The effects of high energy radiation on the tensile properties of rubber toughened nanocomposites

Jamal, Nur Ayuni and Anuar, Hazleen and Abd Razak , Shamsul Bahri (2011) The effects of high energy radiation on the tensile properties of rubber toughened nanocomposites. Advanced Materials Research, 264. pp. 765-770. ISSN 1022-6680

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Abstract

Composites based on high density polyethylene (HDPE), ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and Organically Modified Montmorillonite (OMMT) clays were made by melt compounding followed by compression molding. Mechanical properties, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the nanocomposites. The addition of clay, compatibilizer agent, Maleic Anhydride Polyethylene (MAPE) and irradiation technique, High Energy Electron Beam (EB) considerably improved the properties of nanocomposites. Tensile Strength and Modulus (MPa) were found to increase significantly with increasing clay content and decreasing as the clay content exceeds 4 vol%. The largest improvement in nanocomposite tensile properties occurred at clay loading of 4 vol% (2-8 vol%) with irradiation technique. The d spacings of the clay in nanocomposites were monitored using XRD and the extent of delamination was examined by TEM. TEM photomicrographs illustrated the intercalated and exfoliated structures of the nanocomposites with OMMT, MAPE and irradiation process.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4130/2350
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Organically Modified Montmorillonite; Mechanical Properties; Compatibilizer Agent; High Energy Electron Beam Irradiation; Exfoliation-adsorption
Subjects:	T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS1870 Rubber industry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Hazleen Anuar
Date Deposited:	17 Sep 2011 13:08
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2013 15:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/2350

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