Zois Tsinas

Unintended consequences: Assessing thermo-mechanical changes in vinyl nitrile foam due to micro-computed X-ray tomographic imaging

October 5, 2023

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Alexander Landauer, Zois Tsinas, Orion Kafka, Newell Moser, Jack Leigh Glover, Aaron M. Forster

Micro-computed X-ray tomography (μCT) is a volumetric imaging tool used to quantify the internal structure of materials. μCT imaging with mechanical testing (in

A Synthetic Methodology for Preparing Impregnated and Grafted Amine-Based Silica-Composites for Carbon Capture

September 29, 2023

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Charlotte Wentz, Zois Tsinas, Amanda L. Forster

Recently, there has been significant effort towards reducing or mitigating CO2 emissions through use of carbon capture materials for point source or direct air

Effects of Thermal Aging on Molar Mass of Ultra-High Molar Mass Polyethylene Fibers

March 24, 2022

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Zois Tsinas, Sara Orski, Viviana Bentley, Lorelis Gonzalez-Lopez, Mohamad Al-Sheikhly, Amanda L. Forster

Ultra-high molar mass polyethylene (UHMMPE) is commonly used for ballistic-resistant body armor applications due to the superior strength of the fibers

Protocol for Solution Blow Spinning of Polymeric Nano-Composite Fibers for Personal Protective Equipment.

March 18, 2021

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Zois Tsinas, Ran Tao, Amanda L. Forster

Light-weight protective armor systems typically consist of high modulus and high strength polymeric fibers held in place with an elastic resin material (binder)

Effects of temperature and humidity on high-strength p-aramid fibers used in body armor

April 14, 2020

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Amy E. Engelbrecht-Wiggans, Faraz A. Burni, Emilien Guigues, Shefei Jiang, Vivian Yu, Thang Huynh, Zois Tsinas, Deborah Jacobs, Amanda L. Forster

To improve the reliability and design of body armor, it is imperative to understand the failure modes and the degradation rates of the materials used in armor

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