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    Multi-scale hybrid eco-nanocomposites: synthesis and characterization of nano-SiC-reinforced vinyl-ester eco-composites

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    Alhuthali, A.
    Low, It Meng
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Alhuthali, A. and Low, I.M. 2013. Multi-scale hybrid eco-nanocomposites: synthesis and characterization of nano-SiC-reinforced vinyl-ester eco-composites. Journal of Materials Science. 48 (8): pp. 3097-3106.
    Source Title
    Journal of Materials Science
    DOI
    10.1007/s10853-012-7084-9
    ISSN
    00222461
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47655
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    Abstract

    Polymer eco-nanocomposites based on vinyl-ester, recycled cellulose fibre and nano-silicon carbide (n-SiC) have been synthesized and characterized in terms of porosity, water-absorption behaviour, thermal and mechanical properties. The addition of n-SiC led to reduced porosity and water uptake because of enhanced fibre–matrix adhesion which permitted efficient load transfer and thus strength improvement. However, n-SiC addition reduced the prevalence of fibre debonding and pull-outs, thus causing sample brittleness and inferior fracture toughness. In terms of thermal properties, n-SiC addition facilitated improved mass transport and heat barriers, thus improving thermal stability and fire resistance.

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