Bibliography
2023
Träsch Martin, Rosado Hau Nidiana, Matoug Camil, Arhant Mael, Perier Vincent, Augier Benoit, Répécaud Michel (2023). Blade strain analysis from field measurements on a vertical axis wind turbine . Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy , 15(5), 053301 (11p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0155024 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00852/96415/
Arhant Mael, Le Gall Maelenn, Le Gac Pierre Yves (2023). Non-Arrhenian Hydrolysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate – a 5-year Long Aging Study Above and Below The Glass Transition Temperature . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 215, 110439 (7p.) . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2023.110439
Le Gué Louis, Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Vincent Benoit, Tanguy Erwan (2023). Mitigating plastic pollution at sea: Natural seawater degradation of a sustainable PBS/PBAT marine rope . Marine Pollution Bulletin , 193, 115216 (11p.) . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115216
Robin Alban, Arhant Mael, Davies Peter, Lejeune S., Lolive E., Bonnemains T., Habert B. (2023). Effect of aging on the in-plane and out-of-plane mechanical properties of composites for design of marine structures . Composites Part C: Open Access , 11, 100354 (11p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2023.100354 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00832/94393/
Ifremer (2023). WORKSHOP Méthodes expérimentales et numériques pour l’hydrolien organisé par le Laboratoire d’Hydrodynamique Marine . https://hydrolien2023.sciencesconf.org/ . https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00843/95454/
Robin Alban, Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Le Jeune Sebastien, Lacotte Nicolas, Morineau Eliaz, Ioos Fanny, Dourlen Pascal, Cairo Raphael Mechanical performance of sandwich materials with reduced environmental impact for marine structures . Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials IN PRESS . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1177/10996362221127975 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00835/94684/
Arhant Mael, Le Jeune Sebastien, Peyronnet Christophe, Leost Pierre-Yves, Riou Luc, Bigourdan Benoit, Dumergue Nicolas (2023). Etude DEEP Arvor 6000 m. Qualification d’une enceinte en carbone/époxy à l’échelle ½ pour le profileur 6000 mètres. Essais d’implosion, fluage et cyclage. REM/RDT/SMASH/23-008 .
Dezulier Quentin, Clement Alexandre, Davies Peter, Jacquemin Frédéric, Arhant Mael, Flageul Benjamin (2023). Characterization and modelling of the hygro-viscoelastic behaviour of polymer-based composites used in marine environment . Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society A-mathematical Physical And Engineering Sciences , 381(2240), 20210221 (14p.) . https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2021.0221
2022
Deshoulles Quentin, Le Gall Maelenn, Benali S., Raquez J-M., Dreanno Catherine, Arhant Mael, Priour Daniel, Cerantola S., Stoclet G., Le Gac Pierre Yves (2022). Hydrolytic degradation of biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) - Towards an understanding of microplastics fragmentation . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 205, 110122 (9p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110122 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00791/90276/
Arhant Mael, Lacotte Nicolas (2022). Projet Newap. Effet du vieillissement marin sur les propriétés mécaniques de composites verre/époxy renforcés de nanotubes de carbone . REM/RDT/SMASH/22-008 .
Arhant Mael, Lolive Eric, Bonnemains Thomas, Davies Peter (2022). Effect of aging on the fatigue crack growth properties of carbon-polyamide 6 thermoplastic composites using the multi ΔG-control method . Composites Part A-applied Science And Manufacturing , 161, 107105 (10p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2022.107105 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00787/89850/
Trasch Martin, Rosado Hau Nidiana, Matoug Camil, Perier Vincent, Arhant Mael, Augier Benoit, Repecaud Michel (2022). Experimental assessment of a vertical axis wind turbine blade deformation . CFM 2022 - 25ème Congrès Français de Mécanique. 29 août au 02 septembre 2022, Nantes .
Dezulier Q., Clement A, Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Flageul Benjamin, Jacquemin A (2022). Water ageing effects on the elastic and viscoelastic behaviour of epoxy-based materials used in marine environment . Composites Part B-engineering , 242, 110090 (9p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.110090 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00780/89207/
Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Grossmann Erwan (2022). Seawater ageing of infused flax fibre reinforced acrylic composites . Composites Part C: Open Access , 8, 100246 (9p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2022.100246 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00752/86448/
Davies Peter, Dumergue Nicolas, Arhant Mael, Nicolas Erwann, Paboeuf Stephane, Mayorga Pedro (2022). Material and structural testing to improve composite tidal turbine blade reliability . International Marine Energy Journal , 5(1), 57-65 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.36688/imej.5.57-65 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00783/89471/
Paboeuf Stéphane, Guisser Meryem, Loubeyre Sébastien, Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Dumergue Nicolas, Nicolas Erwann (2022). Fatigue Life Evaluation of a Tidal Turbine Blade: From Simulations Using BEMT/FEM and CFD/FEM Couplings to Full-Scale Test . Proceedings of ASME 2022 - 41st International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering. June 5-10, 2022 Hamburg, Germany. (OMAE2022). ISBN: 978-0-7918-8593-2. Volume 8 : Ocean Renewable Energy, OMAE2022-79114, V008T09A002; 8 pages .
Deshoulles Quentin, Le Gall M, Dreanno Catherine, Arhant Mael, Priour Daniel, Le Gac Pierre Yves (2022). Chemical coupling between oxidation and hydrolysis in Polyamide 6 - A key aspect in the understanding of microplastic formation . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 197, 109851 (9p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.109851 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00750/86162/
Arhant Mael, Le Gall Maelenn, Le Gac Pierre Yves (2022). Fracture test to accelerate the prediction of polymer embrittlement during aging – Case of PET hydrolysis . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 196, 109848 (7p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.109848 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00750/86161/
Arhant Mael, Le Jeune Sebastien (2022). Etude DEEP Arvor 6000m. Plaques fabriquées par enroulement filamentaire . Contrôle à réception. REM/RDT/LCSM/22-005 .
Arhant Mael, Le Jeune Sebastien (2022). Etude DEEP Arvor 6000m. Mesure du coefficient de dilatation thermique sur plaques composites . REM/RDT/LCSM/22-011 .
Arhant Mael, Le Jeune Sebastien, Riou Luc (2022). Etude DEEP Arvor 6000m. Caractérisation de tubes carbone/époxy à échelle 1/2 fabriqués par enroulement filamentaire . REM/RDT/LCSM/22-064 .
Arhant Mael, Lolive Eric, Bonnemains Thomas, Davies Peter (2022). A study of pure hydrolysis of carbon fibre reinforced polyamide 6 composites tested under mode I loading . Composites Part A-applied Science And Manufacturing , 152(Part A), 106719 (10p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2021.106719 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00735/84662/
Arhant Mael, Le Jeune Sebastien (2022). Détermination des propriétés mécaniques de plaques stratifiées Carbone/Epoxy pour le design du profileur DEEP6000 . REM/RDT/LCSM/22-004 .
2021
Deshoulles Quentin, Le Gall Maelenn, Dreanno Catherine, Arhant Mael, Stoclet G., Priour Daniel, Le Gac Pierre Yves (2021). Origin of embrittlement in Polyamide 6 induced by chemical degradations: mechanisms and governing factors . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 191, 109657 (11p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109657 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00701/81324/
Arhant Mael, Lolive Eric, Bonnemains Thomas, Davies Peter (2021). Fatigue crack growth properties of carbon-polyamide 6 thermoplastic composites using a multi-ΔG control method . Engineering Fracture Mechanics , 252, 107825 (14p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2021.107825 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00700/81173/
Deshoulles Quentin, Le Gall Maelenn, Dreanno Catherine, Arhant Mael, Priour Daniel, Le Gac Pierre Yves (2021). Modelling pure polyamide 6 hydrolysis: influence of water content in the amorphous phase . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 183, 109435 (8p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109435 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00659/77144/
Dezulier Quentin, Davies Peter, Clement A, Jacquemin F, Arhant Mael, Flageul Benjamin, Casari P (2021). On the study of coupled creep test of composite material used in a marine environment . CompTest2021 Conference - 10th International Conference on Composites Testing and Model Identification. 18-20 May 2021, Lille .
2020
Chevillotte Yoan, Marco Yann, Bles Guilhem, Devos Karel, Keryer Mathieu, Arhant Mael, Davies Peter (2020). Fatigue of improved polyamide mooring ropes for floating wind turbines . Ocean Engineering , 199, 107011 (9p.) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107011 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00607/71884/
Cognet Vincent, Tassin Alan, Arhant Mael, Eddi Antonin, Fermigier Marc (2020). Manipulation of hydroelastic waves in a large floating structure . IWWWFB35 - The 35th Internationl Workshop on Water Waves and Floating Blodies.26-29 April, 2020, Seoul, Korea - Virtual Workshop .
Arhant Mael, Davies Peter, Paboeuf S, Nicolas E (2020). Reliability of composite tidal turbine blades . ICCM22 2019. Melbourne, VIC: Engineers Australia, 2019. Availability: ISBN: 9781925627220. pp. 328-337.
2019
Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Le Gac Pierre Yves, Le Gall Maelenn, Kemlin Guillaume (2019). Comportement Mécanique de Composites Renforcés de Lamelles de Bambou, Influence du Vieillissement dans l’Eau de Mer / Mechanical Behaviour of Composites Reinforced by Bamboo Strips, Influence of Seawater Aging . Revue Des Composites Et Des Materiaux Avances-journal Of Composite And Advanced Materials , 29(4), 209-214 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.18280/rcma.290404 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00593/70534/
Deshoulles Quentin, Le Gall Maelenn, Le Gac Pierre Yves, Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Dreanno Catherine, Priour Daniel (2019). Compréhension de la formation des Microplastiques : Impact de l’hydrolyse du polyamide 6 sur les propriétés à la rupture . Premières rencontres nationales du GDR Polymères et Océans. 24 – 26 juin 2019, Université Paris-Est Créteil .
Davies Peter, Arhant Mael (2019). Fatigue Behaviour of Acrylic Matrix Composites: Influence of Seawater . Applied Composite Materials , 26(2), 507-518 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-018-9713-1 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00444/55596/
Arhant Mael, Le Gall Maelenn, Le Gac Pierre Yves, Davies Peter (2019). Impact of hydrolytic degradation on mechanical properties of PET - Towards an understanding of microplastics formation . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 161, 175-182 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.01.021 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00476/58794/
Arhant Mael, Briancon Christophe, Burtin Christian, Davies Peter (2019). Carbon/polyamide 6 thermoplastic composite cylinders for deep sea applications . Composite Structures , 212, 535-546 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.01.058 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00476/58742/
Arhant Mael, Davies Peter (2019). Thermoplastic matrix composites for marine applications . In Marine Composites. Design and Performance. 2019. Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering. Chap.2, pp. 31-53 (Elsevier BV) .
2018
Deshoulles Quentin, Le Gall Maelenn, Le Gac Pierre Yves, Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, El Rakwe Maria, Compere Chantal, Dreanno Catherine, Priour Daniel (2018). Study of Microplastic formation: Accelerated degradation of polyamide 6 in thermal and hygrothermal environment . MICRO 2018 -International Conference "Fate and Impact of Microplastics: Knowledge, Actions and Solutions". 19-23 November 2018, Lanzarote .
Deshoulles Quentin, Le Gall Maelenn, Le Gac Pierre Yves, Davies Peter, Arhant Mael, Dreanno Catherine, Priour Daniel (2018). Etude de la formation des Microplastiques : Impact de la dégradation du PA6 sur les propriétés à la rupture . DEPOS28 - 28ème colloque National "DÉformation des POlymères Solides". 25-28 septembre 2018, la Bresse .
Arhant Mael, Meek N., Penumadu D., Davies Peter, Garg N. (2018). Residual Strains using Integrated Continuous Fiber Optic Sensing in Thermoplastic Composites and Structural Health Monitoring . Experimental Mechanics , 58(1), 167-176 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-017-0339-2
Davies Peter, Lacotte Nicolas, Arhant Mael, Durville Damien, Belkhabbaz Abderrahim, Francois Michel, Khouri Fabien, Konate Kara, Mills Stephen, Philippe Jean-Robert, Defrance Christophe, Smeets Paul, Sherman Denis, Newboles Kurt, Ledoux Alain, Chazot Nicolas, Saiilard Sebastien, Kante Ramesh, Cannell David, Chevallier Patrick, Lodeho Olivier (2018). Improved Bend Over Sheave Durability of HMPE Ropes for Deep Sea Handling . ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Volume 4: Materials Technology Madrid, Spain, June 17–22, 2018 Conference Sponsors: Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division ISBN: 978-0-7918-5123-4. Paper No. OMAE2018-77530, pp. V004T03A018; 8 pages .
Chevillotte Yoan, Marco Yann, Davies Peter, Bles Guilhem, Arhant Mael (2018). Fatigue of polyamide mooring ropes for floating wind turbines . MATEC Web of Conferences , 165, 10002 (1-7) . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201816510002 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00441/55263/
Davies Peter, Le Gac Pierre-Yves, Le Gall Maelenn, Arhant Mael (2018). Marine Ageing Behaviour of New Environmentally Friendly Composites . In Davies P., Rajapakse Y. (eds) Durability of Composites in a Marine Environment 2. Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol 244 (Part of the Solid Mechanics and Its Applications book series). pp.225-237 (Springer Nature) .
Davies Peter, Le Gac Pierre Yves, Le Gall Maelenn, Arhant Mael, Humeau Corentin (2018). Durability of Polymers and Composites: The Key to Reliable Marine Renewable Energy Production . ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Volume 10: Ocean Renewable Energy Madrid, Spain, June 17–22, 2018 Conference Sponsors: Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division ISBN: 978-0-7918-5131-9. Paper No. OMAE2018-77558, pp. V010T09A017; 9 pages .
2017
Le Gac Pierre-Yves, Arhant Mael, Le Gall Maelenn, Davies Peter (2017). Yield stress changes induced by water in polyamide 6: Characterization and modeling . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 137, 272-280 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.02.003 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00371/48208/
2016
Arhant Mael (2016). Thermoplastic Composites for Underwater Applications . PhD Thesis , Ecole Centrale de Nantes - Université Bretagne Loire .
Arhant Mael, Le Gac Pierre-Yves, Le Gall Maelenn, Burtin Christian, Briancon Christophe, Davies Peter (2016). Modelling the non Fickian water absorption in polyamide 6 . Polymer Degradation And Stability , 133, 404-412 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2016.09.001 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00350/46158/
Arhant Mael, Le Gac Pierre-Yves, Le Gall Maelenn, Burtin Christian, Briancon Christophe, Davies Peter (2016). Effect of sea water and humidity on the tensile and compressive properties of carbon-polyamide 6 laminates . Composites Part A-applied Science And Manufacturing , 91(Part.1), 250-261 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.10.012 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00368/47937/
Le Gac Pierre-Yves, Arhant Mael, Le Gall Maelenn, Burtin Christian, Davies Peter (2016). Prediction of mechanical property loss in polyamide during immersion in sea water . VIII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “TIMES OF POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES”: From Aerospace to Nanotechnology. 19–23 June 2016, Naples, Italy. 2016. Editors : Alberto d'Amore, Domenico Acierno and Luigi Grassia. ISBN : 978-0-7354-1390-0. AIP Conference Proceedings n°1736, 020037, pp.1-4 .
2015
Le Gac Pierre-Yves, Arhant Mael, Davies Peter, Muhr Alan (2015). Fatigue behavior of natural rubber in marine environment: Comparison between air and sea water . Materials & Design , 65, 462-467 . Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.09.032 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00211/32240/
Arhant Mael, Davies Peter, Burtin Christian, Briancon Christophe (2015). Thermoplastic matrix composites for underwater applications . ICCM20 Proceedings, 20th International Conference on Composite Materials, July 19-24, 2015. Ole Thybo Thomsen, Christian Berggreen and Bent F Sørensen (Eds). 1120-3, 10p. https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00749/86102/