Synthesis and Properties Epoxy Resin/Mesoporous Silica-Sepiolite Nanocomposites

2010 ◽  
Vol 129-131 ◽  
pp. 1248-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Ming Jia ◽  
Shao Yun Shan ◽  
Li Hong Jiang ◽  
Ya Ming Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Time Dynamic ◽  
In Situ Deposition ◽  
Ep Matrix ◽  
And Storage

Size, shape and processing of the inorganic fillers are important for improving properties of nanocomposites. In this paper, a novel nanofiller containing mesoporous silica(MS) and fibrous sepiolite(SE) was prepared by in situ deposition method. EP/MS-SE nanocomposite was obtained by adding MS-SE to epoxy resin(EP) matrix. Morphologies and mechanical properties of the new ternary nanocomposite were investigated. For purpose of comparison, the corresponding binary nanocomposites, i.e., EP modified with either MS or SE, were tested as well. The test results of mechanical properties show that MS improves the strength of EP and SE obviously enhances the toughness of EP, but oM-MS exhibits synergistic effect on toughening and reinforcing of EP at the same time. Dynamic mechanical analysis revealed that the glass transition temperature and storage modulus of the EP/MS-SE nanocomposite was higher than those of pure EP.

Synthesis and Properties Epoxy Resin/Mesoporous Silica-Organic Clay Nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 1901-1904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao Yun Shan ◽  
Qing Ming Jia ◽  
Ya Ming Wang ◽  
Jin Hui Peng
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Clay Nanocomposites ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
In Situ Deposition ◽  
Ep Matrix ◽  
Organic Clay ◽  
Micro Sphere

A novel nanofiller containing layered organo-modifed montmorillonite (oM) and mesoporous silica micro-sphere (MS) was prepared by in situ deposition method, and the microstructures and morphologies of this nanofiller were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electronic microscopy (TEM). EP/oM-MS nanocomposite was obtained by adding oM-MS to EP matrix. Morphologies and mechanical of the new ternary nanocomposite were investigated. For purpose of comparison, the corresponding binary nanocomposites, i.e., EP modified with either oM or MS, were tested as well. The test results of mechanical properties show that oM obviously improves the strength of EP and MS enhances the toughness of EP, but oM-MS exhibits synergistic effect on toughening and reinforcing of EP.

Enhancement in mechanical properties and conductivity of modified epoxy resin composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1169-1182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changlong Bi ◽  
Dongyu Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Ep Matrix

Nanosilver and nanonickel were first loaded on the surfaces of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) by liquid-phase reduction method and the multiwalled carbon nanotubes/nanosilver-nickel (MWCNTs/Ag-Ni) composites were formed. The MWCNTs/Ag-Ni were homogeneously dispersed in the epoxy resin (EP), which can form epoxy resin/multiwalled carbon nanotubes/nanosilver-nickel (EP/MWCNTs/Ag-Ni) composites. The results based on X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy show the chemical bonds in the MWCNTs/Ag-Ni. By the scanning electron microscope method, it can be concluded that the enhancement in mechanical properties is due to the strong interaction between MWCNTs and the EP matrix. It is proved that through the comparative tests, the addition of nanosliver-nickel rigid particles can enhance the interaction between MWCNTs and the EP matrix, which can improve the mechanical properties of modified EP. Compared with the pure EP, the tensile strength and impact strength of nanocomposites improve around 81% and 139% by adding 1.3 wt% MWCNTs/Ag-Ni. In addition, the experimental results based on dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) show that the glass transition temperature of modified EP (1.3 wt% MWCNTs/Ag-Ni in EP matrix) is significantly increased by about 18.6°C. Compared with the pure EP, the conductivity of modified EP (1.3 wt% MWCNTs/Ag-Ni in EP matrix) is also increased by around 63%. Because of the excellent mechanical properties and conductivity of EP/MWCNTs/Ag-Ni nanocomposites, the development of high-performance polymer materials will be greatly achieved.

Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin Reinforced with Jeffamines-Grafted Carbon Nanotubes

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 553-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Fei Shi ◽  
Gang Li ◽  
Gang Sui ◽  
Xiao Ping Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Time Dynamic ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
The Impact

The increasing proliferation and application of advanced polymer composites requires higher and broader performance resin matrices. Poly(oxypropylene) with –NH2 end-groups has been widely used to toughen epoxy resins, but the strength of resin matrix may be reduced due to the addition of flexible segments in the crosslinking network. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been paid more and more attention in recent years because of their superior thermal and mechanical properties. In this paper, CNTs grafted with Jeffamines T403 were used to simultaneously improve the reinforcement and toughening of an epoxy resin. The untreated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (u-MWNTs) were functionalized with amine groups according to three steps: carboxylation, acylation, and amidation. The f-MWNTs were characterized by Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The experimental results indicated that the T403 was grafted to the surface of MWCNTs. The mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy with f-MWNTs were investigated. The tensile and flexural strength increased by 7.77 % and 7.03 % after adding 0.5wt% f-MWCNTs without sacrificing the impact toughness. At the same time, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) showed that the glass transition temperature (Tg) of epoxy with f-MWNTs were increased. The fracture surface of epoxy with f-MWNTs was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to understand the dispersion of f-MWNTs in epoxy matrix and interfacial adhesion between f-MWNTs and epoxy matrix, which can be attributed to the strong interfacial bonding between f-MWNTs and epoxy resin.

Effect of alkali treatment on mechanical properties of jute fiber-reinforced partially biodegradable green composites using epoxy resin matrix

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 388-397
Author(s):  
Jai Inder Preet Singh ◽  
Sehijpal Singh ◽  
Vikas Dhawan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Green Composites ◽  
Jute Fibers ◽  
Naoh Solution

In this work, partially biodegradable green composites have been developed with the help of compression molding technique. Jute fibers were selected as a reinforcement and epoxy resin as matrix material. The influence of alkali treatment on various mechanical properties of jute/epoxy composites was investigated, with concentrations ranging from 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 9% NaOH solution. Various test results indicate that with an increase in concentration, tensile and flexural strength increases up to 5% concentration of NaOH, thereafter both the properties decrease, but impact strength increases up to 7% concentration and thereafter decreases. The results of mechanical characterizations were further validated through the study of morphology with scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared analysis. The optimal concentration of 5% concentration for alkali treatment of fibers have been suggested.

Mechanical Properties of Electrospun Carbon Nano Fiber (ECNF)/Epoxy Nanocomposites

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darunee Aussawasathien ◽  
Erol Sancaktar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Short Fiber ◽  
Neat Epoxy ◽  
Epoxy Nanocomposites ◽  
Cure Reaction ◽  
Fiber Aspect Ratio

Electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber precursor based Carbon Nanofiber (CNF) mats were produced and impregnated with epoxy resin. The mechanical properties of as-prepared nanofibers in the mat and short fiber filled epoxy nanocomposite forms were determined to demonstrate the effect of fiber aspect ratio and interconnecting network on those properties. Our experimental results reveal that epoxy nanocomposites containing Electrospun Carbon Nano Fibers (ECNF) with high fiber aspect ratio and high interconnecting network in the non-woven mat form yield better mechanical properties than those filled with short ECNFs. The ECNF mat in epoxy nanocomposites provides better homogeneity, more interlocking network, and easier preparation than short ECNFs. Mechanical properties of ECNF mat-epoxy nanocomposites, which we obtained using tensile and flexural tests, such as stiffness and modulus increased, while toughness and flexural strength decreased, compared to the neat epoxy resin. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) results showed, higher modulus for ECNF mat-epoxy nanocomposites, compared to those for neat epoxy resin and short ECNF-epoxy nanocomposites. The epoxy nanocomposites had high modulus, even though the glass transition temperature, Tg values dropped at some extents of ECNF mat contents when compared with the neat epoxy resin. The cure reaction was retarded since the amount of epoxy and hardener decreased at high ECNF contents together with the hindering effect of the ECNF mat to the diffusion of epoxy resin and curing agent, leading to low crosslinking efficiency.

scholarly journals Melanocyte pigmentation stiffens murine cardiac tricuspid valve leaflet

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (40) ◽  
pp. 1097-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kantesh Balani ◽  
Flavia C. Brito ◽  
Lidia Kos ◽  
Arvind Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Storage Modulus ◽  
Tricuspid Valve ◽  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Current Work ◽  
Valve Leaflet ◽  
Stiffness Measurement ◽  
Proper Functioning

Pigmentation of murine cardiac tricuspid valve leaflet is associated with melanocyte concentration, which affects its stiffness. Owing to its biological and viscoelastic nature, estimation of the in situ stiffness measurement becomes a challenging task. Therefore, quasi-static and nanodynamic mechanical analysis of the leaflets of the mouse tricuspid valve is performed in the current work. The mechanical properties along the leaflet vary with the degree of pigmentation. Pigmented regions of the valve leaflet that contain melanocytes displayed higher storage modulus (7–10 GPa) than non-pigmented areas (2.5–4 GPa). These results suggest that the presence of melanocytes affects the viscoelastic properties of the mouse atrioventricular valves and are important for their proper functioning in the organism.

Improvement in Mechanical Properties of Clay Filled Carbon-Epoxy Composite

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanxin Zhou ◽  
Farhana Pervin ◽  
Jamese Hamilton ◽  
Shaik Jeelani
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Vacuum ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Trapped Air ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Flexural Tests ◽  
Mechanical Agitator ◽  
Mmt Clay

In the present investigation, a high intensity ultrasonic liquid processor was used to obtain a homogeneous molecular mixture of epoxy resin and K-10 MMT clay. The clay were infused into the part A of SC-15 (Diglycidylether of Bisphenol A) through sonic cavitations and then mixed with part B of SC-15 (cycloaliphatic amine hardener) using a high speed mechanical agitator. The trapped air and reaction volatiles were removed from the mixture using high vacuum. Flexural tests were performed on unfilled, 1wt. %, 2wt. %, 3 wt. % and 4 wt.% clay filled SC-15 epoxy to identify the loading effect on mechanical properties of the composites. The flexural test results indicate that 2.0 wt% loading of clay in epoxy resin showed the highest improvement in strength as compared to the neat systems. After that, the nanophased matrix with 2 wt.% clay is then utilized in a Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) set up with satin weave carbon preforms to fabricate laminated composites. The resulting structural composites have been tested under flexural and tensile loads to evaluate mechanical properties. 13.5% improvement in flexural strength and 5.8% improvement in tensile strength were observed in carbon/epoxy nanocomposite. TGA and DMA tests were also conducted to observe the thermal stability of the structural composite.

Synergistic effect of carbon nanotubes and nano-hydroxyapatite on mechanical properties of polyetheretherketone based hybrid nanocomposites

2020 ◽  
pp. 096739112096950
Author(s):  
Manjeet Kumar ◽  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Sandeep Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Storage Modulus ◽  
Fracture Resistance ◽  
Compression Molding ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposite ◽  
And Storage

Hybrid nanocomposites utilize the benefits of properties of different fillers to enhance its desired properties. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) based hybrid nanocomposites have immense potential applications in aerospace, automobile, high-temperature electrical applications, and medical and health care. The present work is an attempt to improve the elastic modulus, hardness, fracture resistance, and storage modulus simultaneously by reinforcing the PEEK matrix with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) filler and 30 wt.% nano hydroxyapatite (nHA)-MWCNT hybrid filler. The nanocomposites having 0,1,3,5 and 7 wt.% of MWCNTs were fabricated by the Ball Mixing and Compression Molding Method. Customized Die Heater setup was used to ensure uniform heating and cooling during compression molding. The morphology was examined by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) and uniform distribution of nano-fillers was observed. The nanoindentation method was adopted to investigate the Static Mechanical Analysis (SMA) and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) at varying frequencies of loading, of nanocomposites. At 5 wt.% of MWCNTs, the enhancements in elastic modulus, hardness, fracture resistance, and storage modulus were observed to be 80%, 36%, 32%, and 58% respectively in case of PEEK/(0–7%)MWCNT nanocomposite and 104%, 76%, 16%, and 80% respectively in case of PEEK/30%nHA-(0–7%)MWCNT hybrid nanocomposite. The decrements in loss factor indicated the improvement in elastic behavior of nanocomposites with increasing wt.% of MWCNTs. The elastic modulus of PEEK/30%nHA-5%MWCNT hybrid nanocomposite was observed to be 7.67 GPa, which falls within the range of elastic modulus of the human cortical bone. The results revealed that 5 wt.% of MWCNTs is optimum filler composition for improving the mechanical properties.

Effect of various enzymatic treatments on the mechanical properties of coir fiber/poly(lactic acid) biocomposites

2019 ◽  
pp. 089270571986461
Author(s):  
Kubra Coskun ◽  
Aysenur Mutlu ◽  
Mehmet Dogan ◽  
Ebru Bozacı
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Coir Fiber ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Remarkable Effect ◽  
The Impact

The effects of enzymatic treatments on the properties of coir fiber-reinforced poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were not found in the literature. Accordingly, the effects of various enzymatic treatments on the mechanical performance of the coir fiber-reinforced PLA composites were investigated in the current study. Four different enzymes, namely lipase, lactase, pectinase, and cellulase, were used. The mechanical properties of the composites were determined by the tensile, flexural, impact tests, and dynamic mechanical analysis. According to the test results, the use of enzyme treated coir fibers affected the mechanical properties except for the flexural properties with different extents depending upon their type. The tensile strength increased with the treatments of lipase and lactase, while the treatments with pectinase and cellulase had no remarkable effect. The impact strength was improved with enzymatic treatments except for pectinase. All enzymatic treatments improved the elastic modulus below the glass transition temperature. In brief, enzymatic treatments improved the interfacial adhesion between coir fiber and PLA via the waxes and fatty acids removal and/or the increment in surface roughness.

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