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The fracture of glass-fibre-reinforced epoxy composites using nanoparticle-modified matrices

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The authors wish to thank the EPSRC for a doctoral training award for Mr. K. Masania, and to acknowledge the general support from the US Army European Research Office.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK

    A. J. Kinloch, K. Masania & A. C. Taylor

  2. Nanoresins AG, Charlottenburger Str. 9, 21502, Geesthacht, Germany

    S. Sprenger

  3. Emerald Performance Materials Inc., 9911 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44141, USA

    D. Egan

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Kinloch, A.J., Masania, K., Taylor, A.C. et al. The fracture of glass-fibre-reinforced epoxy composites using nanoparticle-modified matrices. J Mater Sci 43, 1151–1154 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-007-2390-3

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