Fabrication and Performance of Nanocomposites Containing Zirconia Particles

摘要

The discovery of polymer nanocomposites and the achievement of super-toughness polymer are in the most significant advances with the development of new polymer materials.This paper is aimed to study the manufacturing process and mechanical response of the zirconia particle reinforced epoxy-based nanocomposites.The tests of tension and compression were carried out by the zirconia content on different levels.The damage signals were monitored by using the acoustic emission instrument.The results show that the elastic modulus increases gradually with the increase of zirconia particle content both tension and compression.The maximum value of tensile strength of the nanocomposites can be found at 8 wt%.zirconia content.Compared with 0 wt%.zirconia content,the maximum value of tensile strength has 26% growth.The compressive strength decreases gradually with the increase of zirconia content.And compared with 0 wt%.zirconia content,the compressive strength of 15 wt%.zirconia content decreases by 9%.