Inherently adaptive polymer nanocomposites. Issue 16 (13th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sayayr, Mohammad; Weerasiri, Rankothge R.; Balachandra, Anagi M.; Soroushian, Parviz
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied polymer science. Volume 131:Issue 16(2014:Aug. 15)
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• Publication Date: 2014-03-13
• Subjects: Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1002/app.40620
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8995

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>ABSTRACT</title> <p>A new class of inherently adaptive polymer nanocomposites is developed where stress‐enabled redox reactions are used in the context of a solid polymer electrolyte to form deposits which render mechanical strengthening effects. Experimental investigations were conducted to provide insight into this self‐adaptation phenomenon. Results of tests conducted on bolted composite joints demonstrated the occurrence of this self‐adaptation phenomenon. Experiments were also performed on cracked composite specimens where the potential of the self‐adaptation phenomenon to repair cracks was demonstrated. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. <bold>2014</bold>, <italic>131</italic>, 40620.</p> </abstract>