Optimizing the Processing Conditions for the Reinforcement of Epoxy Resin by Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
Joint Authors
Arun, S.
Maharana, Mrutyunjay
Kanagaraj, S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Chemistry
Abstract EN
The reinforcement of epoxy by MWCNTs is done to obtain the required properties of composites.
However, the homogeneous dispersion of MWCNTs in epoxy is a critical problem.
Hence, an attempt is made to optimize the processing conditions for dispersing the MWCNTs in epoxy by solvent dispersion technique.
The epoxy/MWCNTs mixture was prepared using three methods: (1) magnetic stirring at 55°C, (2) hot air oven process at 55°C, and (3) vacuum oven process at room temperature.
The nanocomposites having 0.1 and 0.2 wt.% of MWCNTs were prepared, for each method.
The mechanical properties of nanocomposites were studied as per ASTM-D695, and the thermal conductivity was measured using KD2 probe.
It is observed that the compressive strength, Young’s modulus, and thermal conductivity of 0.2 wt.% of MWCNTs prepared by vacuum oven method were found to be enhanced by 39.4, 10.7, and 59.2%, respectively, compared to those of pure epoxy.
Though the properties of nanocomposites were increased with MWCNTs’ concentration irrespective of the processing techniques, the vacuum-processed sample showed the most enhanced properties compared to any other method.
It is concluded that a unique method for the dispersion of MWCNTs in epoxy is the solvent dispersion technique with vacuum drying process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arun, S.& Maharana, Mrutyunjay& Kanagaraj, S.. 2013. Optimizing the Processing Conditions for the Reinforcement of Epoxy Resin by Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Nanotechnology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arun, S.…[et al.]. Optimizing the Processing Conditions for the Reinforcement of Epoxy Resin by Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Nanotechnology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Arun, S.& Maharana, Mrutyunjay& Kanagaraj, S.. Optimizing the Processing Conditions for the Reinforcement of Epoxy Resin by Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes. Journal of Nanotechnology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486881
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486881