Tensile properties of phenol-formaldehyde nanoclay reinforced composites: a pilot study
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Article Title | Tensile properties of phenol-formaldehyde nanoclay reinforced composites: a pilot study |
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ERA Journal ID | 1671 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ku, H. (Author), Yap, Y. S. (Author), Lee, T. S. (Author) and Trada, M. (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
Journal Citation | 126 (2 (Supplement)), pp. E142-E150 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2012 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Place of Publication | Hoboken, NJ. United States |
ISSN | 0021-8995 |
1097-4628 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/app.35232 |
Web Address (URL) | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/app.35232/pdf |
Abstract | Phenol-formaldehyde was filled with nanoclay to increase the tensile properties of the composite for structural applications by the Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fiber Composites, University of Southern Queensland, Australia. In this project, we manufactured samples with different percentages by weight of the nanoclay in the composites in steps of 1%; these were then postcured in an oven or microwaves. The samples were then subjected to tensile tests. The results show that the composite with 5 wt% nanoclay produced the highest yield, tensile strength, and Young's modulus, combined with a reasonable fluidity for casting. From 0 to 3 wt% nanoclay, the yield strengths of the samples postcured in an oven were higher than their counterparts postcured in microwaves. After this, the opposite was true. By extrapolation to 5 wt% nanoclay, it was also found that the tensile strength and Young's modulus of the samples postcured in an oven were lower than their counterparts postcured in microwave irradiation. |
Keywords | composites; electron microscopy; mechanical properties; resins; strength |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400505. Construction materials |
401602. Composite and hybrid materials | |
401807. Nanomaterials | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Faculty of Engineering and Surveying | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1636/tensile-properties-of-phenol-formaldehyde-nanoclay-reinforced-composites-a-pilot-study
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