Search Results - "Herrera Franco, P. J."

Surface modification and performance of jute fibers as reinforcement on polymer matrix: an overview by Burrola-Núñez, H, Herrera-Franco, P. J, Rodríguez-Félix, D. E, Soto-Valdez, H, Madera-Santana, T. J.

“…Among the natural fibers, jute stands out for its characteristics. However, the adhesion between the fibers and the polymer matrix is limited and, therefore,…”
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Mechanical properties of continuous natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites by Herrera-Franco, P.J, Valadez-González, A

“…The mechanical behaviour high density polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced with continuous henequen fibres ( Agave fourcroydes) was studied. Fibre-matrix adhesion…”
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Effect of moisture absorption on the micromechanical behavior of carbon fiber/epoxy matrix composites by Cauich-Cupul, J. I., Pérez-Pacheco, E., Valadez-González, A., Herrera-Franco, P. J.

“…Carbon fiber/epoxy material in the form of a single fiber unidirectional composite was subjected to controlled humidity environments. Moisture uptake in…”
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Compatibilization of polyethylene/polyaniline blends with polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride by Del Castillo-Castro, T, Castillo-Ortega, M.M, Herrera-Franco, P.J, Rodríguez-Félix, D.E

“…The use of compatibilizers as interfacial agents in composites can offer a convenient way to improve the mechanical properties of immiscible polymer blends…”
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Effect of fiber surface treatment on the fiber–matrix bond strength of natural fiber reinforced composites by Valadez-Gonzalez, A., Cervantes-Uc, J.M., Olayo, R., Herrera-Franco, P.J.

“…The interfacial shear strength (IFSS) between natural fibers and a thermoplastic matrix has been improved by the morphological and silane chemical modification…”
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Comments on “Identification of micro‐failure processes of HDPE‐henequen fiber composite material by using acoustic emission monitoring: Effect of fiber surface modification” by Anaya‐Ramírez, R. C., Rios‐Soberanis, C. R., Herrera‐Franco, P. J.

“…In this article authors emphasize, with solid scientific foundations, the relevance of essential work of fracture (EWF) to obtain fracture toughness in natural…”
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A study of the mechanical properties of short natural-fiber reinforced composites by Herrera-Franco, P.J., Valadez-González, A.

“…The degree of fiber–matrix adhesion and its effect on the mechanical reinforcement of short henequen fibers and a polyethylene matrix was studied. The surface…”
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Fibrous membranes of cellulose acetate and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) by electrospinning method: Preparation and characterization by CASTILLO-ORTEGA, M. M, ROMERO-GARCIA, J, RODRIGUEZ, F, NAJERA-LUNA, A, HERRERA-FRANCO, P. J

“…Fibrous membranes of cellulose acetate (CA), poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and composite membranes of these polymers, were obtained by the electrospinning…”
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Chemical modification of henequén fibers with an organosilane coupling agent by Valadez-Gonzalez, A, Cervantes-Uc, J.M, Olayo, R, Herrera-Franco, P.J

“…Short henequén fibers were modified with a silane coupling agent in order to find out its deposition mechanism on the fiber surface and the influence of this…”
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Preparation of extruded polyethylene/chitosan blends compatibilized with polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride by Quiroz-Castillo, J.M., Rodríguez-Félix, D.E., Grijalva-Monteverde, H., del Castillo-Castro, T., Plascencia-Jatomea, M., Rodríguez-Félix, F., Herrera-Franco, P.J.

“…•Novel extruded films of polyethylene with a content of 20wt% chitosan were obtained.•Compatibilizer PEgMA and glycerol improved the processability of the…”
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Effective properties of multiwalled carbon nanotube/epoxy composites using two different tubes by Hernandez-Perez, A, Aviles, F, May-Pat, A, Valadez-Gonzalez, A, Herrera-Franco, P J, Bartolo-Perez, P

“…Carbon nanotubes are nowadays produced with significantly different morphology. In composite applications, the tube morphology and impurity content is likely…”
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Effect of fiber surface treatment on the incorporation of carbon nanotubes and on the micromechanical properties of a single-carbon fiber-epoxy matrix composite by Munoz-Velez, M. F., Valadez-Gonzalez, A., Herrera-Franco, P. J.

“…Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) previously treated with a cationic polymer were incorporated on the surface of carbon fibers modified by three different…”
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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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Flexural, impact and compressive properties of a rigid-thermoplastic matrix/cellulose fiber reinforced composites by Canché-Escamilla, G, Rodriguez-Laviada, J, Cauich-Cupul, J.I, Mendizábal, E, Puig, J.E, Herrera-Franco, P.J

“…The mechanical behavior of rigid-thermoplastic matrix–cellulose fiber reinforced composites is investigated. These materials exhibit a brittle behavior, that…”
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Creep behaviour of injection-moulded basalt fibre reinforced poly(lactic acid) composites by Tábi, Tamás, Bakonyi, P, Hajba, S, Herrera-Franco, PJ, Czigány, T, Kovács, JG

“…In this paper, the creep of short (chopped) basalt fibre reinforced poly(lactic acid) composites was investigated; 5, 10, 20 and 30 wt.% short basalt fibre…”
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Electrical, mechanical and piezo-resistive behavior of a polyaniline/poly( n-butyl methacrylate) composite by Del Castillo-Castro, T., Castillo-Ortega, M.M., Herrera-Franco, P.J.

“…Dodecilbenzene sulfonate doped-polyaniline/poly( n-butyl methacrylate) composites were prepared by cast molding. The electrical, mechanical and morphological…”
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Using Factorial Design Methodology to Assess PLA-g-Ma and Henequen Microfibrillated Cellulose Content on the Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic acid) Composites by Valadez-Gonzalez, A., Tábi, T., Herrera-Franco, P. J., Dzul-Cervantes, M.

“…In this work, a 22 factorial design was used to study the effect of microfibrillated henequen cellulose fibers (HENCEL) and PLA-g-MA coupling agent contents on…”
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Piezo-resistance effect in composite based on cross-linked polydimethylsiloxane and polyaniline: potential pressure sensor application by del Castillo-Castro, T., Castillo-Ortega, M. M., Encinas, J. C., Herrera Franco, P. J., Carrillo-Escalante, H. J.

“…Composites that incorporate an electrically conducting filler, the hydrochloric polyaniline (PANI-Cl), into hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane (HO-PDMS)…”
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Mechanical properties of acrylate-grafted henequen cellulose fibers and their application in composites by Canché-Escamilla, G., Cauich-Cupul, J.I., Mendizábal, E., Puig, J.E., Vázquez-Torres, H., Herrera-Franco, P.J.

“…The properties of cellulose fiber and PMMA- or PBA-grafted cellulose fibers are investigated as a function of the initiator (ceric-ammonium nitrate)…”
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Photoelastic evaluation of fiber surface-treatments on the interfacial performance of a polyester fiber/epoxy model composite by Flores-Johnson, E.A., Vázquez-Rodríguez, J.M., Herrera-Franco, P.J., González-Chi, P.I.

“…The interfacial adhesion between a polyester fiber and an epoxy matrix was improved by chemical and topological modifications of the fiber surface. The maximum…”
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