Fibres and Coupling Agents for Composite and Tissue Engineering Applications (FaCCTA) - Pilot Stage
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Mech Materials Manuf Eng Mgt
Abstract
The aim of the project is to test a number of potential new coupling agents for phosphate glass/polycaprolactone composites. Surface spectroscopy methods will be used to assess the attachment of the coupling agents to the glass surface. Interfacial shear strength studies will assess the effectiveness of the agents in coupling the glass and matrix materials. Samples will also be aged over a period of weeks in order to determine the durability of the interface when exposed to hydrolytic attack. These studies will provide a suitable primary candidate coupling agent that would be used in the larger FaCCTA project in order to produce effective biodegradable composite materials.
Organisations
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ORCID iD |
| Christopher Rudd (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Haque, P.
(2009)
Oligomer Coupling Agents in Phosphate Based Glass Fibre/PLA composites'
in N/A
Haque P
(2010)
Influence of compatibilizing agent molecular structure on the mechanical properties of phosphate glass fiber-reinforced PLA composites
in Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry
Haque P
(2010)
Interfacial properties of phosphate glass fibres/PLA composites: Effect of the end functionalities of oligomeric PLA coupling agents
in Composites Science and Technology
Barker, I.A.
(2009)
Oligomer coupling agents in phosphate based glass fibre/PLA composites
in N/A