Woven glass fabric/polyester composites: effect of interface tailoring on water absorption

An experimental investigation was carried out to study the effect of different surface treatments on the moisture absorption behavior of glass fabric/polyester composites. The materials under study included composites containing clean glass fabrics, fabrics treated with a silane coupling agent, and...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2005-10, Vol.98 (2), p.843-851
Main Authors: Pavlidou, S., Krassa, K., Papaspyrides, C. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
glass fibers
interlaminar shear strength
Laminates
poly(dimethylsiloxane)
polyester-based composites
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
water absorption
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Summary:An experimental investigation was carried out to study the effect of different surface treatments on the moisture absorption behavior of glass fabric/polyester composites. The materials under study included composites containing clean glass fabrics, fabrics treated with a silane coupling agent, and fabrics coated with a poly(dimethylsiloxane) elastomer. Weight gain data versus time of immersion were collected at three immersion temperatures and water uptake at equilibrium as well as apparent diffusion coefficients were calculated. The interlaminar shear strength was also measured at the initial dry state and at different stages of the absorption process to estimate the interfacial contribution to sorption behavior. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 98: 843–851, 2005
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
1097-4682
DOI:10.1002/app.22179