This study evaluated the effect of surface finishing methods on the average surface roughness of resin composites. Seven composites and two polishing systems were used. One hundred and twenty-six conical specimens of each material were prepared in stainless steel molds against a polyester strip. Forty-two of them remained intact and were used as controls. Each half of the remaining samples was ...

This study investigated ageing-resistant properties of carboxyl-terminated polyester (polyethylene glycol terephthalate) composites modified with nanoscale titanium dioxide particles (nano-TiO2). The nano-TiO2 was pretreated by a dry coating method, with aluminate coupling agent as a functional grafting additive. The agglomeration resistance was evaluated, which exhibited significant improvemen...

Current work presents the first investigation on Mode II fracture toughness of room temperature curable acrylic Elium® resin and toughened Elium®IM with 10% weight acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) particle different thermoplastic fabrics like Ultra-high molecular polyethylene (UHMWPE), polypropylene (UHMWPP), polyester. The testing methodology using doublers, performance under loading unde...

This paper investigates the mixing of the graphene (GR) particles in the polyester (PE) resin by using two different dispersion techniques which are mechanical stirring and sonication method. This paper shows that the mixing method has a significant effect on the corrosive behavior of the coatings. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) characterization technique is done to analyze...

The well-known key problem with concrete is that its compressive strength and the compression modulus are insufficient for a variety of applications. Our polymer concrete (PC) consists of an unsaturated polyester resin as the polymeric matrix, silica sand as the inorganic aggregate, plus atactic polypropylene (PP) fibers. A further property improvement can be achieved by gamma irradiation and w...

Cellulose aerogels with polyester resin as cross-linkers have attracted much attention. This study describes the route to produce a fully bio-based aerogel high added value from waste paper and starch, cellulose acetate starch–cellulose mixture for oil adsorption, instead of environmentally harmful resin. The manufacturing process is simple, sustainable cost-efficient, without releasing by-prod...

The use of natural fibers in the automotive industry as potentially renewable and environmentally friendly materials is increasing day by day. Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are also replacing traditional vehicle interior exterior current automobile industry. This study focuses on fabrication hybrid composite with jute carbon using two different thermoset resins such epoxy polyeste...

Fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) products being strong and light in weight, find extensive applications in automobiles, marine, structural and household components. Unsaturated polyester (UP) resin is a principle binder material used in FRP products. Curing of UP resin is a key for successful FRP processing. Gel time (tgel) and peak exothermic temperature (θpeak) are critical measures of curing ...