Browsing OSU Theses by Subject "nanocomposites"
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Effect of Excess Surfactant Removal on the Thermo-mechanical Behavior of Epoxy-clay Nanocomposites
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-05-01)This study investigates the resultant thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy composites reinforced with as-received and washed (clay with excess surfactant removed) organoclay. Two commercially available organoclays: ... -
Variation of Mechanical Properties Due to Hygrothermal Ageing and Permanent Changes Upon Redrying in Clay/Epoxy Nanocomposites
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)Epoxy polymers are an important class of material for use in various applications. Due to their hydrophilic nature, epoxy resins tend to absorb moisture. Absorption of moisture degrades the functional, structural and ...