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Polylactic Acid Polymer Matrix (Pla) Biocomposites with Plant Fibers for Manufacturing 3D Printing Filaments: A Review 聚乳酸聚合物基质 (Pla) 生物复合材料与植物纤维用于制造 3D 打印丝:综述
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020067
Victor Hugo M. Almeida, Raildo M. Jesus, G. M. Santana, Thaís B. Pereira
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Polylactic Acid Polymer Matrix (Pla) Biocomposites with Plant Fibers for Manufacturing 3D Printing Filaments: A Review 聚乳酸聚合物基质 (Pla) 生物复合材料与植物纤维用于制造 3D 打印丝:综述
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020067
Victor Hugo M. Almeida, Raildo M. Jesus, G. M. Santana, Thaís B. Pereira
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Design, Preparation, and Characterization of Polycaprolactone–Chitosan Nanofibers via Electrospinning Techniques for Efficient Methylene Blue Removal from Aqueous Solutions 通过电纺丝技术设计、制备和表征聚己内酯-壳聚糖纳米纤维,用于从水溶液中高效去除亚甲基蓝
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020068
Hind M. Saleh, S. Albukhaty, G. Sulaiman, M. Abomughaid
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Effect of Silicon Nanoparticles on Moisture Absorption and Fracture Toughness of Polymethyl Methacrylate Matrix Nanocomposites 硅纳米颗粒对聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯基纳米复合材料吸湿性和断裂韧性的影响
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020069
Mohammad Ali Golshokouh, Nima Refahati, P. R. Saffari
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Design, Preparation, and Characterization of Polycaprolactone–Chitosan Nanofibers via Electrospinning Techniques for Efficient Methylene Blue Removal from Aqueous Solutions 通过电纺丝技术设计、制备和表征聚己内酯-壳聚糖纳米纤维,用于从水溶液中高效去除亚甲基蓝
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020068
Hind M. Saleh, S. Albukhaty, G. Sulaiman, M. Abomughaid
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Effect of Silicon Nanoparticles on Moisture Absorption and Fracture Toughness of Polymethyl Methacrylate Matrix Nanocomposites 硅纳米颗粒对聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯基纳米复合材料吸湿性和断裂韧性的影响
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020069
Mohammad Ali Golshokouh, Nima Refahati, P. R. Saffari
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Synergistic Enhancement of the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Based Coir Fiber Composites through Alkaline Treatment and Nanoclay Reinforcement 通过碱性处理和纳米粘土加固协同增强环氧基椰壳纤维复合材料的力学性能
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020066
Puneethraj Hebbalu Puttaswamygowda, Sathyashankara Sharma, Achutha Kini Ullal, Manjunath Shettar
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Modeling of a Process Window for Tailored Reinforcements in Overmolding Processes 为包覆成型工艺中的定制加固工艺窗口建模
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020065
Philipp K. W. Picard, Tim A. Osswald, S. Zaremba, Klaus Drechsler
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Modeling of a Process Window for Tailored Reinforcements in Overmolding Processes 为包覆成型工艺中的定制加固工艺窗口建模
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020065
Philipp K. W. Picard, Tim A. Osswald, S. Zaremba, Klaus Drechsler
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Synergistic Enhancement of the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Based Coir Fiber Composites through Alkaline Treatment and Nanoclay Reinforcement 通过碱性处理和纳米粘土加固协同增强环氧基椰壳纤维复合材料的力学性能
Journal of Composites Science Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.3390/jcs8020066
Puneethraj Hebbalu Puttaswamygowda, Sathyashankara Sharma, Achutha Kini Ullal, Manjunath Shettar
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