Enhancing the mechanical strength and toughness of epoxy resins with linear POSS nano-modifiers
Hong Chi, Guocheng Zhang, Ning Wang, Yaoguang Wang, Tianduo Li, Fuke Wang, Chen Ye
Abstract
and strength of epoxy thermosets are improved due to the increased cross-linking density, rough surface and tortuous path that resulted in good dispersion of energy during crack propagation.
Topics & Concepts
EpoxyMaterials scienceComposite materialToughnessThermosetting polymerCuring (chemistry)Glass transitionBrittlenessPolymerFracture toughnessNano-SilsesquioxaneModulusSilicone and Siloxane ChemistryEpoxy Resin Curing ProcessesAdvanced ceramic materials synthesis