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  • New application of crystalline cellulose in rubber composites

    Creator:
    Bai, Wen
    Abstract:
    Rubber without reinforcement has limited applications. The strength of reinforced rubber composites can be ten times stronger than that of unreinforced rubbers. Therefore, rubber composites are widely used in various applications ranging from automobile tires to seals, valves, and gaskets because of their excellent mechanical elastic properties. Silica and carbon...
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    . I would also like to extend my appreciation to my committee members, Dr. Everett Hansen, Dr, Joe

  • Development and evaluation of novel coupling agents for kenaf-fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites

    Creator:
    Ren, Xiaofeng
    Abstract:
    Natural fibers are gaining popularity as reinforcement materials for thermoset resins over the last two decades. Natural fibers are inexpensive, abundant, renewable and environmentally friendly. Kenaf fibers are one of the natural fibers that can potentially be used for reinforcing unsaturated polyester (UPE). As a polymer matrix, UPE enjoys a...
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    for my whole lifetime. I would like to thank Dr. Joseph Karchesy, Dr. John Nairn, Dr. Willie E. Skip