Epoxy-Layered Silicate and Epoxy MWCNTs Nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 146 ◽  
pp. 160-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Stan ◽  
I. Dinca ◽  
C. Ban ◽  
S. Ilina ◽  
Dan Donescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Epoxy Polymer ◽  
Layered Silicate ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Fluid Behavior ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
Organically Modified

The paper deals with the rheological properties of epoxy resin additivated with organically modified montmorillonites, carbon nanotubes and nanocarbon. The paper also presents the influence of nanoadditives over composites mechanical properties. The epoxy polymer is diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) and the curing agent is an aliphatic tetraamine. Organically modified montmorillonites Cloisite 30B and Cloisite 93A, MWCNTs and laser synthesized nanocarbon were used to synthesize nanocomposites by dispersing each in an epoxy resin. The dispersion was achieved through mechanical and sonic methods. The epoxy resin additivated with nanosized fillers was rheologically tested to study the dispersion influence. The sonic dispersion of nanoadditives is observed to drastically influence the rheological behavior of the suspensions. Newtonian fluid behavior disappears as the additive loading increases. The work mentions the influence of nanoadditives on the manufacturing process of epoxy /glass fibre and epoxy/ carbon fibre laminated composites.

Curing study and evaluation of epoxy resin with amine functional chloroaniline acetaldehyde condensate

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
T. Maity ◽  
B.C. Samanta
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Curing Reaction

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to check effectiveness of amine functional chloroaniline acetaldehyde condensate (AFCAC) as a new curing agent for diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) resin. For this purpose, first AFCAC was synthesised, characterised and then curing reaction was carried out. Design/methodology/approach – Equimolecular mixture of AFCAC and DGEBA was subjected to curing reaction, and the reaction was followed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis. The kinetic studies of this curing reaction were also carried out from those DSC exotherms. The mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of cured epoxy were also reported. Findings – DSC results reflected the effective first order curing reaction of AFCAC with epoxy resin. Mechanical properties reflected appreciable rigidity of AFCAC cured epoxy matrix and TGA showed that the cured epoxy networks were thermally stable up to around 297°C. Research limitations/implications – The curing agent AFCAC was synthesised by using chloroaniline and acetaldehyde in acid medium. There are some limitations for this procedure. The synthetic procedure is pH dependent. So reaction cannot be done at any pH value. The reaction must also be carried out at room temperature without any heating. To obtain low molecular weight curing agent, chloroaniline and acetaldehyde cannot be taken in equimolecular ratio because the equimolecular mixture of them produces high molecular weight condensate. This was shown in our previous publication. Some implications are also there. By changing amine and aldehyde other curing agents could be synthesised and the curing efficiency of those for epoxy resin could also be studied. Originality/value – Experimental results revealed the greater suitability of AFCAC as curing agent for DGEBA resin and novelty of AFCAC cured matrix in the field of protective coating, casting, adhesives, etc.

Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Clay Nanocomposites

2010 ◽  
Vol 123-125 ◽  
pp. 145-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Ghafarloo ◽  
Mehrdad Kokabi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Layered Silicates ◽  
Clay Nanocomposites ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Achievement of exfoliated structure of polymer/ Clay nanocomposites is of particular interest for the improvement of mechanical properties. In this work, the morphology and mechanical properties of epoxy/ clay nanocomposites has been investigated. Diglycidyl ether of bis-phenol A (DGEBA) epoxy resin (EPON828) and Jeffamine D400 curing agent was used. To obtain perfect dispersion, nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) was sonicated in acetone. The mixture was then mixed with polymer. Afterwards, the curing process was performed by addition of curing agent and degassing. Disappearing of peaks in X-Ray diffraction patterns of nanocomposites containing less than 5wt% nanoclay, is a good evidence of perfect dispersion of layered silicates in matrix, i.e. formation of exfoliated morphology. Based on tensile test results, it is deduced that as the amount of nanoclay increases, the elastic modulus and elongation at break of the nanocomposites containing 1wt% and 5wt% nanoclay increases by 12% and 31%, respectively. Therefore, obtaining perfect dispersion of layered silicates in epoxy matrix and exfoliated morphology, results in better mechanical properties of the nanocomposites.

Mechanichal Properties of DGEBA/TEPA Modified Epoxy Resin

2014 ◽  
Vol 775-776 ◽  
pp. 588-592
Author(s):  
Camila Rodrigues Amaral ◽  
Ruben Jesus Sanchez Rodriguez ◽  
Magno Luiz Tavares Bessa ◽  
Verônica Scarpini Cândido ◽  
Sergio Neves Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Yield Stress ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Notch Toughness ◽  
Epoxy Network ◽  
Structural Network ◽  
Flexural Tests ◽  
Modified Epoxy

The correlation between the structural network of a diglycidyl ether of the bisphenol-A (DGEBA) epoxy resin, modified by two distinct aliphatic amines (tetraethylenepentamine TEPA and jeffamine D230), and its mechanical properties, was investigated as possible matrix for abrasive composites applications. Both flexural tests, to determine the yield stress and the elastic modulus, as well as impact tests to determine the notch toughness, were performed. The DGEBA/D230 presented the highest stiffness and toughness but lowest yield stress. This epoxy network also displayed a greater plastic deformation during fracture.

scholarly journals Enhancement of out-of-plane mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy resin composite by incorporating the multi-walled carbon nanotubes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Ali Mirsalehi ◽  
Amir Ali Youzbashi ◽  
Amjad Sazgar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Laminate Composite ◽  
Filament Winding ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

AbstractIn this study, epoxy hybrid nanocomposites reinforced by carbon fibers (CFs) were fabricated by a filament winding. To improve out-of-plane (transverse) mechanical properties, 0.5 and 1.0 Wt.% multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were embedded into epoxy/CF composites. The MWCNTs were well dispersed into the epoxy resin without using any additives. The transverse mechanical properties of epoxy/MWCNT/CF hybrid nanocomposites were evaluated by the tensile test in the vertical direction to the CFs (90º tensile) and flexural tests. The fracture surfaces of composites were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The SEM observations showed that the bridging of the MWCNTs is one of the mechanisms of transverse mechanical properties enhancement in the epoxy/MWCNT/CF composites. The results of the 90º tensile test proved that the tensile strength and elongation at break of nanocomposite with 1.0 Wt.% MWCNTs improved up to 53% and 50% in comparison with epoxy/CF laminate composite, respectively. Furthermore, the flexural strength, secant modulus, and elongation of epoxy/1.0 Wt.% MWCNT/CF hybrid nanocomposite increased 15%, 7%, and 9% compared to epoxy/CF laminate composite, respectively.

Biodegradable Polyester / Layered Silicate Nanocomposites

2002 ◽  
Vol 740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pralay Maiti ◽  
Carl A. Batt ◽  
Emmanuel P. Giannelis
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Storage Modulus ◽  
Layered Silicate ◽  
Layered Silicates ◽  
Melt Extrusion ◽  
Biodegradable Polyester ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Silicate Nanocomposites ◽  
Organically Modified

ABSTRACTNanocomposites of α-hydroxy polyester, polylactide (PLA) and β-hydroxy polyester, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) with layered silicates have been successfully prepared by melt extrusion of PLA and PHB with organically modified montmorillonite (MMT) and fluoromica. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites are improved compared to the neat polymers. Storage modulus increase up to 40% compared with the pure polymers by adding only 2–3 wt% nanoclay. Biodegradation can be controlled by the choice of the nanoclay used.

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.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Blends of Epoxy Resin and Block Copolymers

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Pandit ◽  
Albrecht Berkessel ◽  
Ralf Lach ◽  
Wolfgang Grellmann ◽  
Rameshwar Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Layered Silicate ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Microindentation Technique

Polystyrene–polybutadiene block copolymers having different molecular architectures were epoxidized by using meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (MCPBA). Then, the blends with epoxy resin (diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A; DGEBA) and their nanocomposites with boehmite and layered silicate nanofiller in presence of methylene dianiline (MDA) as a hardener were prepared. The epoxidized copolymers and the composites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and microindentation technique. In this way, it was possible to tune the morphology of the nanostructured blends of the epoxy resin using the functionalized block copolymer as the template. The presence of nanostructured morphology was attested by the optical transparency of the blends as well as of the composites with nanofiller. The microhardness properties were improved by the incorporation of the nanoparticles, viz. boehmite and layered silicate. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) 81-88 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i1.7445

A novel curing agent based on diphenylphosphine oxide for flame-retardant epoxy resin

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1229-1239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Huang ◽  
Xiao Hou ◽  
Jiaojiao Li ◽  
Xiujuan Tian ◽  
Qing Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Release ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Diphenylphosphine Oxide ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability ◽  
Cone Calorimeter Test ◽  
Ul 94

A phosphorous/nitrogen-containing diphenylphosphine oxide (DPO) derivative (DPO-SS) was designed and synthesized via a two-step reaction of 4,4′-diaminodiphenylsulfone, 2-hydroxy-benzaldehyde, and DPO. The structure of DPO-SS was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), 1H and 31P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry (MS). DPO-SS was used as a flame retardant and curing agent for copolymerizing with diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A. Thermal and flame-retardant properties of the obtained flame-retardant epoxy resin (F-EP) were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic thermomechanical analysis, limited oxygen index (LOI) measurement, vertical burning test (UL-94), and cone calorimeter test. Results indicated that all F-EP samples exhibited excellent thermal stability and flame-retardant property. Especially for F-EP with P content of 0.7 wt% (denoted as EP/P-0.7), it achieved high LOI values (32.4%) and UL-94 V-0 rating. Compared with pure EP, all F-EP samples showed lower heat release rate, total heat release, total smoke produce, and little Tg fluctuation. In order to study the flame-retardant mechanism, the char residues were investigated by FTIR, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive spectrometer analysis. The results manifested that DPO-SS acted as flame retardant in both gas phase and condensed phase. Water absorption properties of pure EP and F-EP were also compared through immersion experiments. Results showed that EP/P-0.7 sample had apparently lower water absorptivity than pure EP.

Cationic Catalyst as Latent Curing Agent for Epoxy Resin

2015 ◽  
Vol 749 ◽  
pp. 126-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Kyoung Choi ◽  
Bong Goo Choi ◽  
Yong Yoon Lee ◽  
Jae Sik Na
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Chemical Conversion ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Cure Temperature

1-Benzyl-3-methyl-imidazolium hexafluoroantimonate (BMH) was newly synthesized and characterized with FT-IR, 1H-NMR. We synthesized catalysts fulfill requirements for a rapid cure at a moderately elevated temperature in curing the epoxy resin for neat diglycidyl ether bisphenol A (DGBEA). The cure behavior of this resin was investigated at elevated temperature and cure temperature in the presence of 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 wt% of 1-benzyl-3-methyl-imidazolium hexafluoroantimonate (BMH) by mean of differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). Chemical conversion as function of temperature and amount of BMH (0.5, 1.0, 2.0 wt%) were determined from DSC. It was found that BMH were superior latent thermal catalyst for catinonic curing which have a good thermal stability.

scholarly journals Effects of Surface Treatments of Montmorillonite Nanoclay on Cure Behavior of Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh ◽  
Mahesh V. Hosur ◽  
Eldon Triggs ◽  
Shaik Jelaani
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Cure Behavior ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
Temperature Activation ◽  
Primary Focus

Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A (DGEBA) based SC-15 epoxy resin was modified with three different commercially available montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay: Nanomer I.28E and Cloisite 10A and 30B. Cure behavior of nanocomposites was studied using a variety of techniques. Primary focus of this study was to investigate influence of different surface modifications of MMT nanoclay on rheological properties and cure behavior of SC-15 epoxy resin. By adding MMT to SC-15 epoxy resin, chemistry of the epoxy is altered leading to changes in rheological properties and ultimately enthalpy and activation energy of reactions. Addition of Nanomer I.28E delayed gelation, while Cloisite 10A and 30B accelerated gelation, regardless of the curing temperature. Activation energy of reaction was lower with the addition of Nanomer I.28E and Cloisite 10A and higher for Cloisite 30B compared to neat SC-15 epoxy composite.

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