Optical and Mechanical Study of Mineral and Synthetic Nano Layered Silicate Reinforced Polyurethane Resin
Optical and Mechanical Study of Mineral and Synthetic Nano Layered Silicate Reinforced Polyurethane Resin作者机构:Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Tehran University Tehran Iran Polymer Engineering Department Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran Iran
出 版 物:《World Journal of Nano Science and Engineering》 (纳米科学与工程(英文))
年 卷 期:2013年第3卷第2期
页 面:23-34页
主 题:Polymer-Matrix Composites (PMCs) Nano Composite Scratch Resistance Hardness Optical Properties
摘 要:In the present investigation, the effect of two different mineral nano clays and a synthetic nano layered silicate on the properties of a transparent polyurethane resin has been studied. Both high rotator Torusmill and high intensity ultrasonic deagglomerator are utilized for the dispersion process. Observations by means of the X-ray diffraction technique indicate the presence of different dispersion status of nano layers in polymer matrix. The optical effect of nano-filled clear coat was studied using goniospectrophotometer and compared with a blank clear coat to determine if it can be identified by human eye. Scratch and mar resistance tests presented considerable improvement. Gloss retention against rubbing increased significantly in the presence of merely 3 wt% of synthetic nano-filler.