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    Mechanical and fracture properties of halloysite nanotube reinforced vinyl-ester nanocomposites

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    Authors
    Alhuthali, Abdullah
    Low, It-Meng
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Alhuthali, Abdullah and Low, It-Meng. 2013. Mechanical and fracture properties of halloysite nanotube reinforced vinyl-ester nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 130 (3): pp. 1716-1725.
    Source Title
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science
    DOI
    10.1002/app.39348
    ISSN
    0021-8995
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15438
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The mechanical and fracture properties of vinyl-ester composites reinforced with halloysite nanotubes have been investigated. Enhancements in toughness are attributed to crack bridging, deflection, and localized plastic deformation, while strength improvements can be attributed to the large aspect ratio of fillers, favorable interfacial adhesion and dispersion, and inter-tubular interaction. Comparisons of experimental data on elastic modulus and mathematical models for predicting particulate polymer composites have verified the models of Paul and Guth. The aspect ratio of fillers and the degree of interfacial adhesion are crucial factors in the prediction of elastic modulus in these polymer nanocomposites.

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