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Papers by Samuel Kenig

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of grafted caged silica (polyhedral oligomeric silesquioxanes) on the properties of dental composites and adhesives

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 2006

Abstract—With the emergence,of commercial,grafted caged,silica (Polyhedral Oligomeric Si- lesquio... more Abstract—With the emergence,of commercial,grafted caged,silica (Polyhedral Oligomeric Si- lesquioxanes, POSS) having a three-dimensional (3D) morphology with peripheral functionality, new opportunities have been created for formulating dental adhesives and composites with enhanced,me- chanical and physical properties. The objective of the present study was to investigate the properties obtained by incorporating grafted caged silica into acrylate based dental composite and adhesive sys-

Research paper thumbnail of Syntactic Foams II. Preparation and Characterization Of Three-Phase Systems

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1980

Research paper thumbnail of Syntactic Foams III. Three-Phase Materials Produced from Resin Coated Microballoons

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1982

Research paper thumbnail of Nanoclays Containing Flame Retardant Chemicals for Fire Retardant Applications

Research paper thumbnail of Structure-property relationships of short fiber reinforced polypropylene-polyamide blends

Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, 2007

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Research paper thumbnail of Three-Phase Silicone Based Syntactic Foams

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1984

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Research paper thumbnail of Discontinuous Fiber Thermoplastic Composites: Void Formation During Melt Processing

Wiley Encyclopedia of Composites, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Short-Fiber Thermoplastics Composites: Fiber Fracture During Melt Processing

Wiley Encyclopedia of Composites, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Delamination controlled ballistic resistance of polyethylene/polyethylene composite materials

We have investigated ballistic response of polyethylene/polyethylene (PE/PE) composites to impact... more We have investigated ballistic response of polyethylene/polyethylene (PE/PE) composites to impact by Uzi bullets. For comparison, limited work was carried out on PE/aramid fiber hybrids and PE fiber/Polycarbonate plate laminates. The plates exhibited an average ballistic resistance, V 50 , of approximately 90 m/s per 1 kg/m 2 area density. In term of the protection level per thickness, the ballistic resistance was 76 m/s per 1 mm. Visual and microscopic examinations identified indentation and delamination as the prevailing failure mechanisms. The delamination, energy calculated on the basis of a simple delamination model considering the fracture surface energy of the matrix, was shown to fully balance the dissipated kinetic energy of the bullet, while the contribution of the fiber fracture process was negligible. This is taken as strong circumstantial evidence for the significant role of this failure process in the ballistic resistance of these composites.

Research paper thumbnail of Syntactic Foams I. Preparation, Structure and Properties

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1980

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Research paper thumbnail of Properties of blends containing two liquid crystalline polymers

Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 1991

... Liquid Crystalline Polymers Samuel Kenig Mark T. DeMeuse Michael Jaffe Department of Material... more ... Liquid Crystalline Polymers Samuel Kenig Mark T. DeMeuse Michael Jaffe Department of Materials Engineering, Technion-lsrael Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, lsrael Enimont America, lnc., 2000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, USA ...

Research paper thumbnail of Rotational molding of thermosetting three-phase syntactic foams

Polymer Engineering and Science, 1982

Thermosetting three-phase syntactic foams consisting of glass microballoons, resin, and air voids... more Thermosetting three-phase syntactic foams consisting of glass microballoons, resin, and air voids dispersed in the resin were studied and are reported in the present work. Specimens for measurements of density and compressive properties were cut from the syntactic foam walls of hollow products prepared in rotational molding. These walls are characterized by loosepacked structures, densities from 0.12 to 0.24 g/cm3, and compressive strength from 3 to 20 kg/cm2. The free void fraction of these loose-packed structures is compared with close-packed structures as a function of resin weight fraction, and semiquantitative relationships are derived. Potential applications ofsuch hollow articles are as core materials for large products of complex geometries where light weight combined with a good balance of mechanical properties, low dielectric loss, and good thermal resistance are desired.

Research paper thumbnail of Dielectric and magnetic properties of random and segregated ferrite polystyrene composites

Polymer Engineering and Science, 1990

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Research paper thumbnail of Short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics. Part III: Effect of fiber length on rheological properties and fiber orientation

Polymer Composites, 1989

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Research paper thumbnail of Mechanical behavior of reinforced polyurethane foams

Polymer Composites, 1983

ABSTRACT The mechanical behavior of three-phase reinforced polyurethane (PU) foam composites was ... more ABSTRACT The mechanical behavior of three-phase reinforced polyurethane (PU) foam composites was investigated. Chopped-glass fibers, glass beads, and graphite powder were used as reinforcing materials. Emperimental results indicated that chopped-glass fibers enhance the foam mechanical properties in tension, while glass beads and graphite powder tend to improve the mechanical properties in compression. Microscopical observations revealed that the reinforcing filler location is within the cell walls acting as a matrix reinforcement. A modified Kerner equation, based on a model that assumes the superposition of a porous matrix and a rigid particulate filler, was compared with measured elastic moduli of the three-phase composite foams.

Research paper thumbnail of Weld-line characteristics in short fiber reinforced thermoplastics

Polymer Composites, 1991

Fibers can greatly improve the mechanical properties of polymers but may also severely weaken mol... more Fibers can greatly improve the mechanical properties of polymers but may also severely weaken molded parts at their weld-line compared to their bulk strength. The tensile properties and fiber orientation of injection and compression molded fiber reinforced Noryl and polypropylene samples with and without a weld-zone were studied. Distinct differences in structure and mechanical properties of weldcontaining and weld-free samples were identified. In unfilled Noryl and unfilled polypropylene, the presence of a weld-line was found to only have a small effect on the tensile strength and modulus, while in the corresponding fiber reinforced systems, orientation of the fibrous reinforcement parallel to the weld-line caused a significant reduction of the tensile strength compared to the weld-free products. The strength ratio of welded and unwelded specimens was found to decrease with increasing fiber concentration. Quantitative determination of the glass fiber orientation distribution within the weld-line region and in the bulk was carried out by analyzing photomicrographs of polished sections at desired locations.

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of carbon nanotubes on the thermal expansion isotropy of injection molded carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics

Polymer Composites, 2013

ABSTRACT Plastics have a weight advantage over metals but they lack their strength, stiffness, di... more ABSTRACT Plastics have a weight advantage over metals but they lack their strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, and electrical conduction. Fiber reinforced plastics have been used to bridge this properties gap, specifically engineering thermoplastics including carbon fibers (CFs). These composites are light, strong and stiff, electrostatically dissipating, and relatively easy to process by injection molding. However, the high aspect ratio and rigidity of the CFs cause orientation and anisotropy, especially when injection molded, thus reducing dimensional stability on the final product and limiting its use in precision components. In this study, polymer composite formulations of polyether imide containing CFs and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were compounded and injection-molded following a design of experiments (DOE) methodology. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in the polymer flow direction and perpendicular to the flow direction was used to evaluate thermal expansion isotropy. The electrical resistivity, impact strength, and morphological structure were also investigated. It was found that the addition of CNT caused a significant reduction in the thermal expansion anisotropy of the parts without compromising the impact strength. Also, it was found that CNTs are significantly more efficient than CFs for reducing the electrical resistivity. The conclusions of this study can be used to fine-tune polymer composites with high dimensional thermal stability, electrostatic dissipation, and good mechanical properties, suitable for high-performance devices. POLYM. COMPOS. 34:1367–1374, 2013. © 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers

Research paper thumbnail of Void formation in short-fiber thermoplastic composites

Polymer Composites, 1989

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Research paper thumbnail of Short fiber reinforced thermoplastics. I. Rheological properties of glass fiber reinforced Noryl

Polymer Composites, 1989

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Research paper thumbnail of Short fiber reinforced thermoplastics. II. Interrelation between fiber orientation and rheological properties of glass fiber-reinforced Noryl

Polymer Composites, 1989

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Research paper thumbnail of The effect of grafted caged silica (polyhedral oligomeric silesquioxanes) on the properties of dental composites and adhesives

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 2006

Abstract—With the emergence,of commercial,grafted caged,silica (Polyhedral Oligomeric Si- lesquio... more Abstract—With the emergence,of commercial,grafted caged,silica (Polyhedral Oligomeric Si- lesquioxanes, POSS) having a three-dimensional (3D) morphology with peripheral functionality, new opportunities have been created for formulating dental adhesives and composites with enhanced,me- chanical and physical properties. The objective of the present study was to investigate the properties obtained by incorporating grafted caged silica into acrylate based dental composite and adhesive sys-

Research paper thumbnail of Syntactic Foams II. Preparation and Characterization Of Three-Phase Systems

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1980

Research paper thumbnail of Syntactic Foams III. Three-Phase Materials Produced from Resin Coated Microballoons

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1982

Research paper thumbnail of Nanoclays Containing Flame Retardant Chemicals for Fire Retardant Applications

Research paper thumbnail of Structure-property relationships of short fiber reinforced polypropylene-polyamide blends

Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, 2007

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Three-Phase Silicone Based Syntactic Foams

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1984

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Discontinuous Fiber Thermoplastic Composites: Void Formation During Melt Processing

Wiley Encyclopedia of Composites, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Short-Fiber Thermoplastics Composites: Fiber Fracture During Melt Processing

Wiley Encyclopedia of Composites, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Delamination controlled ballistic resistance of polyethylene/polyethylene composite materials

We have investigated ballistic response of polyethylene/polyethylene (PE/PE) composites to impact... more We have investigated ballistic response of polyethylene/polyethylene (PE/PE) composites to impact by Uzi bullets. For comparison, limited work was carried out on PE/aramid fiber hybrids and PE fiber/Polycarbonate plate laminates. The plates exhibited an average ballistic resistance, V 50 , of approximately 90 m/s per 1 kg/m 2 area density. In term of the protection level per thickness, the ballistic resistance was 76 m/s per 1 mm. Visual and microscopic examinations identified indentation and delamination as the prevailing failure mechanisms. The delamination, energy calculated on the basis of a simple delamination model considering the fracture surface energy of the matrix, was shown to fully balance the dissipated kinetic energy of the bullet, while the contribution of the fiber fracture process was negligible. This is taken as strong circumstantial evidence for the significant role of this failure process in the ballistic resistance of these composites.

Research paper thumbnail of Syntactic Foams I. Preparation, Structure and Properties

Journal of Cellular Plastics, 1980

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Properties of blends containing two liquid crystalline polymers

Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 1991

... Liquid Crystalline Polymers Samuel Kenig Mark T. DeMeuse Michael Jaffe Department of Material... more ... Liquid Crystalline Polymers Samuel Kenig Mark T. DeMeuse Michael Jaffe Department of Materials Engineering, Technion-lsrael Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, lsrael Enimont America, lnc., 2000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, USA ...

Research paper thumbnail of Rotational molding of thermosetting three-phase syntactic foams

Polymer Engineering and Science, 1982

Thermosetting three-phase syntactic foams consisting of glass microballoons, resin, and air voids... more Thermosetting three-phase syntactic foams consisting of glass microballoons, resin, and air voids dispersed in the resin were studied and are reported in the present work. Specimens for measurements of density and compressive properties were cut from the syntactic foam walls of hollow products prepared in rotational molding. These walls are characterized by loosepacked structures, densities from 0.12 to 0.24 g/cm3, and compressive strength from 3 to 20 kg/cm2. The free void fraction of these loose-packed structures is compared with close-packed structures as a function of resin weight fraction, and semiquantitative relationships are derived. Potential applications ofsuch hollow articles are as core materials for large products of complex geometries where light weight combined with a good balance of mechanical properties, low dielectric loss, and good thermal resistance are desired.

Research paper thumbnail of Dielectric and magnetic properties of random and segregated ferrite polystyrene composites

Polymer Engineering and Science, 1990

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics. Part III: Effect of fiber length on rheological properties and fiber orientation

Polymer Composites, 1989

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Mechanical behavior of reinforced polyurethane foams

Polymer Composites, 1983

ABSTRACT The mechanical behavior of three-phase reinforced polyurethane (PU) foam composites was ... more ABSTRACT The mechanical behavior of three-phase reinforced polyurethane (PU) foam composites was investigated. Chopped-glass fibers, glass beads, and graphite powder were used as reinforcing materials. Emperimental results indicated that chopped-glass fibers enhance the foam mechanical properties in tension, while glass beads and graphite powder tend to improve the mechanical properties in compression. Microscopical observations revealed that the reinforcing filler location is within the cell walls acting as a matrix reinforcement. A modified Kerner equation, based on a model that assumes the superposition of a porous matrix and a rigid particulate filler, was compared with measured elastic moduli of the three-phase composite foams.

Research paper thumbnail of Weld-line characteristics in short fiber reinforced thermoplastics

Polymer Composites, 1991

Fibers can greatly improve the mechanical properties of polymers but may also severely weaken mol... more Fibers can greatly improve the mechanical properties of polymers but may also severely weaken molded parts at their weld-line compared to their bulk strength. The tensile properties and fiber orientation of injection and compression molded fiber reinforced Noryl and polypropylene samples with and without a weld-zone were studied. Distinct differences in structure and mechanical properties of weldcontaining and weld-free samples were identified. In unfilled Noryl and unfilled polypropylene, the presence of a weld-line was found to only have a small effect on the tensile strength and modulus, while in the corresponding fiber reinforced systems, orientation of the fibrous reinforcement parallel to the weld-line caused a significant reduction of the tensile strength compared to the weld-free products. The strength ratio of welded and unwelded specimens was found to decrease with increasing fiber concentration. Quantitative determination of the glass fiber orientation distribution within the weld-line region and in the bulk was carried out by analyzing photomicrographs of polished sections at desired locations.

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of carbon nanotubes on the thermal expansion isotropy of injection molded carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics

Polymer Composites, 2013

ABSTRACT Plastics have a weight advantage over metals but they lack their strength, stiffness, di... more ABSTRACT Plastics have a weight advantage over metals but they lack their strength, stiffness, dimensional stability, and electrical conduction. Fiber reinforced plastics have been used to bridge this properties gap, specifically engineering thermoplastics including carbon fibers (CFs). These composites are light, strong and stiff, electrostatically dissipating, and relatively easy to process by injection molding. However, the high aspect ratio and rigidity of the CFs cause orientation and anisotropy, especially when injection molded, thus reducing dimensional stability on the final product and limiting its use in precision components. In this study, polymer composite formulations of polyether imide containing CFs and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were compounded and injection-molded following a design of experiments (DOE) methodology. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in the polymer flow direction and perpendicular to the flow direction was used to evaluate thermal expansion isotropy. The electrical resistivity, impact strength, and morphological structure were also investigated. It was found that the addition of CNT caused a significant reduction in the thermal expansion anisotropy of the parts without compromising the impact strength. Also, it was found that CNTs are significantly more efficient than CFs for reducing the electrical resistivity. The conclusions of this study can be used to fine-tune polymer composites with high dimensional thermal stability, electrostatic dissipation, and good mechanical properties, suitable for high-performance devices. POLYM. COMPOS. 34:1367–1374, 2013. © 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers

Research paper thumbnail of Void formation in short-fiber thermoplastic composites

Polymer Composites, 1989

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Short fiber reinforced thermoplastics. I. Rheological properties of glass fiber reinforced Noryl

Polymer Composites, 1989

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Short fiber reinforced thermoplastics. II. Interrelation between fiber orientation and rheological properties of glass fiber-reinforced Noryl

Polymer Composites, 1989

ABSTRACT