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This research aims to examine how varying glass fiber amounts and aging processes impact the properties of polycarbonate composites.

June 12, 2026Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

Influence of glass fiber amount, natural ageing, UV ageing and aged/reprocessed ratios on mechanical, rheological and morphological properties of polycarbonate

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This research aims to examine how varying glass fiber amounts and aging processes impact the properties of polycarbonate composites.
Investigated mechanical properties, melt flow index, and morphology of glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate composites.
Subjected samples to natural and UV aging for varying durations, followed by reprocessing with virgin material.
Analyzed samples for tensile, impact, and flexural strength after aging and reprocessing.
Natural aging reduced tensile strength by up to 7.82% depending on glass fiber content after 12 months.
UV aging led to a 27% decrease in elongation at break; flexural strength decreased by up to 13.60%.
Melt flow index increased by 122.82% for 20% glass fiber content after 9 months of natural aging.

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Randomized trial investigates mechanical and morphological changes in polycarbonate composites due to aging, suggesting improved stability with higher fiber content.

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Kuram et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba34a8101cf8926f01f66 https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062261457297

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Randomized trial investigates mechanical and morphological changes in polycarbonate composites due to aging, suggesting improved stability with higher fiber content.

Influence of glass fiber amount, natural ageing, UV ageing and aged/reprocessed ratios on mechanical, rheological and morphological properties of polycarbonate

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Influence of glass fiber amount, natural ageing, UV ageing and aged/reprocessed ratios on mechanical, rheological and morphological properties of polycarbonate

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