@inproceedings{7e7432a595de43be8faa731a2c75ef71,
title = "Spherically shaped micron-size particle-reinforced PMMA and PC composites for improving energy absorption capability",
abstract = "The focus of this study was to experimentally investigate spherically shaped micron-size particles reinforced polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC) polymer composites for improving energy absorbing capabilities such as toughness and low-velocity impact resistance. In this study, a solution mixing method was developed to fabricate both PMMA and PC polymer composites with spherically shaped micron-size polyamide-nylon 6 (PA6) particles inclusions. The morphology of the fracture surfaces of polymer composites was examined by using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Strain-rate dependent response of both PMMA and PC polymer composites was investigated by characterizing tensile and flexural properties. Low-velocity penetration testing was performed for both polymer composites and the key results observed for energy absorption capabilities are discussed in this study.",
keywords = "Energy absorption, Low-velocity impact, Polyamide - Nylon 6, Polycarbonate, Polymethyl methacrylate",
author = "Kim, \{Hyung Ick\} and Kang, \{Eung Chun\} and Jang, \{Jae Soon\} and Jonghwan Suhr",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1117/12.885037",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819485403",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2011",
note = "Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2011 ; Conference date: 07-03-2011 Through 09-03-2011",
}