Dong, Yu and Chaudhary, Deeptangshu and Ploumis, Charlie and Lau, Kin-tak (2011) Correlation of mechanical performance and morphological structures of epoxy micro/nanoparticulate composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing , 42 (10). pp. 1483-1492. ISSN 1359-835X
Abstract
Epoxy composites reinforced with zinc oxide nanoparticles, alumina microparticles and nanoclays at 1, 3, 5 and 8 wt% were fabricated by combined mechanical stirring and ultrasonication processes. The reinforcement efficiency was determined from the composite flexural and impact properties with the correlation to the morphological structure and interfacial bonding effect via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results reveal the moderate enhancement of composite modulus
up to a maximum 27% for 8 wt% alumina inclusions; flexural strengths increase quite marginally or even show a decreasing trend with increasing the particle content by weight. The comparison between a series of mathematical models and experimental data of flexural moduli indicates the applicabilities of Paul model for alumina and zinc oxide reinforcements, and Kerner model and Ishai–Cohen model for nanoclays. The appropriate micro/nanoparticle selection due to different shapes and sizes is critical for the better mechanical performance of their composite materials.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Permanent restricted access to published version due to publisher copyright policy. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - No Department |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Mar 2012 05:45 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Oct 2014 01:35 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | particle reinforcement; polymer–matrix composites; PMCs; mechanical properties; microstructures |
| Fields of Research : | 02 Physical Sciences > 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics > 020203 Particle Physics 10 Technology > 1007 Nanotechnology > 100708 Nanomaterials 09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091209 Polymers and Plastics |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | E Expanding Knowledge > 97 Expanding Knowledge > 970109 Expanding Knowledge in Engineering |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.06.015 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/20991 |
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