Mechanical Properties of Vinyl Ester Resin/Epoxidized Plam Oil/Nanoclay Composite

Abstract:

The aim of this study is to develop vinyl ester resin (VE) with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties. Nanocomposites vinyl ester resin (VE)/ epoxidized palm oil (EPO)/ clay were prepared at different amount of epoxidized palm oil (EPO) (5, 7.5 and 10 wt%) in presence of various ratio of clay (1,2 and 3 phr) by free radical polymerization. The curing agent for polymerizing nanocomposites was methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP). Studies on their mechanical and physical properties were carried out by tensile and flexural tests. The results obtained revealed interactions between the vinyl ester resin (VE) and epoxidized palm oil (EPO). Based on the results of tensile strength, the optimum loading content for EPO and clay was 5wt% and 1 phr, respectively. When the concentration of EPO increased, the ductility was improved, indicated higher toughness.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 554)
• Pages: 165-169
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.554.165
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Amirali Khalili, Abdul Razak Rahmat*, Alireza Fakhari, Zyad Salem Alsagayar
• Keywords: Clay, Epoxidized Palm Oil, Nanocomposite, Vinyl Ester Resin

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