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Indexed by: Journal Article

Date of Publication: 2014-11-01

Journal: COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING

Included Journals: EI、SCIE

Volume: 66

Page Number: 58-64

ISSN: 1359-835X

Key Words: Particle-reinforcement; Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Mechanical properties; Microstructures

Abstract: Polystyrene (PS) spheres were chosen as soft fillers to toughen epoxy polymer. In order to weaken the aggregation of PS spheres in epoxy matrix caused by phase separation, amination treatment were firstly done on them. The results of FTIR, zeta potential test and TGA indicate that amine groups have been successfully grafted to the surface of PS spheres. SEM observation suggests that aminated PS spheres are monodisperse in prepared epoxy blends. The tensile strength and fracture toughness of the 15 wt% aminated PS spheres/epoxy polymer blends are 74.5 MPa and 2.23 MPa m(1/2). Compared with cured pure epoxy polymer, they are increased by 25.6% and 84.3%, respectively. Excellent dispersion properties in epoxy matrix and increased interfacial force with epoxy matrix are responsible for the huge effect of the aminated PS spheres on toughening epoxy polymer. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.