Effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on mechanical properties of particulate-polymer composites

Shao Yun Fu; Xi Qiao Feng; Bernd Lauke; Yiu Wing Mai

doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2008.01.002

Effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on mechanical properties of particulate-polymer composites

Shao Yun Fu, Xi Qiao Feng, Bernd Lauke, Yiu Wing Mai

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Abstract

There have been a number of review papers on layered silicate and carbon nanotube reinforced polymer nanocomposites, in which the fillers have high aspect ratios. Particulate-polymer nanocomposites containing fillers with small aspect ratios are also an important class of polymer composites. However, they have been apparently overlooked. Thus, in this paper, detailed discussions on the effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on the stiffness, strength and toughness of such particulate-polymer composites are reviewed. To develop high performance particulate composites, it is necessary to have some basic understanding of the stiffening, strengthening and toughening mechanisms of these composites. A critical evaluation of published experimental results in comparison with theoretical models is given.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	933-961
Number of pages	29
Journal	Composites Part B: Engineering
Volume	39
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2008.01.002
Publication status	Published - Sept 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

A. Particle-reinforcement
A. Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs)
B. Mechanical properties

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ceramics and Composites
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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