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The present work focuses on the mechanical characterization of polymer matrix composites reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) nanostructures. Firstly, the selection of the polymer matrix, the parameters for performing a proper curing and the fabrication of the composite material [...]

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The use of different stereospecific metallocene catalysts: isotactic (iPP, C2-symmetry) and syndiotactic (sPP, [...]

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In the current work we present a series of nanocomposite materials printed via stereolithography using an acrylic organic matrix together with graphite nanoplatelets (GNP) as inorganic filler. It was generally observed that presence of GNP decreases the mechanical properties with [...]

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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have attracted great interest as nanoreinforcement due to their excellent mechanical properties. Furthermore, their dispersibility in water makes them suitable for their incorporation in many aqueous systems such as waterborme polyurethanes (WBPU). [...]

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The family of polyolefins are materials with a high demand, due to thermoplastics are structurally simpler and economical in their production and processing. Within the polyolefins, the commercial use of polypropylene began with the rise of the catalyzed reactions, in this way [...]

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Bio-polyamide nanocomposites were prepared using the two most viable techniques from the industrial point of view: the melt intercalation process and in situ polymerization. The effect of the synthesis approach and the amount of nanofibre were evaluated in order to check their [...]