Arabli V., Aghili A.
National Iranian Oil Company, IR
Keywords: cure, epoxy vinyl ester resin, graphene oxide
Graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized and nanocomposites were prepared using different contents of the GO and vinyl ester resin (VE). The onisothermal differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was used to study the cure kinetics of VE and 0.3wt% GO/VE nanocomposite. Kissinger and Ozawa equations were used to determine the activation energy (Ea). The Ea values of the cured GO/VE nanocomposite showed a decrease with respect to the neat VE. It is concluded that GO has a catalytic effect in the cure reaction. The dynamic curing process was modeled to predict the degree of curing and curing rate of resin. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was studied to discern the surface features and dispersion of GO. The thermal stability of the cured VE and its nanocomposite was investigated with thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Advanced Materials: TechConnect Briefs 2016
Published: May 22, 2016
Pages: 90 - 93
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topics: Carbon Nano Structures & Devices, Graphene & 2D-Materials
ISBN: 978-0-9975-1170-3