Boron nitride-MWCNT/epoxy hybrid nanocomposites: Preparation and mechanical properties

Ulus H., Ustun T., ESKİZEYBEK V., Sahin O. S., Avci A., Ekrem M.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, vol.318, pp.37-42, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 318
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.12.070
  • Journal Name: APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-42
  • Keywords: Boron nitride, Hybrid nanocomposites, Mechanical properties, Multiwall carbon nanotubes, CRACK DEFLECTION PROCESSES, CARBON NANOTUBES, EPOXY NANOCOMPOSITES, POLYMER COMPOSITES, ENERGY-DISSIPATION, NANO, TEMPERATURE, COATINGS, ADHESION, FRACTURE
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, production and mechanical properties of hybrid nanocomposites have been investigated. Hybrid nanocomposites are consisting of boron nitride nanoplatelets (BN) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) embedded in epoxy resin. The BN and MWCNT were mixed to epoxy resin in different weight fractions and mixtures were utilized for tensile test specimen production. The synthesized BN and produced hybrid nanocomposites were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, FT-IR and TGA analyses. The elasticity modulus and tensile strength values were obtained via tensile tests. The fracture morphologies were investigated after tensile test by means of scanning electron microscopy. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.