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Polyurethane/clay nanocomposites reinforced with carbon and glass fibres: study of mechanical and thermal properties, and the effect of electron beam irradiation

Kosari, M ; Sharif University of Technology

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.1080/14658011.2017.1384629
  3. Abstract:
  4. Polyurethane (PU) nanocomposites with 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 wt-% nanoclay contents were prepared. X-ray diffraction patterns, transmission electron microscopy images, tensile test, and thermogravimetric analysis were utilised to reveal the morphological, mechanical, and thermal-resistant properties of the prepared nanocomposites. The exfoliated structure was obtained for nanoclay contents up to 3 wt-%. Incorporation of nanoclay to the PU matrix prompted the thermal stability of the polymer. A nanocomposite filled with 3 wt-% nanoclay showed the best tensile strength in the prepared nanocomposites. Subsequently, the nanocomposite with the 3 wt-% nanoclay was reinforced with carbon and glass fibres. Reinforcement of the PU/nanoclay matrix with carbon and glass fibres significantly ameliorated the tensile properties. Finally, the effects of the electron beam irradiation on the nanocomposites and fibre-reinforced composites were studied. Irradiation with the doses up to 500 kGy enhanced the mechanical and thermal properties. However, further irradiation deteriorated the mechanical and thermal-resistant properties. © 2017 Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Institute
  5. Keywords:
  6. Carbon fibre ; Glass fibre ; Nanoclay ; Nanocomposite ; Polyurethane ; Carbon fibers ; Electron beams ; Electrons ; Fiber reinforced plastics ; Fibers ; Glass ; Glass fibers ; High resolution transmission electron microscopy ; Irradiation ; Nanostructured materials ; Polyurethanes ; Reinforcement ; Tensile strength ; Tensile testing ; Thermodynamic properties ; Thermodynamic stability ; Thermogravimetric analysis ; Transmission electron microscopy ; X ray diffraction ; Electron beam irradiation ; Fibre reinforced composites ; Mechanical and thermal properties ; Nano clays ; Transmission electron microscopy images ; Nanocomposites
  7. Source: Plastics, Rubber and Composites ; Volume 46, Issue 9 , 2017 , Pages 413-420 ; 14658011 (ISSN)
  8. URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14658011.2017.1384629