@conference{cacda5974e5f43279e83aa92a97fa2f5,
title = "Interfacial strength in fibre reinforced thermoplastics",
abstract = "There has been a rapid growth in the development and application of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composites in recent years. Parallel to this growth has been the increasing recognition of the need to better understand and measure the micro-mechanical parameters which control the structure-property relationships in such composites. The properties of thermoplastic composites result from a combination of the fibre and matrix properties and the ability to transfer stresses across the fibre-matrix interphase. Optimization of the stress transfer capability of the fibre-matrix interphase region is critical to achieving the required performance level in thermoplastic matrix composites.",
keywords = "fibre-reinforced thermoplastic, polymer composites, fibre–matrix interphase, shrinkage stress, compressive stress, residual stress",
author = "J.L. Thomason",
year = "2010",
month = sep,
day = "1",
language = "English",
note = "International Conference on Interfaces & Interphases in Multicomponent Materials (IIMM) ; Conference date: 01-09-2010 Through 03-09-2010",
}