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The production process of the PDR 100 epoxy glass based laminate, as developed by Philips, Holland, produced laboratory results which, with appropriate modifications, were applied by MAS SpA to achieve successful production of a laminate with proven consistency of quality. Industrial tests were carried out on material of varying thickness. The preparation of the resin mix, which differed in composition from that used by the Philips pilot plant, is described in detail, followed by the impregnation process, with emphasis on the precautionary measures necessary. The processes of pressing and finishing of the laminates are discussed, the emphasis again being on the prevention of contamination. The presence of titanium dioxide in the epoxy resin is fully explained and details are given of two technological processes of impregnation. The paper concludes with a summary of the typical properties and characteristics of the PDR laminates.

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This paper aims to report the effect of titanium oxide (TiO₂) particles on the physical, mechanical, tribological and water resistance properties of 5% NaOH-treated bamboo fiber–reinforced composites.

In this research, the epoxy/bamboo/TiO₂ hybrid composite filled with 0–8 Wt.% TiO₂ particles has been fabricated using simple hand layup techniques, and testing of the developed composite was done in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard.

The results of this study indicate that the addition of TiO₂ particles improved the mechanical properties of the developed epoxy/bamboo composites. Tensile properties were found to be maximum for 6 Wt.%, and impact strength was found to be maximum for 8 Wt.% TiO₂ particles-filled composite. The highest flexural properties were found at a lower TiO₂ fraction of 2 Wt.%. Adding TiO₂ filler helped to reduce the water absorption rate. The studies related to the wear and friction behavior of the composite under dry and abrasive wear conditions reveal that TiO₂ filler was beneficial in improving the wear performance of the composite.

This research paper attempts to include both TiO₂ filler and bamboo fibers to develop a novel composite material. TiO₂ micro and nanoparticles are promising filler materials; it helps to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of the epoxy composites and in literature, there is not much work reported, where TiO₂ is used as a filler material with bamboo fiber–reinforced epoxy composites.