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Micro- to nanoscale surface morphology and friction response of tribological polyimide surfaces by Samyn, P., Schoukens, G., De Baets, P.

“…Sintered polyimide surfaces that were worn under macroscale conditions at different temperatures, were further characterised by contact-mode atomic force…”
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Influence of stretching on the resilience of LLDPE monofilaments for application in artificial turf by Kolgjini, B., Schoukens, G., Kiekens, P.

“…Polymeric filaments have been used successfully in artificial turf, however lack of resilience and excessive fibrillation are still the main problems…”
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Influence of Internal Lubricants (PTFE and Silicon Oil) in Short Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polyimide Composites on Performance Properties by Samyn, P., De Baets, P., Schoukens, G.

“…Short carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polyimides (30 wt%) often show high and unstable coefficients of friction. In this study, the effects of internal…”
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Friction, wear and material transfer of sintered polyimides sliding against various steel and diamond-like carbon coated surfaces by Samyn, P., Schoukens, G., Quintelier, J., De Baets, P.

“…Polyimide cylinders are slid under 50 N normal load and 0.3 m/s sliding velocity against carbon steel ( R a=0.2 and 0.05 μm), high-alloy steel ( R a=0.05 μm),…”
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Wear transitions and stability of polyoxymethylene homopolymer in highly loaded applications compared to small-scale testing by Samyn, P., De Baets, P., Schoukens, G., Quintelier, J.

“…Wear and failure mechanisms of polyoxymethylene homopolymer (POM-H) loaded above its yield strength are studied on test samples with a 22500 mm 2 sliding area…”
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Softening and melting mechanisms of polyamides interfering with sliding stability under adhesive conditions by Samyn, P., Schoukens, G., Van Driessche, I., Van Craenenbroeck, J., Verpoort, F.

“…The thermal stability of polymers is a main issue when used as friction elements under dry sliding. Cast polyamide grades processed with either natrium or…”
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Relationship between stress and orientation induced structures during uniaxial drawing of poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) by Schoukens, G

“…Amorphous films of poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) (PEN) were drawn isothermally at temperatures between 130°C and 160°C, more specially at 145°C up to the…”
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Thermal transitions in polyimide transfer under sliding against steel, investigated by Raman spectroscopy and thermal analysis by Samyn, P., De Baets, P., Van Craenenbroeck, J., Verpoort, F., Schoukens, G.

“…Polyimides (PI) are known for their extremely high thermal stability and lack of a glass transition temperature below their decomposition point. Therefore,…”
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Tribological behavior of pure and graphite-filled polyimides under atmospheric conditions by Samyn, P., De Baets, P., Schoukens, G., Hendrickx, B.

“…As the use of common engineering plastics in tribological systems is limited to low sliding velocities and low loads because of creep and insufficient…”
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Application of polymer nanoparticle coating for tuning the hydrophobicity of cellulosic substrates by Samyn, P., Schoukens, G., Van den Abbeele, H., Vonck, L., Stanssens, D.

“…Nanoparticles of partially imidized poly(styrene–maleic anhydride) were applied from an aqueous dispersion as a one- or two-layer coating onto paper…”
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On the Repeatability of Friction and Wear Tests for Polyimides in a Hertzian Line Contact by Samyn, P., Quintelier, J., Schoukens, G.

“…Tribological properties for polymers are mainly experimentally determined, while few standards are available and variation in data is often large. Polyimide is…”
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Large-scale tests on friction and wear of engineering polymers for material selection in highly loaded sliding systems by Samyn, P., Baets, P. De, Schoukens, G., Peteghem, A.P. Van

“…Tribological properties of polymer materials are traditionally tested on small-scale test rigs because of cost-efficiency and flexibility. For highly loaded…”
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Effect of Graphite Powder on Sliding Performance of Sintered Polyimide Composites at Various Normal Loads and Sliding Velocities by SAMYN, P, QUINTELIER, J, SCHOUKENS, G

“…Polymer composites with graphite additives are often used to control sliding properties. The lubricating action of graphite, however, strongly depends on the…”
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Tribophyiscal scaling effects in friction and wear of polymers on small- and large-scale tests by Samyn, P., Schoukens, G.

“…Coefficients of friction and wear rates for polyacetal and polytetrafluoroethylene are measured on small‐scale cylinder‐on‐plate tests and large‐scale…”
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Friction induced conformational changes on large-scale and small-scale polyester sliding surfaces by Samyn, P., Craenenbroeck, J. Van, Quintelier, J., Schoukens, G.

“…Pure and internal PTFE‐lubricated polyesters are slid against steel and stainless steel on large‐scale and small‐scale tribological test rigs under normal…”
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Shrinkage behaviour of uniaxially drawn poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) films by Schoukens, G, Verschuere, M

“…Amorphous films of poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) (PEN) were drawn isothermally at 145°C up to the desired draw ratios mainly to study structure formation…”
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Experimental extrapolation model for friction and wear of polymers on different testing scales by Samyn, P., Schoukens, G.

“…The friction and wear behaviour for polyoxymethylene homopolymers (POM-H) and polyethylene terephthalate with teflon additives (PET/PTFE) is compared on…”
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Thermal analysis and Raman spectroscopic studies of crystallization in poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) by Schoukens, Gustaaf, De Clerck, Karen

“…The combination of Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy and thermal analysis has been proved to be adequate for the study of the quantitative structural…”
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Sliding behaviour of pure polyester and polyester-PTFE filled bulk composites in overload conditions by Samyn, Pieter, Quintelier, Jan, Ost, Wouter, Baets, Patrick De, Schoukens, Gustaaf

“…Polymers are frequently used in tribological applications because of their self-lubricating ability and loadability. However, most research on their friction…”
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Characterisation of polyimides under high-temperature sliding by Samyn, Pieter, Quintelier, Jan, De Baets, Patrick, Schoukens, Gustaaf

“…Polyimides are used in friction and wear applications because of their high strength and thermal stability up to 310 (short term) or 450 °C (long term). After…”
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