Effect of nanoclay addition on the fiber/matrix adhesion in epoxy/glass composites

Journal of Composite Materials

Volumn 46, Issue 12, 2012, Pages 1439-1451

  Dorigato, Andrea ^a   Morandi, Stefano ^a   Pegoretti, Alessandro ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TRENTO   (Italy)

Author keywords

fiber matrix adhesion; fracture toughness; glass fibers; nanocomposites

Indexed keywords

E-GLASS FIBERS; EPOXY MATRICES; FIBER-MATRIX INTERFACES; FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE; INTERFACIAL SHEAR STRENGTH; NANO CLAYS;

ADHESION; CONTACT ANGLE; EPOXY RESINS; FRACTURE TOUGHNESS; GLASS FIBERS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; NANOCOMPOSITES;

FIBERS;

EID: 84856553195     PISSN: 00219983     EISSN: 1530793X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0021998311420311     Document Type: Article

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