Graphite/Bio-Based Epoxy Composites: The Mechanical Properties Interface

Abstract:

Graphite reinforced bio-based epoxy composites with different particulate fractions of graphite were investigated for mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elastic modulus and elongation at break. The graphite content was varied from 5 wt.%, 10 wt.%, 15 wt.%, 20 wt.%, 25 wt.%, 30 wt.% by weight percent in the composites. The results showed that the mechanical properties of the composites mainly depend on dispersion condition of the treated graphite filler, aggregate structure and strong interfacial bonding between treated graphite in the bio-based epoxy matrix. The composites showed improved tensile strength and elastic modulus with increase treated graphite weight loading. This also revealed the composites with increasing filler content was decreasing the elongation at break.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 799-800)
• Pages: 115-119
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.799-800.115
• Online since: October 2015
• Authors: Anika Zafiah M. Rus*, Nur Munirah Abdullah, M.F.L. Abdullah, M. Izzul Faiz Idris
• Keywords: Elastic, Elongation, Epoxy, Graphite, Modulus, Tensile

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