The thermomechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of films and fibres in vapour laden atmospheres and simulated dye baths were investigated in order to understand their processing behaviour. Acetone and water vapour acted as plasticisers for cellulose acetate film. 2-phenoxyethanol was found to penetrate poly(ethylene terephthalate) film above its glass transition temperature and consequen...

cost-effective, lightweight, large-scale wind turbine blades. Material costs are continuously changing, and the use of glass fibres (E-, Sand R-glass) and carbon fibre should be explored considering density/cost, specific stiffness and strength. The various fibre angles should also be used to best meet the design requirements. Rather than just a straight blade, various blade geometries should b...

We present a high-throughput and scalable technique for the production of metal nanowires embedded in glass fibres by taking advantage of thin film properties and patterning techniques commonly used in planar microfabrication. This hybrid process enables the fabrication of single nanowires and nanowire arrays encased in a preform material within a single fibre draw, providing an alternative to ...

In this study, HDPE-based flat-pressed WPCs were reinforced with glass fibre and carbon woven fabrics, which could be used where high strength stiffness are required. The effect of reinforcement on some physical, mechanical, thermal properties fire performance was investigated. According to the results, increase in fabric density resulted holding much water microvoids fabric, increased absorpti...

In the chemical industry, asbestos gaskets have been used extensively to prevent leakage between solid surfaces. The purpose of this study was to assess the potential personal exposure to asbestos fibres during gasket removal and thus to determine what is reasonably required in terms of protective regime and work method. Two groups were studied: group A, who only removed gaskets if they could b...

The use of carbon fibres is being explored in synchronous belts due to their excellent mechanical properties, chemical and dimensional stability. However, poor adhesion between the common rubber-fibre adhesive resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) compromises load transfer these constituents. We examined influence surface characteristics commercial glass fibres, such as fibre chemistry, energy ar...