scholarly journals Investigating The Effect of Magnetite (Fe3O4) Nanoparticles on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 986-995
Author(s):  
Ehab Q. Kaadhm ◽  
Khansaa D. Salman ◽  
Ahmed H. Reja

In this paper, study the effects of magnetite nanomaterial Fe3O4 on the mechanical properties of epoxy. Dispersion of Fe3O4 nanoparticles in the epoxy resin was performed by ultrasonication. The samples of the nanocomposites were prepared using the casting method. The nanocomposites contain epoxy resins as a matrix material incorporated by different weight percentages of magnetite Fe3O4 that varies from 0wt.% to 15wt.% as a reinforcing material. The epoxy with the additive reinforcement materials Fe3O4 was slowly mixed in a sonication bath for 15 minutes, then the mixture poured into silicon molds. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy FESEM and X-ray diffraction spectra XRD were used to characterize the morphological and structural properties of preparing samples and the distribution of Fe3O4 nanoparticles to the epoxy resin. Mechanical testing consists of tensile, hardness shore, and three-point flexural tests were performed on the samples at room temperature according to ASTM standards. The results showed that reinforcement by 15wt.% of Fe3O4 nanoparticles maximizes these mechanical properties of nanocomposites compared with pure epoxy except for the young modulus's preferred weight at 9 wt.%, this is due to aggregation of the additives nanomaterials in epoxy resin above 9 wt.%.

2010 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 1379-1382
Author(s):  
Hong Wang ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Rui Song Yang

The Magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized through a solvothermal route by using FeCl36H2O and NH4HCO3 as the starting materials. The as-prepared products are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), superconducting quantum interference device magnetometer (SQUID) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET). The uniform size of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles can be well controlled from 10 to 90 nm by changing the surfactants or the inorganic salts in the solvothermal process. The experiment results reveal that the magnetic properties of magnetite nanoparticles can be tuned by changing the particles size. In addition, the solvents in this reaction system have an important influence on the composition and morphology of the final products.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1060 ◽  
pp. 128-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piyapoom Piyawatakarn ◽  
Chutima Limmatvapirat ◽  
Pornsak Sriamornsak ◽  
Manee Luangtana-Anan ◽  
Jurairat Nunthanid ◽  
...  

The aim of study was to determine the effect of glycerol on the properties of tapioca starch films. The films containing various amounts of glycerol (0-30 %w/w) were prepared by casting method. Texture analyzer, x-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to comparatively characterize the films. The result indicated that mechanical properties were depended on amount of incorporated glycerol. The films containing 0-10 %w/w of glycerol showed brittle characteristic while those containing 20-30 %w/w demonstrated elastic film, suggesting the plasticization effect of glycerol. As indicated by x-ray diffractometry, the crystallinity was increased as increasing percentage of glycerol. The 3D structural change after incorporation of glycerol in polymer chain of starch might affect the properties of films. However, the FTIR spectra did not show clear interaction between glycerol and starch. The physical entrapment of glycerol in amylose chain might be a possible explanation for the results.


2011 ◽  
Vol 194-196 ◽  
pp. 2105-2108
Author(s):  
Yan Pei Song ◽  
Hui Gai Wang

A restored WCP/Fe-C composites is manufactured by centrifugal casting method. The microstructure and properties of the restored composites have been investigated by SEM, X-ray diffraction and properties tester. The results show that the distribution of WCP in the restored composites is even, Size of WCP is obviously reduced, and their volume fraction attained to about 70 vol.%. The mechanical properties and wear behavior of the restored composites are almost the same as those of the primary composites.


1990 ◽  
Vol 40 (1112) ◽  
pp. 2231-2238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsuhiko Nakamae ◽  
Takashi Nishino ◽  
Xu Airu ◽  
Takeshi Matsumoto ◽  
Tomoharu Miyamoto

2010 ◽  
Vol 644 ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
E. Servín-Hernández ◽  
Oliverio S. Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
L.A. García-Cerda

A magnetic polyvinylchloride (PVC) nanocomposite was prepared by static casting using a plasticizer-based ferrofluid. Two sets of nanocomposites were prepared: one under the influence of magnetic field and the other without magnetic field. The effects of ferrofluid content and the magnetic field on the magnetic and mechanical properties of the nanocomposite were studied in detail. Magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles used for the ferrofluid preparation were prepared by the chemical co-precipitation method. Dioctyl phtalate (DOP)-based ferrofluid was prepared by the peptization technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to characterize the superparamagnetic behavior of the nanocomposite. A Universal tensometer was used to evaluate their mechanical properties. The results showed that the magnetization value of the nanocomposites increased as a function of ferrofluid concentration with all the samples showing superparamagnetic behavior. The mechanical studies showed that the tensile strength and elongation at break of the magnetic PVC nanocomposite were increased by the addition of ferrofluid and the applied magnetic field.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3510
Author(s):  
Marcin Wachowski ◽  
Justyna Zygmuntowicz ◽  
Robert Kosturek ◽  
Katarzyna Konopka ◽  
Waldemar Kaszuwara

In this study, ceramic–metal composites in the Al2O3/Ti/Ni system were fabricated using the slip casting method. Two series of composites with 15 vol.% metal content and different solid phase contents were obtained and examined. A proper fabrication process allows obtaining composites enhanced by intermetallic phases. The microstructure of the base powders, slurries, and sintered composites was analyzed by scanning electron microscope. Analysis of the sedimentation tendency of slurries was carried out. The phase composition of the sintered samples was examined by X-ray diffraction analysis. A monotonic compression test was used to investigate the mechanical properties of the composites. A fractography investigation was also carried out. The research conducted revealed that the slip casting method allows the obtaining of composites enhanced by intermetallic phases (TiNi, Ni3Ti). The results show the correlation between solid-phase content, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the composites.


2019 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Čech ◽  
Petr Haušild ◽  
Miroslav Karlík ◽  
Veronika Kadlecová ◽  
Jiří Čapek ◽  
...  

FeAl20Si20 (wt.%) powders prepared by mechanical alloying from different initial feedstock materials (Fe, Al, Si, FeAl27) were investigated in this study. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and nanoindentation techniques were used to analyze microstructure, phase composition and mechanical properties (hardness and Young’s modulus). Finite element model was developed to account for the decrease in measured values of mechanical properties of powder particles with increasing penetration depth caused by surrounding soft resin used for embedding powder particles. Progressive homogenization of the powders’ microstructure and an increase of hardness and Young’s modulus with milling time were observed and the time for complete homogenization was estimated.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1085
Author(s):  
Patricia Castaño-Rivera ◽  
Isabel Calle-Holguín ◽  
Johanna Castaño ◽  
Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas ◽  
Karen Galvez-Garrido ◽  
...  

Organoclay nanoparticles (Cloisite® C10A, Cloisite® C15) and their combination with carbon black (N330) were studied as fillers in chloroprene/natural/butadiene rubber blends to prepare nanocomposites. The effect of filler type and load on the physical mechanical properties of nanocomposites was determined and correlated with its structure, compatibility and cure properties using Fourier Transformed Infrared (FT-IR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and rheometric analysis. Physical mechanical properties were improved by organoclays at 5–7 phr. Nanocomposites with organoclays exhibited a remarkable increase up to 46% in abrasion resistance. The improvement in properties was attributed to good organoclay dispersion in the rubber matrix and to the compatibility between them and the chloroprene rubber. Carbon black at a 40 phr load was not the optimal concentration to interact with organoclays. The present study confirmed that organoclays can be a reinforcing filler for high performance applications in rubber nanocomposites.


Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 440
Author(s):  
Fabiana Pereira da Costa ◽  
Jucielle Veras Fernandes ◽  
Luiz Ronaldo Lisboa de Melo ◽  
Alisson Mendes Rodrigues ◽  
Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes ◽  
...  

Natural stones (limestones, granites, and marble) from mines located in northeastern Brazil were investigated to discover their potential for use in civil construction. The natural stones were characterized by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and optical microscopy. The physical-mechanical properties (apparent density, porosity, water absorption, compressive and flexural strength, impact, and abrasion) and chemical resistance properties were also evaluated. The results of the physical-mechanical analysis indicated that the natural stones investigated have the potential to be used in different environments (interior, exterior), taking into account factors such as people’s circulation and exposure to chemical agents.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1563
Author(s):  
Sofia Marquez-Bravo ◽  
Ingo Doench ◽  
Pamela Molina ◽  
Flor Estefany Bentley ◽  
Arnaud Kamdem Tamo ◽  
...  

Extremely high mechanical performance spun bionanocomposite fibers of chitosan (CHI), and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were successfully achieved by gel spinning of CHI aqueous viscous formulations filled with CNFs. The microstructural characterization of the fibers by X-ray diffraction revealed the crystallization of the CHI polymer chains into anhydrous chitosan allomorph. The spinning process combining acidic–basic–neutralization–stretching–drying steps allowed obtaining CHI/CNF composite fibers of high crystallinity, with enhanced effect at incorporating the CNFs. Chitosan crystallization seems to be promoted by the presence of cellulose nanofibers, serving as nucleation sites for the growing of CHI crystals. Moreover, the preferential orientation of both CNFs and CHI crystals along the spun fiber direction was revealed in the two-dimensional X-ray diffraction patterns. By increasing the CNF amount up to the optimum concentration of 0.4 wt % in the viscous CHI/CNF collodion, Young’s modulus of the spun fibers significantly increased up to 8 GPa. Similarly, the stress at break and the yield stress drastically increased from 115 to 163 MPa, and from 67 to 119 MPa, respectively, by adding only 0.4 wt % of CNFs into a collodion solution containing 4 wt % of chitosan. The toughness of the CHI-based fibers thereby increased from 5 to 9 MJ.m−3. For higher CNFs contents like 0.5 wt %, the high mechanical performance of the CHI/CNF composite fibers was still observed, but with a slight worsening of the mechanical parameters, which may be related to a minor disruption of the CHI matrix hydrogel network constituting the collodion and gel fiber, as precursor state for the dry fiber formation. Finally, the rheological behavior observed for the different CHI/CNF viscous collodions and the obtained structural, thermal and mechanical properties results revealed an optimum matrix/filler compatibility and interface when adding 0.4 wt % of nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF) into 4 wt % CHI formulations, yielding functional bionanocomposite fibers of outstanding mechanical properties.


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