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Development Of A Ligno-Cellulosic Polymeric And Reinforced Sheet Molding Compound (Smc), Ryan Harris Mills
Development Of A Ligno-Cellulosic Polymeric And Reinforced Sheet Molding Compound (Smc), Ryan Harris Mills
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The overall objective of this dissertation was to study the surface energy and acid-base characteristics of natural fibers, glass, a wood extract, and a sheet molding compound prepreg to facilitate the fabrication of totally synthetic and partially renewable sheet molding compounds (SMCs). The water absorption and micro-mechanical performance of the totally synthetic and partially renewable SMC composites were compared through accelerated aging experiments. Reinforcing glass sized for polyester, bast kenaf fibers, hot water extract from Acer rubrum, and a dicyclopentadiene modified polyester prepreg were analyzed by inverse gas chromatography to evaluate and help predict how the various components may interact …