Abstract
In this study, nanoclay and multi-wall carbon nanotubes have been used as a dual filler in an epoxy matrix. In the design of the experiment (DOE) the Taguchi Method was selected to study the effect of the factors involved in this study. The effect of the clay/MWNT ratio, types of solvent, clay cation, composition of LENR, cure time and cure temperature on tensile properties of the epoxy nanocomposites were investigated. The confirmation experiment obtained from Taguchi analysis, achieved 57% improvement in tensile strength. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM) revealed the presence of intercalated and aggregated structures. Due to the lower crosslink density of the system, a decrease in decomposition temperature and glass transition temperature was observed in the optimum sample.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advanced Materials Research |
| Pages | 3-6 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 428 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | 2011 International Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering Technology, ISMSET 2011 - Dubai Duration: 12 Nov 2011 → 13 Nov 2011 |
Publication series
| Name | Advanced Materials Research |
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| Volume | 428 |
| ISSN (Print) | 10226680 |
Other
| Other | 2011 International Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering Technology, ISMSET 2011 |
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| City | Dubai |
| Period | 12/11/11 → 13/11/11 |
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Keywords
- Design of experiments
- Multi-wall carbon nanotube
- Nanoclay
- Taguchi Method
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
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Optimization of tensile properties of epoxy/nanoclay/MWNT nanocomposites by Taguchi Method. / Ku Ahmad, Ku Zarina; Ahmad, Sahrim; Tarawneh, Mou'ad A.; Apte, Prakash R.
Advanced Materials Research. Vol. 428 2012. p. 3-6 (Advanced Materials Research; Vol. 428).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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