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Cell wall microstructure, pore size distribution and absolute density of hemp shiv by Jiang, Y., Lawrence, M., Ansell, M. P., Hussain, A.

“…This paper, for the first time, fully characterizes the intrinsic physical parameters of hemp shiv including cell wall microstructure, pore size distribution…”
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Mechanical properties of alkali treated plant fibres and their potential as reinforcement materials. I. hemp fibres by MWAIKAMBO, L. Y, ANSELL, M. P

“…In this study a thorough analysis of physical and fine structure of hemp fibre bundles, namely surface topography, diameter, cellulose content and…”
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Mechanical properties of alkali treated plant fibres and their potential as reinforcement materials II. Sisal fibres by MWAIKAMBO, L. Y, ANSELL, M. P

“…The tensile strength and Young’s modulus of sisal fibre bundles were determined following alkalisation. The results were then analysed with respect to the…”
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Current international research into cellulosic fibres and composites by EICHHORN, S. J, BAILLIE, C. A, HUGHES, M, HILL, C, RIALS, T. G, WILD, P. M, ZAFEIROPOULOS, N, MWAIKAMBO, L. Y, ANSELL, M. P, DUFRESNE, A, ENTWISTLE, K. M, HERRERA-FRANCO, P. J, ESCAMILLA, G. C, GROOM, L

“…The following paper summarises a number of international research projects being undertaken to understand the mechanical properties of natural cellulose fibres…”
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Hemp fibre reinforced cashew nut shell liquid composites by Mwaikambo, L.Y., Ansell, M.P.

“…Hemp fibre bundles were alkalised at concentrations between 0.8 and 8% NaOH and the change in surface morphology was elucidated using scanning electron…”
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Cure characteristics of alkali catalysed cashew nut shell liquid-formaldehyde resin by MWAIKAMBO, L. Y, ANSELL, M. P

“…Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is a naturally occurring chemical monomer consisting four alkyl substituted phenols. Its phenolic nature makes it suitable for…”
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The effect of alkalization and fibre alignment on the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf and hemp bast fibre composites: Part 1 – polyester resin matrix by Aziz, Sharifah H., Ansell, Martin P.

“…Long and random hemp and kenaf fibres were used in the as-received condition and alkalized with a 0.06 M NaOH solution. They were combined with polyester resin…”
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Fast Fourier Transform and Filtered Image Analyses of fiber orientation in OSB by NISHIMURA, T, ANSELL, M. P

“…The objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between resolution of images and measurement of fiber orientation in oriented strand board with…”
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Fatigue damage and hysteresis in wood-epoxy laminates by HACKER, C. L, ANSELL, M. P

“…Wood-epoxy laminates were subjected to constant amplitude fatigue tests in tension-tension (R = 0.1), compression-compression (R = 10) and reverse loading (R =…”
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The determination of porosity and cellulose content of plant fibers by density methods by Mwaikambo, L Y, Ansell, M P

“…A combination of the Archimedes method and the technique of helium pycnometry was used to perform accurate measurements of porosity and cellulose content. For…”
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The relationship between the arrangement of wood strands at the surface of OSB and the modulus of rupture determined by image analysis by NISHIMURA, T, ANSELL, M. P, ANDO, N

“…The objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the arrangement of wood strands at the surface of oriented strand board (OSB) and the…”
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Co-cured in-line joints for natural fibre composites by Gonzalez-Murillo, C., Ansell, M.P.

“…Little attention has been paid to joining unidirectionally-reinforced high strength natural fibre composites in the manufacture of engineered structures…”
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Properties of sisal-CNSL composites by BISANDRA, E. T. N, ANSELL, M. P

“…Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is a natural monomer blend that has been condensation polymerized with formaldehyde in the presence of an alkaline catalyst to…”
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Monitoring fiber orientation in OSB during production using filtered image analysis by NISHIMURA, T, ANSELL, M. P

“…The orientation of oriented strand board (OSB) mats has been practically measured on a commercial factory production line to demonstrate the practical…”
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Improvement of indoor air quality by MDF panels containing walnut shells by da Silva, C.F., Stefanowski, B., Maskell, D., Ormondroyd, G.A., Ansell, M.P., Dengel, A.C., Ball, R.J.

“…High levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and extremes of Relative Humidity (RH) commonly reduce indoor air quality with associated negative effects on…”
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Fatigue properties of jointed wood composites. Part I Statistical analysis, fatigue master curves and constant life diagrams by BOND, I. P, ANSELL, M. P

“…The primary aim of this work was to assess the fatigue performance of scarf-jointed laminated wood composites used to manufacture wind turbine blades and…”
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Fatigue in wood-based panels. Part 1: The strength variability and fatigue performance of OSB, chipboard and MDF by THOMPSON, R. J. H, ANSELL, M. P, BONFIELD, P. W, DINWOODIE, J. M

“…Wood-based panels used as floor decking can be exposed to fatigue as well as creep loading. The strength and fatigue performances of three wood-based panel…”
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Manufacturing methodology for personalised symptom-specific sports insoles by Crabtree, P., Dhokia, V.G., Newman, S.T., Ansell, M.P.

“…Orthotic insoles are used for numerous applications; they can be prescribed to treat medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and to maintain the health…”
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Jute-reinforced polyester composites by ROE, P. J, ANSELL, M. P

“…Raw jute fibre has been incorporated in a polyester resin matrix to form uniaxially reinforced composites containing up to 60 vol.% fibre. The tensile strength…”
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Thermomechanical properties of CaCO3-latex pigment coatings: Impact of modified dispersing agents by Touaiti, F., Alam, P., Nilsson, R., Pahlevan, M., Ansell, M.P., Wilén, C.E., Toivakka, M.

“…▸ Particle aggregates are the dominant weakening source in pigment coatings. ▸ Incorporating mPEG chains in the dispersant improves the pigment–latex adhesion…”
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