Publications

Title Source Year Author(s) Abstract
Characterization of Epoxy Functionalized Graphite Nanoparticles and the Physical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Nanocomposites Composites Science and Technology 2010 Miller, S. G.; Bauer, J. L.; Maryanski, M. J.; Heimann, P. J.; Barlow, J. P.; Gosau, J. M.; Allred, R. E.
Effect of Reactive Finishes on the Moisture Durability of Carbon/Vinyl Ester Laminates Proc. SAMPE 2010 Symp. and Exhib. 2010 Allred, R. E.; Haight, A. E.; Wesson, S. P. This study was undertaken to determine the moisture durability of unidirectional T700 carbon/vinyl ester laminates with various fiber surface treatments. A previously developed solvent-based finish for carbon/vinyl ester was modified...
Modular Recycling Systems for Isolated Waste Producers Proc. SAMPE 2010 Symp. and Exhib. 2010 Gosau, J. M.; Wesley, T. F.; Allred, R. E. Tertiary recycling, that is, reclamation of chemical raw materials, of plastic waste has so far not found large scale applications due to a variety of economic and environmental factors. ...
Moisture-Resistant Primers for Composite Bonded Repair Proc. SAMPE 2010 Symp. and Exhib. 2010 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Jackson, J. L.; Kawola, J. S. Aging and durability of aircraft in both the military and civilian sectors are becoming major issues as the existing fleet continues to age. Additionally, the increased use of composite...
Hybrid Inflatable/Rigidizable Wings for High Altitude Applications Proc. 50th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 17th AIAA/ASME/AHS Adaptive Structures, paper AIAA-2009-2148 2009 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Jacob, J.; Scarborough, S.; Gleeson D. Technologies are being investigated that will enable the production and use of high altitude, long endurance (HALE) aircraft. Requirements for this application include a light weight and low storage volume...
Adhesion and Dispersion Promoting Treatment for Graphite Nanoflakes Proc. Intl. SAMPE 09 Symp. and Exhib. 2009 Allred, R. E.; Barlow, J. P.; Gosau, J. M.; Wesson, S. P.; Miller, S. G. Graphite nanoflakes are a low cost nanomaterial with interesting 2-D structure. They are produced by exfoliation of bulk graphite and commonly have aspect ratios of 1000:1. Due to the graphitic...
Carbon Fiber Reclamation from State-of-the-Art 2nd Generation Aircraft Composites Proc. Intl. SAMPE 09 Symp. and Exhib. 2009 Gosau, J. M.; Wesley, T. F.; Allred, R. E. Methodology to reclaim carbon fiber from the simple carbon composites used in first generation composite aircraft has been known for a decade. With the advent of the Boeing 787,...
Polyurethane Chemistry in Space Proc. Intl. SAMPE 09 Symp. and Exhib. 2009 Gosau, J. M.; Barlow, J. P.; Wesley, T. F. ; Allred, R. E. Future space exploration past the earth orbit has a significant need for manufacturing-in-space beyond simple assembly of prefabricated parts. The two main areas of research right now are large structures...
Real Time Process Control of Polymer Loading on Powder Towpreg Proc. Intl. SAMPE 09 Symp. and Exhib. 2009 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.; Gordon, B. W. We described previously a prototype production facility for manufacturing powder towpreg. The system consists of a payout tensioner, a powder curtain, fusing furnaces, and windup motors. Important goals for subsequent...
Finishing Process to Improve Interfacial Bonding in SiC/BMI Composites Proc. 2008 SAMPE Fall Tech. Conf. and Exhib. 2008 Allred, R. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Barlow, J. P.
E-Beam Automated Tape Placement Technology for High Temperature Composites Proc. 52nd Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2007 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Wesson, S. P.; Jensen, B. J.; Hou, T.; Cano, R. J. Automated composite fabrication methods such as filament winding, automated tape placement (thermal or electron-beam), and fiber or tow placement coupled with non-autoclave processing offer great promise for decreasing the costs...
Physical Properties of Exfoliated Graphite Nanocomposites by Variation of Graphite Surface Functionality Proc. 52nd Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2007 Miller, S. G.; Heimann, P. J.; Barlow, J. P.; Allred, R. E. The physical and transport properties of epoxy/ graphite nanocomposites are highly dependent on the extent of graphite surface modification. Increased oxidation promotes bonding with the matrix polymer, but at the...
High Temperature Finishes for Polyimide Matrix Composites Proc. 52nd Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2007 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Barlow, J. P. High-temperature polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are used for a variety of jet engine parts, including the fan case, stators, fan ducts, augmentor ducts, external flaps, the lift fan system, the...
Electrically Conductive Thermal Control Coatings for Space Craft Proc. 52nd Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2007 Gosau, J. M.; Barlow, J. P.; Allred, R. E. Adherent Technologies, Inc. has developed a new binder for electrically conductive thermal control coatings. The new binder, based on a silicon containing polymer, is resistant to all influences of the...
Environmental Durability of Polyimide Matrix Composites with High Temperature Finishes Proc. 2007 SAMPE Fall Tech. Conf. and Exhib. 2007 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Barlow, J. P. The current baseline composite system for the joint strike fighter (JSF) engine is T650-35 carbon fiber with HTS sizing in an AFR-PE-4 fluorinated polyimide matrix. There are several reported problems with the current fiber-sizing combination. Adherent Technologies, Inc. is developing a new, more compatible sizing (finish) for T650-35/AFR-PE-4 composites. The finishes were shown to provide a smooth, uniform coating on the fibers. Interfacial mechanical property data of the new fiber finish system are presented and compared to those of control laminates containing unsized and HTS sized fibers.
Light-Curing Structural Tape for In-Space Repair Proc. 2007 SAMPE Fall Tech. Conf. and Exhib. 2007 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Wesley, T. This program was undertaken to prove the feasibility of using light-curing fiberglass tape for in-space repairs. Substrates were limited to aluminum and carbon/epoxy composites and surface preparation to sanding and...
Effect of Reactive Fiber Finish on Vinyl Ester Matrix Composite Properties and Durability Proc. Global Outlook for Carbon Fiber Conference 2007 2007 Allred, R. E.
Fabrication and Testing of Self-Deploying Foam Antenna Structures Proc. 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., paper AIAA-2006-1602 2006 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Rand, P. B.; Shkindel, T.; Allred, R. E. A copper-coated, open-cell foam antenna structure was fabricated and demonstrated. The coated foams produced could be compacted upon heating and subsequently redeployed to their original dimensions with good retention of...
Design and Fabrication of Light Rigidizable Inflatable Wings Proc. 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf.paper AIAA-2006-1695 2006 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Allred, R. E.; Harrah, L. A. The overall objective of this ongoing study is to develop light-curing resins and lighting systems to rigidize an inflatable wing for terrestrial and space applications. Rigidization of inflatable wings provides...
Self-Deployable Foam Antenna Structures for Earth Observation Radiometer Applications 36th ICES Conference, paper 2006-01-2064 2006 McElroy, P. M.; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Rand, P. B.; Shkindel, T.; Allred, R. E.; Willis, P. B.
High-Temperature Finishes/Sizings for Polyimide Matrix Composites Proc. 51st Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib 2006 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Wesson, S. P. This study was undertaken to determine the feasibility of developing new high temperature sizings and finishes for bonding carbon fibers to an AFR-PE-4 polyimide matrix. Grafil 34-700 carbon fiber was...
Surface Modification of Exfoliated Graphite Nano-Reinforcements Proc. 38th. SAMPE Tech. Conf., 2006 Allred, R. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Barlow, J. P. Nano forms of graphite and carbon, such as flakes, worms, and tubes, can significantly modify the properties of polymers when used as reinforcements. Challenges remain in processing composites with these...
Integrated Composite Recycling Process Proc. 38th. SAMPE Tech. Conf., 2006 Gosau, J. M.; Wesley, T. F.; Allred, R. E. The recycling of composites on a large scale is an unsolved problem. Currently the material is either ground up into near-worthless fillers, incinerated, or digested using environmentally questionable technology....
Light Rigidizable Inflatable Wings for UAVs: Resin and Manufacturing Development Proc. 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., paper 2005-1882 2005 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Scarborough, S. ; Mackusick, M. B.; Smith, T. The objective of this ongoing study is to prove the feasibility of using light-curing resins to rigidize an inflatable wing for terrestrial and space applications. Current inflatable wings rely on...
Thermal Reversibility and Morphing of Light Curing Inflatable Composite Booms Proc. 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., paper 2005-1808 2005 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Allred, R. E.; Scarborough, S. ; Gleeson, D.; Cadogan, D. P. Adherent Technologies, Inc. has been developing a light-curing resin technology (Rigidization on Command® - ROC) to allow the fabrication of inflatable structures that can be easily packed and deployed with...
Aqueous-Based Emulsion Reactive Finishes for Improving Carbon/Vinyl Ester Interfacial Bonding Proc. 50th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2005 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Wesson, S. P. This study was undertaken to develop an aqueous-based finish (sizing) to improve the carbon/vinyl ester interfacial bond. A previously developed solvent-based finish for carbon/vinyl ester was modified to be applied...
Encapsulating Foam System for Asbestos Remediation Proc. 50th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2005 Gosau, J. M.; Shkindel, T.; Allred, R. E. Asbestos insulation is a hazard in the decommissioning and reclamation of US Navy vessels as well as in older construction throughout the world. The cost for environmental controls during the...
Liquid Crystalline Thermosets for High Temperature Adhesive Applications Proc. 50th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2005 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Allred, R. E. The aerospace industry has a need for adhesives with high strength and toughness for use in structural bonding applications as well as in repair applications. In addition to the requirements...
Light Curing Resin Systems for Use in Inflatable Wing Applications Proc. 50th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2005 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Allred, R. E. Adherent Technologies has been developing light-curing resins to rigidize an inflatable wing for terrestrial and space applications. Current inflatable wings rely on the continuous presence of an inflation gas to...
Real-Time Control of Powder Towpreg Production Using Embedded Processing and Machine Vision Proc. 50th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2005 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.; Babow, D. A. We described previously a production facility for manufacturing powder towpreg (R. E. Allred, S. P. Wesson, and D. A. Babow, "Powder Impregnation Studies for High Temperature Towpregs,” SAMPE J, 40...
Light Curing Rigidizable Inflatable Wing Proc. 45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., paper 2004-1809 2004 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; McElroy, P. M.; Scarborough, S.; Cadogan, D. P.; Pahle, J. W. The objective of this study was to prove the feasibility of using light-curing resins to rigidize an inflatable wing for terrestrial and space applications. Current inflatable wings rely on the...
Resin and Manufacturing Development for Light Curing Inflatable Composite Booms Proc. 45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., paper 2004-1659 2004 Harrah, L. A. ; Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Sprouse, M. R.; Allred, R. E.; McElroy, P. M.; Scarborough, S.; Dixit, A. Inflatable structures that become rigid after reaching the required shape are a promising approach for fabricating large space structures. A need exists for a controlled, clean rigidization technology to harden...
Open-Celled Rigid Foams for Self-Deploying Foam Antenna Structures Proc. 45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., paper 2004-1657 2004 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Rand, P. B.; Allred, R. E.; Shkindel, T.; McElroy, P. M.; Willis, P. B. The overall goal of this program is the development of an open-celled urethane foam system for use in self-deploying antenna structures. Advantages of such a system relative to current inflatable...
Fabrication of Electron-Beam Processable Polyimide Tapes and Composites Proc. 49th Intl. SAMPE Symp. Exhib. 2004 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Wesson, S. P.; Babow, D. A. Electron beam (e-beam) curing of polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is highly desirable from a manufacturing standpoint in that significant cost savings may be realized from the reduced cycle times, the...
Powder Impregnation Studies for High Temperature Towpregs Proc. 49th Intl. SAMPE Symp. Exhib. 2004 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.; Babow, D. A. Powder-impregnated fiber tows provide a means of producing composite precursor materials from otherwise intractable or difficult-to-process materials, which is common with high temperature resins [1,2]. Powder towpreg production entails measurement...
Reactive Finishes for Improving Adhesion in Carbon/Vinyl Ester Laminates Proc. 49th Intl. SAMPE Symp. Exhib. 2004 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.; Hoyt, A. E.; Whitehead, J. W. The interface is often a limiting factor in determining the durability of composite materials used in harsh environments. Attaining a well-bonded interface is particularly difficult with low-temperature curing matrix...
Light Curing Resins for Rigidizing Inflatable Space Structures Proc. 49th Intl. SAMPE Symp. Exhib. 2004 Hoyt, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Sprouse, M. R.; Allred, R. E.; McElroy, P. M.; Scarborough, S. E.; Cadogan, D. P. Inflatable spacecraft that become rigid after deployment are an attractive approach for large structures such as antennas. A promising approach for clean, controlled rigidization is the use of light curing...
Powder Impregnation Studies for High Temperature Towpregs SAMPE J 2004 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.; Babow, D. A. Powder impregnated fiber tows provides a means of producing composite precursor materials from otherwise intractable or difficult to process materials, which is common with high temperature resins. Powder towpreg production...
Electron-Beam Processable Polyimides for High Performance Composite Applications Proc. 48th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2003 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Shkindel, T.; Sprouse, M. R.; Wesson, S. P.; Babow, D. A. Electron beam (e-beam) curing of polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is highly desirable from a manufacturing standpoint in that significant cost savings may be realized from the reduced cycle times, the...
X-ray Curing Epoxy Adhesive Systems Proc. 48th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2003 Hoyt Haight, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Sprouse, M. R. X-ray curing adhesive systems offer significant potential for use in a variety of situations where heating is either difficult or undesirable. Such applications include aerospace repair, where difficult-to-reach areas and...
Thermomechanical Properties of Interface Modified M40J Carbon/PMR-II-50 Composites Proc. 48th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2003 Allred, R. E.; Shin, E. E.; Ingrham, L.; Papadopoulos, D.; Sutter, J. K. To increase performance and durability of high-temperature composites for potential rocket engine components, it is necessary to optimize wetting and interfacial bonding between high modulus carbon fibers and high-temperature polyimide...
The Effect of Sizings on the Durability of High Temperature Polymer Composites Proc. 14th Intl. Conf. on Composite Materials, paper 1818 2003 Allred, R. E.; Shin, E. E.; Ingrham, L.; Papadopoulos, D.; McCorkle, L.; Wheeler, D. R.; Sutter, J. K. To increase performance and durability of high-temperature composites for potential rocket engine components, it is necessary to optimize wetting and interfacial bonding between high modulus carbon fibers and high-temperature polyimide...
The Influence of Sizings on the Durability of High-Temperature Polymer Composites J. High Performance Polymers 2003 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.; Shin, E. E.; Ingrham, L.; McCorkle, L.; Papadopoulos, D.; Wheeler, D. R. To increase performance and durability of high-temperature composites for potential rocket engine components, it is necessary to optimize wetting and interfacial bonding between high modulus carbon fibers and high-temperature polyimide...
Rigidization-on-Command® (ROC) Resin Development for Lightweight Isogrid Booms with MLI 33rd Intl. Conf. on Environmental Systems, Technical Paper Series 2003-01-2342 2003 Hoyt, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Allred, R. E.; McElroy, P. M. The Rigidization-on-Command (ROC) resin development has focused on the development of resin systems that use UV light cure for rigidization. Polymeric sensitizers have been incorporated into the resin formulations to...
Potential Use of Photovolatile Polymers in Solar Sails Proc. Space Technology and Applications Intl. Forum-STAIF 2002 2002 Allred, R. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Pollack, S. K.; Willis, P. B. Extremely thin films are required for solar sails; possibly too fragile for handling, storage, and deployment. This work explores the use of photovolatile polymer coatings for the reinforcement of solar...
UV Rigidized Carbon-Reinforced Isogrid Boom for Gossamer Applications Proc. Space Technology and Applications Intl. Forum-STAIF 2002 2002 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt, A. E.; McElroy, P. M.; Scarborough, S.; Cadogan, D. P. This work examined the feasibility of curing carbon fiber-reinforced open isogrid structures using sunlight. An orbital thermal analysis was conducted for these Gossamer structures with no insulation to determine...
UV Rigidizable Carbon-Reinforced Isogrid Inflatable Booms Proc. 43rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conf., paper 2002-1202 2002 Allred, R. E.; Hoyt, A. E.; McElroy, P. M.; Scarborough, S.; Cadogan, D. P. The objective of this study was to demonstrate sunlight cure (UV) of a carbon fiber-reinforced open isogrid tube for Gossamer-type spacecraft. An epoxy based resin was developed and characterized that...
Surface Characterization of Sized and Desized Toray M40J Carbon Fibers Proc. 47th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2002 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.; McCorkle, L.; Sutter, J. K.; Wheeler, D. R. To increase the durability of high-temperature composites, it is necessary to optimize wetting and interfacial bonding between high-modulus carbon fibers and high-temperature polyimide resins. It has been previously demonstrated that...
Recycling Process for Carbon/Epoxy Composites Composites in Manufacturing 2002 Allred, R. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Shoemaker, J. M. Adherent Technologies is developing a family of low-temperature, catalytic conversion processes for tertiary recycling of a variety of complex polymer-based waste streams such as scrap electronics, auto shredder residue and...
Recycling Process for Carbon/Epoxy Composites Proc. 46th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2001 Allred, R. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Shoemaker, J. M. The depolymerization of thermoset carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix composites was studied to determine the significant reaction parameters and fiber quality produced by a catalytic reclamation process. This process was...
Production of Phenoloic Resins from Oils Produced by Recycling Thermoset Composites Proc. 46th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2001 Kelley, S. S.; Wang, X.-M.; Khan, N.; Allred, R. E.; Gosau, J. M. An effective recycling technology for fiber–reinforced composites will increase their use in many applications while decreasing the environmental burden associated with their disposal. Recycling technologies that allow for the...
Electron-Beam Processable Polyimides for High-Performance Composite Applications Proc. 46th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 2001 Hoyt, A. E. Electron beam (e-beam) curing of polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is highly desirable from a manufacturing standpoint in that significant cost savings may be realized from the reduced cycle times, the...
Orbital Thermal Analyses of ‘Rigidization on Command’ (ROC) Materials for Inflatable Spacecraft Technical Paper Series #2001-01-2220, 31th ICES Conference, Orlando, FL 2001 McElroy, P. M.; Wise, R. A.; Allred, R. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Hoyt, A. E.
Real-Time Fiber Optic Dosimetry for E-Beam Curing of Composites Proc. 33rd Intl. SAMPE Technical Conf. 2001 Hoyt-Haight, A. E.; Allred, R. E. Recent developments with the technology of electron beam curing of composites has led to the identification of many issues that must be addressed before full implementation of this promising processing...
Polysilylene Copolymers for Ultrafast Scintillator Applications. 1. Evaluation of Liquid Formulations Rad. Phys. Chem 2001 Gosau, J. M.; Harrah, L. A.; Hoyt, A. E.
Polysilylene Copolymers for Ultrafast Scintillator Applications. 2. Thin Film Formulations Rad. Phys. Chem 2001 Gosau, J. M.; Harrah, L. A.; Hoyt, A. E.
Effect of Acid-Base Interactions on Carbon/Polycarbonate Composite Interfacial Adhesion in Acid-Base Interactions: Relevance to Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol 2, K. L. Mittal, Ed., VSP International Science Publishers 2000 Allred, R. E.; Wesson, S. P.
Tertiary Recycling Process for Automotive Plastics and Composites Thermoplastic Composite Materials 2000 Allred, R. E.; Busselle, L. D.
Inflatable Spacecraft Using Rigidization on Command (ROC) Concept 41st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/ AHS/ASC SDM Conference, Paper AIAA 2000-1637 2000 Allred, R. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Hoyt, A. E.; McElroy, P. M.; Wise, R. A.; Lou, M. C.
Scintillator-Based Fiber Optic Dosimeters for Electron Beam Processing Proc. 45th Intl. SAMPE Symp. Exhib 2000 Hoyt, A. E.; Gosau, J. M.; Harrah, L. A.; Allred, R. E. In our continuing work on fiber-optic dosimeters for electron beam processing of composites, Adherent Technologies, Inc. has developed a series of radiation dosimeters utilizing a polymeric scintillator cladding as the...
Large Scale Recycling Process for Scrap Tires and Rubber Products Proc. 32nd Intl. SAMPE Technical Conf 2000 Allred, R. E.; Finley, D. J.; Coons, N. C.; Gosau, J. M.; Wilder, J. D.; Wilder, R. L. A continuous tertiary recycling process has been developed for use on scrap tires and rubber-based materials. A standard size plant processes 100 tons per day of scrap tires into gaseous...
Sizings and Treatments for Interphase Enhancement Proc. E-Beam Curing of Composites Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN 1999 Allred, R. E.
Real-Time Fiber Optic Dosimeters for Electron Beam Processing Proc. 44th I'ntl SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 1999 Hoyt, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Allred, R. E.; Bowles, D. Adherent Technologies, Inc. has developed a series of radiation dosimeters based on coated fiber optic sensors to which a sensitized polymer coating has been applied. This coating forms a...
Separation Processes and Economic Evaluation of Tertiary Recycling of Electronic Scrap Proc. 1999 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics & the Environment 1999 Busselle, L. D.; Moore, T. A.; Shoemaker, J. M.; Allred, R. E. Adherent Technologies’ development of a novel conversion process for recycling of electronic scrap has led to investigation of separation technologies for the products produced directly from this process. An...
Catalytic Process for the Reclamation of Carbon Fibers from Carbon/Epoxy Composites Proc. Soc. Plastics Eng. Annual Recycling Conf., ARC 99 1999 Allred, R. E.; Busselle, L. D.; Shoemaker, J. M. The depolymerization of thermoset carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix composites was studied to determine the significant reaction parameters, mechanistic reaction model, and fiber quality produced by a catalytic reclamation process. ...
Photo-Induced Rearrangement of Cyanate Ester and Propargyl Ether Systems and Methods to Alleviate the Problem Proc. 43rd Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib 1998 Hoyt, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Allred, R. E.
Fiber Finishes for Improving Galvanic Resistance of Imide-Based, Composites Proc. 43rd Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib 1998 Allred, R. E.; Jensen, R. E.; Gordon, B. W.; Donnellan, T. M.; Williams, Jr., T.; Cochran, R. C.; Miller, K. W.
Tertiary Recycling of Cured Composite Aircraft Parts Proc. Composites '97 Manufacturing and Tooling Conf., Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1997 Allred, R. E.; Doak, T. J.; Coons, A. B.; Newmeister, G. C.; Cochran, R. C.
The Effect of Phenolic Finishes on the Galvanic Corrosion Resistance of Carbon/BMI Composites Proc. High Temple Workshop XVII 1997 Allred, R. E.; Donnellan, T. M.; Cochran, R. C.; Miller, K.
Thermogravimetric Investigation of Reactive Polyimide Sizings on Carbon Fibers Proc. HITEMP Review 1997, NASA Conference Publication 1997 Hooker, C. H.; Eby, R. K.; Allred, R. E.; Meador, M. A.
Economical Recycling Process for Mixtures of Electronic Scrap Proc. 1997 IEEE Intl. Symp. on Electronics and the Environment 1997 Allred, R. E.; Busselle, L. D.
Catalytic Conversion Process for Recycling Navy Shipboard Plastic Wastes Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering 1997 Allred, R. E.; Doak, T. J.; Busselle, L. D.; Gordon, B. W.; Harrah, L. A.; Hoyt, A. E.
Fiber Finish for Improving Thermo-Oxidative Stability of Polyimide Matrix Composites Proc. 42nd Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib. 1997 Allred, R. E.; Sutter, J. K.
Novel Resins for E-Beam Manufacturable Composite Space Structures Proc. 42nd I'ntl SAMPE Symp. and Exhib 1997 Hoyt, A. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Allred, R. E.; Pittman, R.
Tertiary Recycling for Automotive Plastics and Composites Proc. 12th Annual Tech. Conf. American Society for Composites 1997 Allred, R. E.; Doak, T. J.; Coons, A. B. The use of engineering plastics and composites in automotive applications is increasing to achieve weight reductions and the accompanying performance increases. Those materials are difficult to recycle using conventional...
Tertiary Recycling of Cured Composite Aircraft Parts Composites in Manufacturing 1997 Allred, R. E.; Doak, T. J.; Coons, A. B.; Newmeister, G. C.; Cochran, R. C.
Recycling Process for Scrap Composites and Prepregs Proc. 41st Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib 1996 Allred, R. E.
Properties of Carbon Fibers Reclaimed from Composite Manufacturing Scrap by Tertiary Recycling Proc. 28th Intl. SAMPE Tech. Conf. 1996 Allred, R. E.; Coons, A. B.; Simonson, R.
Tertiary Recycling Process for Plastics, Composites, and Electronic Materials Proc. 40th Intl. SAMPE Symp. and Exhib., 1995 Allred, R. E.; Salas, R. M.; Gordon, B. W. A novel low-temperature catalytic tertiary recycling process is being developed as an economical means for recycling waste plastics, and scrap composites and electronic materials. This process converts polymers into...
Thermo-Oxidative Stability of PMR-II-50 Matrix Composites with Reactive Finishes Proc. HITEMP Review 1995, NASA Conference Publication 10178 1995 Allred, R. E.; Harrah, L. A.; Donnellan, T. M.; Meilunas, R.; Sutter, J. K.; Jayne, D. T.
Interface/Interphase Studies in Epoxy Matrix Composites J. Adhesion 1994 Okhuysen, B.; Cochran, R. C.; Allred, R. E.; Sposilli, R.; Donnellan, T. M.
CO2 Plasma Modification of High Modulus Carbon Fibers and Their Adhesion to Epoxy Resins J. Adhesion Sci. Tech 1994 Allred, R. E.; Schimpf, W. C.
SAW Chemical Sensor Arrays using New thin-Film Materials Fifth International Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Rome, Italy 1994 Ricco, A. J.; Xu, C.; Allred, R. E.; Crooks, R. M.; Martin, S. J.
Chemically Sensitive Interfaces on SAW Devices ACS Symposium Series, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC 1994 Ricco, A. J.; Crooks, R. M.; Xu, C.; Allred, R. E.
New Materials and Multidimensional Cluster Analysis for SAW Chemical Sensor Arrays Proc. Hilton Head Workshop, IEEE Solid-State Sensor and Actuator Workshop 1994 Ricco, A. J.; Osbourn, G. C.; Bartholomew, J. W.; Crooks, R. M.; Xu, C; Allred, R. E.
Thermo-Oxidative Resistant Finishes for High Temperature Polymer-Matrix Composites Proc. HITEMP Review 1994, NASA Conference Publication 10146 1994 Allred, R. E.; Donnellan, T. M.; Sutter, J. K.
Chemical Recycling of Scrap Composites Proc. AIA, SACMA, and NASA Joint Conference on Environmental, Safety, and Health Considerations--Composite Materials in the Aerospace Industry 1994 Allred, R. E.; Salas, R. M.
Fiber Surface Treatments for Improved Carbon/Phenolic Interfacial Bonding Proc. 25th Intl. SAMPE Tech. Conf 1993 Allred, R. E.; Harrah, L. A.
Thermal Expansion Model for Multiphase Electronic Packaging Materials Proc. MRS Symp. on Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Structures in Microelectronics 1991 Allred, R. E.; Warren, W. E.
Acid/Base Interactions with Silicon Carbide Fiber Interfaces in Composite Materials, C. G. Pantano and E. J. H. Chen, Eds., Materials Research Society, Pittsburgh, PA 1990 Wesson, S. P.; Allred, R. E.
Interlaminar Fracture in Carbon Fiber/Thermoplastic Composites Interfaces in Composite Materials, C. G. Pantano and E. J. H. Chen, Eds., Materials Research Society, Pittsburgh, PA 1990 Hinkley, J. A.; Bascom, W. D.; Allred, R. E.
Acid/Base Interactions with Carbon Fiber Surfaces 13th Annual Adhesion Society Abstracts 1990 Wesson, S. P.; Allred, R. E.
Acid/Base Properties of Carbon and Graphite Fiber Surfaces J. Adhesion Sci. Tech., 1990 Wesson, S. P.; Allred, R. E.
Thermal Expansion of Beta-Eucryptite Filled Bismaleimide and Glass/Bismaleimide Composites Proc. 4th Intl. SAMPE Electronics Conference 1990 Allred, R. E.; Drotning, W. D.; Warren, W. E.