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Effect of Nano Clay Reinforcement on Thermal Conductivity of Epoxy/CNT Composite Material
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
- 1 Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
- 2 Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering·Volume 11 (2023)·Pages 1–9·Published 27 December 2023·DOI10.4236/msce.2023.1112001
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Abstract
Epoxy is one of the most important polymers preferred in various technological applications thanks to its good mechanical properties and lightness. However, their low thermal conductivity limits their usage areas. Increasing the thermal conductivity of epoxy is an important research topic. One of the most ideal ways to achieve this is to improve the thermal conductivity of epoxy without increasing its weight, thanks to nanoparticles. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) and clays are among the materials used for this purpose. In this study, the thermal conductivities of hybrid polymer composites reinforced separately and together in an epoxy matrix were investigated. The aim of the study is to find out how CNT and nano clay affect the thermal conductivity of the epoxy matrix, separately and together, and reveal the synergistic effect of these nanoparticles.
KeywordsEpoxyCarbon NanotubeNano ClayThermal Conductivity
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