Hayward M. – TechConnect Briefs

A Review of the Current Industrial Methods of Selecting Interfacial Coupling Agents to Enhance the Mechanical Performance of Short Fibre-Polymer Composites

Hayward M., Johnston J., Dougherty T., de Silva K., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Coupling agents are used in fibre-polymer composites to enhance the dispersion and adhesion of the fibres and to maximise the composite’s mechanical performance. This paper aims to review the existing approaches of selecting a coupling [...]

Optimising the Properties of Polymer Composites: Low Weight/ High Strength Composites for Commercial Applications

Hayward M., Johnston J., Dougherty T., de Silva K., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Vinyl ester polymers have an excellent resistance to harsh and corrosive environments. This results in their wide-spread use as a polymer composite material for multiple applications in various industries such as marine materials, swimming pools [...]

Exploring the Interface: Improving the Mechanical Properties of Silicon Nitride Fibre – Polymer Composites

Hayward M., Johnston J., Dougherty T., deSilva K., Victoria University of Wellington, Nuenz Limited, NZ and NZ Product Accelerator, NZ

Interfacial interactions between a fibre reinforcement and a polymer matrix are a fundamental contributor towards the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of fibre-polymer composites. Strong adhesion at the phase boundary facilitates efficient property transfer between [...]