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Strength and adhesion of microplastics based on polysulfone and montmorillonite with polysulfone and a composite matrix
Summary
This Russian materials study characterized the mechanical strength and fiber-matrix adhesion of composite microplastics made from aramid or glass fibers impregnated with polysulfone melt containing montmorillonite clay. The research found that adding up to 5% montmorillonite improved fiber adhesion, contributing to the design of high-performance polymer composite materials.
The physicomechanical characteristics of microplastics prepared by impregnating aramid fibers and glass roving with a polysulfone melt containing montmorillonite have been studied. The method of determining the strength of the fiber–matrix adhesive bond using an adhesion cell as a node of the loop on microplastics has been proposed. It was found that tensile strength of microplastics and adhesive strength of the fiber–matrix bond are extreme functions of the impregnation time and the melt temperature as well as the filler content. Introduction of up to 5% of montmorillonite to polysulfone improves adhesion of fibers to the matrix.