Morphology and Structure of Nylon-6 Crystallized in Epoxy Resin Matrix
Vyas, A; Iroh, JO
| HERO ID | 3578021 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2014 |
| Title | Morphology and Structure of Nylon-6 Crystallized in Epoxy Resin Matrix |
| Authors | Vyas, A; Iroh, JO |
| Journal | Polymer Engineering and Science |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 858-866 |
| Abstract | Nylon-6/epoxy resin composite with multiphase morphology has been successfully prepared via polymerization of caprolactam in N-methylpyrrolidone using N-acetyl caprolactam as the initiator. This was followed by reactive blending of appropriate amount of the plastic with epoxy resin. The structure of nylon-6 prepared by solution polymerization is predominantly [200, 020] crystalline form with [002] crystalline form as the minor phase. Subsequently, nylon-6/epoxy composite was prepared at 150 degrees C in a Teflon mold. A remarkable heterogeneous morphology of the fractured surface of the film was observed, consisting of multilayered fiber-like crystals encapsulated in the epoxy resin matrix. Close inspection of the morphology of the composite revealed a preference of nylon-6 to crystallize in the crevices and cracks created in glassy epoxy matrix during processing. The crystals seem to nucleate spontaneously and grow radially into spherulites. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 54:858-866, 2014. (c) 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers |
| Doi | 10.1002/pen.23616 |
| Wosid | WOS:000332047000013 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |