Search Results - "Rencheck, Mitchell L."
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Activation of Mechanophores in a Thermoset Matrix by Instrumented Scratch
Published in ACS applied materials & interfaces (24-11-2021)“…Scratches in polymer coatings and barrier layers negatively impact optical properties (haze, light transmission, etc.), initiate routes of degradation or…”
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A buckling mechanics approach to elastic modulus determination of glassy polymer films
Published in Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics (01-01-2019)“…ABSTRACT Column buckling mechanics were examined as a technique to determine the modulus of glassy polymer films that fail at very low strains in tension. As…”
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A novel additive manufacturing compression overmolding process for hybrid metal polymer composite structures
Published in Additive manufacturing letters (01-04-2023)“…•Metal polymer composites are fabricated via additive manufacturing compression overmolding.•Tailored composite preforms enable control over fiber orientation…”
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Nanocellulose Film Modulus Determination via Buckling Mechanics Approaches
Published in ACS applied polymer materials (14-02-2020)“…Glassy polymer films are important materials in many manufacturing industries. The rapid and reliable characterization of the elastic modulus is essential for…”
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Managing potential environmental and human health risks of lead halide perovskite photovoltaic modules
Published in Solar energy (01-02-2024)“…•Future work for managing potential environmental and human health risks of perovskite photovoltaic modules.•Future solutions for mitigating potential…”
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A circular economy roadmap for solar photovoltaics
Published in Solar energy (01-07-2024)“…Solar photovoltaics (PV) and other clean energy technologies are increasingly being deployed as an environmentally responsible and economic approach to energy…”
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Recycling polymer composite granulate/regrind using big area additive manufacturing
Published in Composites. Part B, Engineering (01-05-2023)“…Carbon fiber filled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (CF-ABS) is an emerging 3-D printable, recyclable thermoplastic composite. A popular application for CF-ABS…”
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Design optimization of lightweight automotive seatback through additive manufacturing compression overmolding of metal polymer composites
Published in Composite structures (01-12-2024)“…With the growing demand for enhanced automotive fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability, there is a need for lightweighting automotive components…”
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Assessing the Elastic Moduli of Pavement Marking Tapes using the Tape Drape Test
Published in Transportation research record (01-08-2021)“…Temporary pavement marking (TPM) tape adhesion with roadway surfaces is critical for tape performance. The two main TPM performance issues both stem from the…”
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Life cycle cost, energy, and carbon emissions of molds for precast concrete: Exploring the impacts of material choices and additive manufacturing
Published in Resources, conservation and recycling (01-10-2023)“…•Wood molds have the lowest environmental impact but can cost more than AM molds.•Material and labor costs and mold durability are key lifecycle cost analysis…”
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Bioinspired design toward nanocellulose-based materials
Published in Materials today (Kidlington, England) (01-06-2023)“…[Display omitted] Nature provides lots of inspiration for material and structural design for various applications. Deriving design principles from the…”
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Enhanced through-thickness electrical conductivity and lightning strike damage response of interleaved vertically aligned short carbon fiber composites
Published in Composites. Part B, Engineering (15-03-2023)“…Through-thickness electrical conductivity of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) is a key characteristic that determines the severity of lighting…”
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Identifying Internal Stresses during Mechanophore Activation
Published in Advanced engineering materials (01-04-2022)“…Mechanophores (MPs) undergo chemical reactions to become fluorescent in response to a mechanical stimulus that reflects the magnitude and distribution of…”
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Identifying Internal Stresses during Mechanophore Activation
Published in Advanced engineering materials (01-04-2022)“…Mechanoresponsive molecules called mechanophores fluoresce when they experience sufficient force. By incorporating mechanophores into the matrix of a rigid…”
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Towards the applications of mechanophore incorporated feedstocks for additive manufacturing
Published in Materials today communications (01-03-2023)“…The ability to additively-manufacture mechanically responsive molecules, known as mechanophores (MPs), that are incorporated into polymer feedstocks provides…”
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Development of multifunctional nylon 6,6-based nanocomposites with high electrical and thermal conductivities by scalable melt and dry blending methods for automotive applications
Published in Materials today communications (01-03-2024)“…With the advent of intelligent automobile technology, the demand for multifunctional composites with higher electrical and thermal conductivities is…”
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Development of multifunctional nylon 6,6-based nanocomposites with high electrical and thermal conductivities by scalable melt and dry blending methods for automotive applications
Published in Materials today communications (23-11-2023)“…With the advent of intelligent automobile technology, the demand for multifunctional composites with higher electrical and thermal conductivities is…”
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