Characterising a Custom-Built Radio Frequency PECVD Reactor to Vary the Mechanical Properties of TMDSO Films

Autor: Racim Radjef, Karyn L. Jarvis, Colin Hall, Andrew Ang, Bronwyn L. Fox, Sally L. McArthur

Publikováno v: Molecules, Vol 26, Iss 18, p 5621 (2021)

Plasma-polymerised tetramethyldisiloxane (TMDSO) films are frequently applied as coatings for their abrasion resistance and barrier properties. By manipulating the deposition parameters, the chemical structure and thus mechanical properties of the fi

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Comparing the properties of commercially treated and air plasma treated carbon fibers

Autor: Racim Radjef, Sally L. McArthur, Karyn L. Jarvis, Bronwyn Fox

Publikováno v: Surface and Coatings Technology. 408:126751

Carbon fibers undergo aqueous electrolytic oxidation during manufacturing to remove surface graphitic layers. Significant cost reduction and lower environmental impact could however be achieved by replacing electrolytic oxidation with a dry process,

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126751

An investigation of Mode I and Mode II fracture toughness enhancement using aligned carbon nanotubes forests at the crack interface

Autor: Callum Brown, Brian Falzon, Stephen C. Hawkins, Chi Huynh, Racim Radjef

Publikováno v: Falzon, B G, Hawkins, S C, Huynh, C P, Radjef, R & Brown, C 2013, ' An investigation of Mode I and Mode II fracture toughness enhancement using aligned carbon nanotubes forests at the crack interface ', Composite Structures, vol. 106, pp. 65-73 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.05.051

A novel approach for introducing aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in a carbon–fibre composite pre-impregnated (prepreg) laminate, to improve the through-thickness fracture toughness, is presented. Carbon nanotube (CNT) ‘forests’ w

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.05.051