Low Velocity Impact and Creep-Strain Behaviour of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based on Layered Silicate
Joint Authors
Alateyah, A. I.
Dhakal, H. N.
Zhang, Z. Y.
Aldousiri, B.
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The impact properties of neat vinyl ester and the nanocomposites were performed using a low velocity impact testing.
The addition of layered silicate into the polymer matrix shows that an optimum range of nanoclay reinforcement in the vinyl ester matrix can produce enhanced load bearing and energy absorption capability compared to the neat matrix.
In addition, the amount of microvoids in the nanocomposites structure influences the overall properties.
Likewise, the influence of the clay addition into the neat polymer on the creep relaxation behaviour at 25°C and 60°C was studied.
In both cases, the presence of the layered silicate remarkably improved the creep behaviour.
The improvement of these properties can be assigned to the stiff fillers and the configurational linkage between the polymer and the layered silicate which are supported by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterisations by showing a distinct change in surface morphology associated with improved impact toughness and creep response.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alateyah, A. I.& Dhakal, H. N.& Zhang, Z. Y.& Aldousiri, B.. 2014. Low Velocity Impact and Creep-Strain Behaviour of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based on Layered Silicate. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alateyah, A. I.…[et al.]. Low Velocity Impact and Creep-Strain Behaviour of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based on Layered Silicate. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Alateyah, A. I.& Dhakal, H. N.& Zhang, Z. Y.& Aldousiri, B.. Low Velocity Impact and Creep-Strain Behaviour of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based on Layered Silicate. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1037548