Abstract

It is well-known that the mechanical properties of MMT (montmorillonite) nanocomposites are better than those of conventional composites. In this study, tensile tests were performed to determine the effect of silane modification of MMT and its weight ratio on the tensile properties of MMT/epoxy nanocomposites. It was found that the tensile strength and the elastic modulus of MMT/epoxy nanocomposites increased with increasing weight ratio of MMT. The elastic modulus of silane-modified MMT/epoxy nanocomposites was higher than that of untreated MMT/epoxy nanocomposites, irrespective of weight ratio.

• Keywords: Hardness(경도),MMT/epoxy nanocomposites(MMT/에폭시 나노복합재),MMT(몬트모릴로나이트),Silane(실란),Tensile properties(인장특성)