Fracture Toughness of Polypropylene-Based Particulate Composites

The fracture behaviour of polymers is strongly affected by the addition of rigid particles. Several features of the particles have a decisive influence on the values of the fracture toughness: shape and size, chemical nature, surface nature, concentration by volume, and orientation. Among those of t...

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Main Authors: David Arencón, José Ignacio Velasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-11-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/2/4/2046/