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Mechanical properties of epoxy resins reinforced with synthetic boehmite (AlOOH) nanosheets
Author(s) -
Wu Zhanjun,
Zhuo Qin,
Sun Tao,
Wang Zhi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.41409
Subject(s) - boehmite , epoxy , materials science , composite material , flexural strength , fracture toughness , scanning electron microscope , bisphenol a , ultimate tensile strength , nanocomposite , toughness , aluminium
In this article, sheet boehmite (AlOOH), which was synthesized via a facile and environmental friendly method, was used as reinforcing agent to toughen Bisphenol A epoxy resin. The result of X–ray Diffraction (XRD) and IR spectrum indicated that the as–synthesized product was pure crystalline and high purity AlOOH. The effects of sheet AlOOH on the mechanical properties of AlOOH/epoxy nanocomposites were investigated. The results indicated that the introduction of AlOOH significantly improved the mechanical properties of epoxy resin. Compared with neat epoxy resin, the tensile strength and the fracture toughness (K IC ) of the AlOOH/epoxy nanocomposites filled with 4 wt % AlOOH increased by 24.2% and 28.7%, respectively, while the flexural strength increased from 40.92 to 50.00 MPa. From Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), a phase‐separated morphology and plenty of cervices and river branches were observed in the fractured surfaces of composites. With the increase of sheet AlOOH content, river‐shaped cracks became more and more intensive. Overall, the addition of sheet AlOOH is shown as a promising method for mechanical properties enhancement of epoxy matrix. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132 , 41409.