combining solution mixing and melt compounding, improves its mechanical and electrical properties. Conductive Polymers, Plastics Nanotechnology, Polymer Modifiers Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.4spepro.org/view.php?article=006894-2017-03-13 A composite of ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and phenolic resin can be used to protect rocket and probe components at high temperatures. Composites Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:00:00 +0100