Multi-scale hybrid eco-nanocomposites: synthesis and characterization of nano-SiC-reinforced vinyl-ester eco-composites
dc.contributor.author | Alhuthali, A. | |
dc.contributor.author | Low, It Meng | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T15:34:49Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T15:34:49Z | |
dc.date.created | 2014-05-09T00:48:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
dc.identifier.citation | 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. | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47655 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s10853-012-7084-9 | |
dc.description.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. | |
dc.publisher | Springer | |
dc.title | Multi-scale hybrid eco-nanocomposites: synthesis and characterization of nano-SiC-reinforced vinyl-ester eco-composites | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
dcterms.source.volume | 48 | |
dcterms.source.number | 8 | |
dcterms.source.startPage | 3097 | |
dcterms.source.endPage | 3106 | |
dcterms.source.issn | 00222461 | |
dcterms.source.title | Journal of Materials Science | |
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