Ternary epoxy nanocomposite systems

1 Ternary composites containing layered nanoparticles and a rubbery phase 

Lelarge et al. investigated a ternary epoxy nanocomposite system involving DGEBA cured with poly(propylene glycol) bis (2-amino-propyl ether) as the 

Recently, Balakrishnan and Raghavan investigated the tensile properties of an acrylic mbber containing DGEBA/pyridine/octadecylamine layered 

3 Epoxy composites containing fibres and a nanostructured filler 

Ternary epoxy, fibre, layered silicate nanocomposites 

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In this article, recent developments in the formation and properties of epoxy layered silicate nanocomposites are reviewed. The effect of processing conditions on cure chemistry and morphology is examined, and their relationship to a broad range of material properties elucidated. An understanding of the intercalation mechanism and subsequent influences on nanocomposite formation is emphasized. Recent work involving the structure and properties of ternary, thermosetting nanocomposite systems which incorporate resin, layered silicates and an additional phase (fibre, thermoplastic or rubber) are also discussed, and future research directions in this highly active area are canvassed. 

Ternary systems are becoming more widely reported with, in addition to epoxy and clay, other materials being present such as rubber, thermoplastic or fibres. Synergies need to be sought. likewise, the addition of additives such as flame retardants, either physically blended, or covalently-incorporated with the epoxy or amine need to be examined in nanocomposites, since this is one of the most important, ongoing requirements of transport industries such as aerospace. 

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