Impact of epoxy resin modification on their strength parameters
Andrzej Szewczak
a.szewczak@pollub.plDepartment of Construction; Faculty of Civil and Architecture; Lublin University of Technology; (Poland)
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5933-0483
Abstract
Modifications of polymer composites are one of the fastest developing fields of technology. Research is focused on two directions: obtaining new composites or modifying existing materials. The first group of tests uses methods for preparing new chemical formulas of polymers containing, as the main structural element: carbon (organic polymers) or silicon (inorganic polymers). In the second group, the research consists in seeking methods to modify the properties of polymers. In building construction, among the others types, the glues (adhesive polymers) are used. They are exerted to connect materials with different physical and
mechanical properties. Under the influence of the factor initiating the crosslinking reaction (hardener or temperature), the polymers obtain a solid form. The strength of the glued joint depends on the initial parameters of the glue resin and the target substrate of its application.
The glued surface is usually the weakest element in this connection in terms of the possibility of damage due to the effects of loads, therefore methods to improve the strength parameters of adhesives are sought. The study presents the results of own research on methods of modification of a selected epoxy resin used in the technique as a glue. In order to ensure effective mixing of the adhesive with the fillers, ultrasound energy was used. After the resin had hardened, tests were carried out to determine the hardness and tensile strength of the obtained composites. Based on the results, SEM analysis and observation of the effect of ultrasound, the phenomena affecting the changes in the above mechanical properties were explained.
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Keywords:
epoxy resins, microsilica, carbon nanotubes, ultrasoundReferences
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Andrzej Szewczaka.szewczak@pollub.pl
Department of Construction; Faculty of Civil and Architecture; Lublin University of Technology; Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5933-0483
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