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The mechanisms and mechanics of the toughening of epoxy polymers modified with fullerene C 60
Author(s) -
Zuev Vjacheslav V.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.23211
Subject(s) - toughening , materials science , epoxy , fullerene , polymer , polymer science , composite material , organic chemistry , toughness , chemistry
This study examined the effect of fullerene C 60 on the mechanical properties of epoxy‐based polymer nanocomposites with different C 60 loadings. Mechanical testing shows that compared with neat epoxy, mechanical and toughening properties of composites are greatly improved. Young's modulus increased 6–20% by inducing 0.01–0.12 wt% of fullerene into the matrix resin. Furthermore, the toughness of the composite was improved up to about 200%. The toughening mechanism has been discussed. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 2012. © 2012 Society of Plastics Engineers