Polymer-Matrix Composites: Materials, Mechanics and Applications

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
The Synthesis of a Sulfur-Polymer Matrix Composite and Morphological Analysis of the Samples in Extreme Conditions
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
		1.1. The First Procedure
		1.2. The Second Procedure
		1.3. The Third Procedure
		1.4. The Fourth Procedure
		1.5. The Fifth Procedure
		1.6. The Sixth Procedure
	2. Experimental
		2.1. Methodology of Experimental Work
		2.2. Materials
			2.2.1. Aggregate
			2.2.2. Sulfur
			2.2.3. Filler
			2.2.4. Cement
		2.3. Polymerization of Sulfur
		2.4. Manufacturing Process of Sulfur-Polymer Matrix Composite Samples
		2.5. Manufacturing Process of Portland Cement  Composite Samples
		2.6. Methods
			2.6.1. Accelerated Destruction
			2.6.2. Morphology Investigation
	3. Results and Discussion
		3.1. Macroscopic Observation
		3.2. Interpretation of Sulfur-Polymer Matrix Composite Resistance against Hydrochloric Acid
		3.3. Mathematical Morphological Analysis
			3.3.1. Analysis of the Results Obtained for Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite
			3.3.2. Analysis of the Results Obtained for Portland Cement Composite
			3.3.3. Comparison of the Results Obtained for Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite and Portland Cement Composite
		3.4. Morphological Analysis by SEM
			3.4.1. SEM analysis of Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite
			3.4.2. SEM Analysis of Portland Cement Composite
			3.4.3. Comparison of the SEM Results Obtained for Sulfur- Polymer Matrix Composite and Portland Cement Composite
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
Chapter 2
An Investigation of Electron Beam Irradiation on Enhancing Copper (I) Oxide in a Polyethylene  Matrix Composite
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Experimental
		Materials
		Samples Preparation
		Gel Content
		Hot Set Test
		Tensile Test
		Morphology Observation
		X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Test
	Results and Discussion
		Gel Content Analysis
		Hot Set Test
		Mechanical Properties Analysis
		Morphologies Analysis
		X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgment
	References
Chapter 3
Thermal Ageing Studies of Starch-Based Nanocomposites Reinforced with Different Weight Ratio Organic-to-Inorganic Nanofillers
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. Experimental
		2.1. Materials
		2.2. Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers
		2.3. Preparation of TPS and Nanocomposite Films
		2.4. Thermal Ageing Studies
		2.5. Characterizations
			2.5.1. Tensile Test
			2.5.2. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Analysis
			2.5.3. Water Absorption Test
			2.5.4. Impact Test
	3. Results and Discussion
		3.1. Mechanical Properties Analysis
		3.2. Morphological Structure Analysis
		3.3. Water Absorption Properties
		3.4. Impact Resistance
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgment
	References
Chapter 4
An Analysis of Electron Beam Irradiation Interaction  with Transition Metal Oxide and Salt Presence in Thermoplastic Starch
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Experimental
		Materials
		Samples Preparation
		Tensile Test
		Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis
		Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Analysis
		Thermoravimetric Analysis (TGA)
		X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Test
	Results and Discussion
		Mechanical Properties Analysis
			Tensile Strength
			Elongation at Break
			Young’s Modulus
		Thermal Properties
	X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
Chapter 5
Analysis of Starch Added Polyethylene Blends Characteristics When Subjected  to Acid and Alkaline Attacks
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. Methodology
		2.1. Materials
		2.2. Samples Preparation
		2.3. Tensile Test
		2.4. X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD)
		2.5. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
	3. Results and Discussion
		3.1. Tensile Properties
		3.2. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis
		3.3. Morphologies Observation
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgment
	References
Chapter 6
A Network Approach to  Thermo-Electrical Modeling of Textile Composite Structures
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. Proposed Methodology
		2.1. The Analytical Solution of Networked Elements
			2.1.1. The Format of Input Files
		2.2. Symbolic Network Analysis Solution
		2.3. Numerical Solution
		2.4. Simulation Sequence of Therminator3D
	3. Applications and Results
		3.1. Non-Crimp Fabric Network
		3.2. Woven Fabric Network
		3.3. Large-Scale Fabric Network
	Conclusion and Future Work
	Acknowledgment
	References
Chapter 7
An Investigation of the Effects of RAMP Temperature Degradation of Copper (ii) Oxide Added Polyethylene/Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Composite
	Abstract
	1. Introduction
	2. Experimental
		2.1. Materials and Sample Preparation
		2.2. Characterization Techniques
			2.2.1. Tensile Test
			2.2.2. Differential Scanning Calorimetry
			2.2.3. Thermogravimetric Analysis
			2.2.4. X-Ray Diffraction
			2.2.5. Scanning Electron Microscopy
	3. Results and Discussion
		3.1. Tensile Test
		3.2. Differential Scanning Calorimetry
		3.3. Thermogravimetric Analysis
		3.4. X-Ray Diffraction
		3.5. Scanning Electron Microscopy
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgment
	References
Index
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