Improving the fracture toughness and the strength of epoxy using nanomaterials – a review of the current status
Kingston University · Material (Belgium) · +3 more institutions
Abstract
The incorporation of nanomaterials in the polymer matrix is considered to be a highly effective technique to improve the mechanical properties of resins. In this paper the effects of the addition of different nanoparticles such as single-walled CNT (SWCNT), double-walled CNT (DWCNT), multi-walled CNT (MWCNT), graphene, nanoclay and nanosilica on fracture toughness, strength and stiffness of the epoxy matrix have been reviewed. The Young's modulus (E), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), mode I (GIC) and mode II (GIIC) fracture toughness of the various nanocomposites at different nanoparticle loadings are compared. The review shows that, depending on the type of nanoparticles, the integration of the nanoparticles…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 23.02
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 216
Authors
6- NDNadiim Domun
Kingston University, Material (Belgium), Kingston University
- HHH. HadaviniaCorresponding
Kingston University, Material (Belgium), Kingston University
- TZTao Zhang
Kingston University, Material (Belgium), Kingston University
- TSToby Sainsbury
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington Memorial Hospital
- GLGholamhossein Liaghat
Kingston University, Material (Belgium), Kingston University
Topics & keywords
- Epoxy
- Nanomaterials
- Fracture toughness
- Materials science
- Composite material
- Current (fluid)
- Toughness
- Fracture (geology)