epoxy resin – TechConnect Briefs

Development of alternative binder for lithium ion battery based on epoxy resin

Bunzel F., Wagner M., Stammen E., Dilger K., Technische Universität Braunschweig, DE

The development of batteries for the e-mobility continuously creates new challenges for the researchers. To improve performance of lithium ion batteries, different approaches might be considered. Therefore the Institute of Joining and Welding (ifs) focuses [...]

A Study of the Effect of Al2O3 Nanoparticles on the Cure behavior of Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin

Halim S.F., National Institute for standards, EG

Epoxy resins based composites are used as laminates for printed circuits boards, aerospace, ballistic and engineering hardware components, automotive parts, electrical components and rehabilitation products. However, some of its interior characteristics such as thermal stability, [...]

Toughening of epoxy matrix fiber reinforced composites with two different nanorubber systems for Advanced Industrial Applications

Ozdemir N.G., Zhang Tao, Kingston University London, UK

Toughening of commercial resin matrices with nano carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (CNBR-NP) and acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR-NP) was investigated. Different processing techniques have been used. The rheological, cure, mechanical and morphological characteristics of both systems [...]

Thermal and Thermomechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin / Carbon Black Nanocomposites

Kanapitsas A., Zois H., Stimoniaris A.Z., Delides C.G., Technological Educational Institute Of Lamia, GR

The main aim of the present work is to study the mechanical and thermal properties of nanocomposite materials based on epoxy resin (ER) matrix reinforced with carbon black (CB) nanoparticles. The filler concentration was systematically [...]

CNT Composites for Aerospace Applications

Bellucci S., Balasubramanian C., Borin P., Micciulla F., Rinaldi G., INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, IT

Carbon nanotubes are being widely studied for various applications ranging from medical to electronics and also optical devices. They are also being studied for the suitability and applications in aerospace and aeronautical field. A useful [...]

CNT Composites for Aerospace Applications

Bellucci S., Balasubramanian C., Borin P., Micciulla F., Rinaldi G., INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, IT

Carbon nanotubes are being widely studied for various applications ranging from medical to electronics and also optical devices. They are also being studied for the suitability and applications in aerospace and aeronautical field. A useful [...]

Effect of Nanoclay Content on Mechanical Behaviour of TGDDM Epoxy Nanocomposites

Huong N.T.P., Crosky A., Qi B., Kelly D., Li D.C., The University of New South Wales, AU

Exfoliated nanocomposites based on tetraglycidyldiamino diphenylmethane (TGDDM) cured by diethyltoluene diamine (DETDA) reinforced with 1-20 phr of a commercial nanoclay (I30E) were prepared. The effect of the nanoclay content on the compressive modulus of the [...]