Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effect of aggressive environment on the flexural properties of halloysite nanotubes-polyester nanocomposites. Results showed that the addition of halloysite nanotubes into polyester matrix was found to improve flexural properties of the nanocomposites in dry condition and after water-methanol exposure. Significant increase in surface roughness was also observed and measured by Alicona Infinite Focus optical microscope.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 278-282 |
| Journal | International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 2017 |
Keywords
- Halloysite nanotubes
- polymer degradation
- flexural properties
- surface roughness