The effect of MWCNTs on the rubber-toughened epoxy nanocomposites

This paper investigated the mechanical properties of rubber-toughened epoxy resins reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Rubber-toughened epoxy resins were prepared using the mechanical stirring method and molded into samples with compression molding with different amount of MWCNTs...

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Main Authors: Tarawneh, M. A., Ahmad, S. H., Zarina, K. A. K.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Epoxidized natural rubber
Epoxy
MWCNTs
Natural rubber
Thermosetting resins
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Summary:This paper investigated the mechanical properties of rubber-toughened epoxy resins reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Rubber-toughened epoxy resins were prepared using the mechanical stirring method and molded into samples with compression molding with different amount of MWCNTs (0.5wt%-3wt%). The bending modulus, bending strength and impact strength increased by almost 125%, 20% and 35% respectively, at 1%wt MWCNTs compared with rubber-toughened epoxy. A scanning electron micrograph (SEM) confirms the effect of good dispersion of MWCNTs and their interfacial bonding in the matrix.
DOI:10.1109/CHUSER.2012.6504425