Thermo Mechanical behaviour of Phenol Novolac Resin and Unsaturated Polyester Toughened Epoxy using nano Bentonite and Silica Nanoparticles

Mohammad Reza Jamshidi; Shahram Ahmadi

Mohammad Reza Jamshidi Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch, Shiraz, Iran.
Shahram Ahmadi Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.

Keywords: Unsaturated polyester, Phenol novolac epoxy, Nano Bentonite, Silica nanoparticles, Properties modification

Abstract

Phenol novolac epoxy resin is a polymer matter which its properties can be modified for industrial needs. In this research, nanocomposites of phenol novolac epoxy resin and unsaturated polyester are made nano Bentonite and silica nanoparticles as filler. For this purpose, effect of nanoparticles percent on nanocomposite formation is studied and their physical, mechanical and thermal properties are obtained. The presence of unsaturated polyester in this process forms a cross-link capable of improving the physical and mechanical properties of epoxy resin. Fracture behavior was determined by a SEM device. Moreover, TGA, DSC, impact tests and bending test were applied for data analysis. When process ability is growing, moisture absorption decreases. Fracture toughness was also evaluated in a stoichiometric network. Physical and mechanical properties improve significantly with increasing nanoparticles. The most important reason for using this nanocomposite is its high resistance to corrosion.

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Author Biographies

Mohammad Reza Jamshidi, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch, Shiraz, Iran.

Department of Chemical Engineering.

Shahram Ahmadi, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.

Department of Science.

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