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Fabrication and characterization of electrospun polyurea nanocomposite films and vacuum-assisted carbon fibre/polyurea composites

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posted on 2023-06-29, 09:36 authored by SHEIK AMBARINE BANON AUCKLOO
The production of polyurea, an industrial polymer, is limited by the overwhelming cost and technical intricacies. This thesis explores two new ways adapted for polyurea fabrication. Electrospinning was tailored to produce transparent, flexible thin films for anti-corrosive coating applications. On the other hand, vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding was employed to produce polyurea/carbon fibre composites with potential applications in aerospace or marine industries. These two methods achieved successful films and composites with high strength and flexibility. The findings of this study manifested inexpensive and simple fabrication techniques with high durability that can revolutionize the polyurea industry.

History

Campus location

Malaysia

Principal supervisor

Pooria Pasbakhsh

Additional supervisor 1

Hung Yew Mun

Year of Award

2023

Department, School or Centre

School of Engineering (Monash University Malaysia)

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

DOCTORATE

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering