Mechanical properties of amine-cured epoxy composites reinforced with pristine protonated titanate nanotubes

Tamayo-Aguilar, Alex; Guamán, Marco V.; Guerrero, V.H.; Lagos, Karina J.; Costa, Celio A.; Nascimento, Christine Rabello; Marinković, Bojan A.; Pontón, Patricia I.

doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.11.019

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“…Consequently, it is authoritative to form a high strength and flame retarded epoxy resin to expand its future applica-tions among the areas that demand outstanding mechanical properties and flame retardancy. Composite fabrication is considered one way to improve the basic and functional properties of epoxy by adding suitable reinforcements and filler material [10][11][12][13][14]. Herein, glass fibres are commonly used as reinforcements to improvise polymer materials' basic strength and performance.…”

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Application of r-GO-MMT Hybrid Nanofillers for Improving Strength and Flame Retardancy of Epoxy/Glass Fibre Composites

Kavimani

Stalin²,

Gopal

et al. 2021

Advances in Polymer Technology

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The application of nanomaterials as a strengthening agent in the fabrication of polymer nanocomposites has gained significant attention due to distinctive properties which can be utilised in structural applications. In this study, reduced graphene oxide (r-GO) and montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay were used as filler materials to fabricate hybrid epoxy-based nanocomposites. The synergistic effect of nanomaterials on flammability and mechanical behaviour of nanocomposites were studied. Results revealed that the addition of nanofiller showcases 97% and 44.5% improvement in tensile and flexural strength. However, an increment in the percentage of filler material over 0.3% exhibits a decremental mechanical property trend. Likewise, the addition of nanofiller increases the nonignition timing of the glass-fibre-reinforced epoxy composites. Fracture surface morphology displays the occurrence of the ductile fracture mechanism owing to the presence of hybrid fillers.

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confidence: 99%