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Indexed by:期刊论文

Date of Publication:2015-02-05

Journal:JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE

Included Journals:SCIE、EI、Scopus

Volume:132

Issue:5

ISSN No.:0021-8995

Key Words:mechanical properties; nanostructured polymers; resins

Abstract: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. (c) 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015, 132, 41409.