Optimization of Epoxy Composite on Thermal Decomposition Utilizing Experimental Design Method

Huey Ling Chang; Chih Ming Chen; Cheng Ho Chen

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.459.40

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Optimization of Epoxy Composite on Thermal Decomposition Utilizing Experimental Design Method

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In this study, the Taguchi experimental design methodology is used to optimize the composition of a nanopowder/epoxy resin material comprising Al₂O₃, SiO₂, carbon black nanopowders, epoxy resin and diluent. A Taguchi orthogonal array is employed in planning the configuration of the samples for the experiment. The signal-to-noise (S/N) ratios, and the variances are analyzed. The thermal decomposition temperature of the nanocomposite with optimum composition increased 37.16°C (increased by 12.5%) compared to pure epoxy. The experimental data generated in the Taguchi trials are processed using a regression analysis technique in order to derive an analytical formula relating the composition of the composite samples to their thermal properties. It is shown that the results obtained using the analytical formula are in good agreement with the experimental observations with only 1.95% error.

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Huey Ling Chang*, Chih Ming Chen, Cheng Ho Chen

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Decomposition Temperature, Epoxy, Nanoparticle, Regression Analysis, Taguchi Method

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