Sentence examples for increased toughness from inspiring English sources

Further increased toughness results from combining CNTs and reduced GO flakes in solution-spun polymer fibers.

They also have good resistance to corrosion, low cost, increased toughness and good resistance to fire (Bledzki and Gassan 1999).

Increased toughness of the PET/NR blend was found as the amount of NR was increased.

In this adhesive the addition of dispersed rubbery particles in an epoxy matrix provides a multiphase microstructure with increased toughness [19].

This was due to the slower microbial breakdown of TPSF leaves resulting from their increased toughness and high levels of phenolic compounds.

Here, by bio-mimicking the human muscle structure, dramatically increased toughness of carbon nanotube yarn is reported.

She was tough ("No time for fear") and surprised at her increasing toughness as the war went on.

Metal matrices offer not only high-temperature resistance but also strength and ductility, or "bendability," which increases toughness.

Dr. Baughman said the faster spinning rate in his process -- 70 times as fast as Dr. Poulin's -- probably allowed the nanotubes to align better, increasing toughness.

Under simulated physiological conditions, networks showed increasing toughness or sustained toughness as degradation occurred.

Fiber volume content plays a significant role in improving the load recovery in the post-peak flexural response, which contributes to increasing toughness.