Optimization effect of micro hardness by nanoclay clusters in nanoclay/epoxy composites

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 213-225

  Lam, Chun Ki ^a   Lau, Kin Tak ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Hardness.; Nanoclays; Nanocomposites; Product development

Indexed keywords

EPOXY RESINS; EXTRUSION MOLDING; HARDNESS; INJECTION MOLDING; MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION; PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; RESINS; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES;

INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS; MANUFACTURING PROCESS; MAXIMUM HARDNESS; MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES; MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE; MECHANICAL STRENGTHS; MICRO HARDNESS; NANOCLAYS; OPTIMIZATION EFFECTS; PLANAR STRUCTURES;

NANOCOMPOSITES;

EID: 62649172690     PISSN: 08927057     EISSN: 15307980     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0892705708091856     Document Type: Article

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