Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 2010 · 42 citations · 20 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsPolymer MaterialsComposite MaterialsDynamic Mechanical AnalysisImpact MechanicsIndentation PropertiesMechanical CharacterizationStrength PropertiesCreep ResistanceCyclic Impact LoadingCyclic LoadingDynamic Mechanical PropertiesImpact StrengthLoss ModulusNanoindentationUnsaturated Polyester Resins
Abstract A novel material was prepared through the blending of an unsaturated polyester resin/styrene mix with tung oil, which offered improved impact strength, creep resistance, modulus, and hardness. A nanoindentation technique was used to investigate the mechanical properties. With the incorporation of 1 wt % tung oil into the unsaturated polyester matrix, the impact strength, modulus, and hardness increased by 15, 20, and 41%, respectively. The impact‐fractured surfaces were examined with scanning electron microscopy. The dynamic mechanical analysis was performed with a nanoindentation technique. The storage and loss modulus values were determined under cyclic loading as a function of indentation. The flexural properties also significantly increased with the incorporation of tung oil. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011
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Mahmoodul Haq, Rigoberto Burgueño, Amar K. Mohanty et al. · Composites Science and Technology · 2008 · 188 citations
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