Yang, R.; Wang, Y.; Ran, X.; Liu, W. A Comparison Study on Toughening Vinyl Ester Resins Using Different Nanocarbon Materials. Polymers2023, 15, 4536.
Yang, R.; Wang, Y.; Ran, X.; Liu, W. A Comparison Study on Toughening Vinyl Ester Resins Using Different Nanocarbon Materials. Polymers 2023, 15, 4536.
Yang, R.; Wang, Y.; Ran, X.; Liu, W. A Comparison Study on Toughening Vinyl Ester Resins Using Different Nanocarbon Materials. Polymers2023, 15, 4536.
Yang, R.; Wang, Y.; Ran, X.; Liu, W. A Comparison Study on Toughening Vinyl Ester Resins Using Different Nanocarbon Materials. Polymers 2023, 15, 4536.
Abstract
This study aims to comprehensively compare and evaluate the toughening effects of different nanocarbon materials on vinyl ester resin composites. The incorporation of nanocarbon materials has gained significant attention due to their potential to enhance the mechanical properties of polymers. In this research, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) were chosen as nanocarbon additives. The mechanical properties, including tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact strength, were systematically investigated and compared for each nanocomposite. Additionally, microstructural analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to understand the dispersion of nanocarbon materials within the vinyl ester matrix. The results indicated that all three nanocarbon materials contributed to the toughening of the vinyl ester resin, with varying degrees of improvement in mechanical properties. This study provides valuable insights into the selection of nanocarbon additives for enhancing the toughness of vinyl ester resin and offers guidance for designing advanced polymer composites.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics
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