The effect of the addition of nano-fibers cellulose (NFC) to enhance the tensile properties of the epoxy resin was investigated. NFC was added to the epoxy resin at different weight percentages (0.25, 0.5 and 1%). Tensile properties including, strength, elongation, toughness and young modulus were investigated. In addition the pull of strength, the weight lost by the abrasion test and the weathering results were reported.Addition of NFC to the epoxy resin causes massive improvements in the tensile properties of the epoxy composite. The highest increase was found at the optimum addition ratio of 0.5% of NFC.  At this ratio, the epoxy composite strength increased by 99%, the elongation and the toughness increased by 150%, and the young modulus increased by 50% in comparison to the pure epoxy resin. The epoxy composite show discoloration after the weathering test in comparison to the pure epoxy, both samples shows perfect bond adhesion.

Effect of nano-fiber cellulose addition on the mechanical properties of epoxy resin

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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