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Title: | Novel epoxy-carbonized coconut shell nanoparticles composites for car bumper application |
Authors: | Agunsoye, J. O. Odumosu, A. K. Dada, O. E. |
Keywords: | Coconut shell Mechanical properties Microstructure Car bumper and thermal properties |
Issue Date: | 12-Dec-2018 |
Publisher: | The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology |
Abstract: | The structure and mechanical properties of carbonized coconut shell nanoparticles (CSnp) reinforced epoxy composite have been evaluated to establish the possibility of using the composite as a new material for automobile car bumper application. Epoxy resin of the type LY556 was blended together with CSnp at 5–25 wt%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical test, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were examined. SEMmorphology reveals adhesion between CSnp and polymer matrix at low wt%CSnp while at higher weight percent of CSnp agglomeration of CSnp was observed. The addition of CSnp at 25 wt% produced the optimal hardness values of 26.35 VHN, tensile stress of 338.75 MPa, and flexural strength of 156 MPa, while at 10 wt% CSnp produced optimal impact energy value of 5.71 J. The developed epoxy composite when compared with two existing Toyota models showed improved impact energy at break of 10.5% over Big Daddy Model and 37.45% over Carina model under the same testing conditions. |
Description: | Staff Publication |
URI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-3206-0 http://repository.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/jspui/handle/20.500.12398/982 |
Appears in Collections: | Research Articles |
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