Long-Term Hydrolytic Degradation of the Sizing-Rich Composite Interphase

Glass fiber-reinforced composites are exposed to hydrolytic degradation in subsea and offshore applications. Fiber-matrix interphase degradation was observed after the matrix was fully saturated with water and typical water absorption tests according to ASTM D5229 were stopped. Due to water-induced...

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Main Authors: Andrey E. Krauklis, Abedin I. Gagani, Andreas T. Echtermeyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/9/4/263