Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends
Purpose – This research aims to explore the effects of varying polycarbonate concentrations on the mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends. It investigates solution blending, casting methodologies and surface morphology to understand microstructural changes. The study i...
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| author | Mohd Gulam Waris Khan Abdul Faheem Md. Israr Equbal Azhar Equbal Irfan A. Magami |
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| description | Purpose – This research aims to explore the effects of varying polycarbonate concentrations on the mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends. It investigates solution blending, casting methodologies and surface morphology to understand microstructural changes. The study identifies optimal polycarbonate ratios (7.5–10%) for enhancing tensile strength, impact resistance and thermal stability. Design/methodology/approach – The study used solution blending to create epoxy resin-polycarbonate blends (2.5–15%), followed by film casting. Thermo-mechanical properties were tested via tensile strength, impact resistance and TGA. Surface morphology was examined to assess microstructural changes across blend ratios. Findings – The research revealed that epoxy resin-polycarbonate blends exhibit enhanced mechanical and thermal properties at specific polycarbonate concentrations. Optimal performance was observed at 7.5 and 10% polycarbonate, showing significant improvements in tensile strength, impact resistance and thermal stability as confirmed by TGA. Surface morphology analysis highlighted microstructural changes corresponding to different blend ratios, underscoring the critical role of polycarbonate proportions in achieving superior material characteristics. Originality/value – The research found that incorporating polycarbonate into epoxy resin significantly enhances mechanical and thermal properties, with the best results observed at 7.5 and 10% polycarbonate concentrations. These blends demonstrated improved tensile strength, impact resistance and thermal stability. Surface morphology analysis revealed notable microstructural changes, highlighting the importance of precise polycarbonate ratios in optimizing the performance of the blends. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ebb87d1a4d8346d29dd2dab0a316ee872025-08-20T02:34:43ZengEmerald PublishingFrontiers in Engineering and Built Environment2634-24992634-25022025-05-015213915110.1108/FEBE-11-2024-0074Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blendsMohd Gulam Waris Khan0Abdul Faheem1Md. Israr Equbal2Azhar Equbal3Irfan A. Magami4Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi ArabiaPurpose – This research aims to explore the effects of varying polycarbonate concentrations on the mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends. It investigates solution blending, casting methodologies and surface morphology to understand microstructural changes. The study identifies optimal polycarbonate ratios (7.5–10%) for enhancing tensile strength, impact resistance and thermal stability. Design/methodology/approach – The study used solution blending to create epoxy resin-polycarbonate blends (2.5–15%), followed by film casting. Thermo-mechanical properties were tested via tensile strength, impact resistance and TGA. Surface morphology was examined to assess microstructural changes across blend ratios. Findings – The research revealed that epoxy resin-polycarbonate blends exhibit enhanced mechanical and thermal properties at specific polycarbonate concentrations. Optimal performance was observed at 7.5 and 10% polycarbonate, showing significant improvements in tensile strength, impact resistance and thermal stability as confirmed by TGA. Surface morphology analysis highlighted microstructural changes corresponding to different blend ratios, underscoring the critical role of polycarbonate proportions in achieving superior material characteristics. Originality/value – The research found that incorporating polycarbonate into epoxy resin significantly enhances mechanical and thermal properties, with the best results observed at 7.5 and 10% polycarbonate concentrations. These blends demonstrated improved tensile strength, impact resistance and thermal stability. Surface morphology analysis revealed notable microstructural changes, highlighting the importance of precise polycarbonate ratios in optimizing the performance of the blends.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/FEBE-11-2024-0074/full/pdfEpoxy resinPolycarbonateTensile strengthImpact strengthTGASEM |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Gulam Waris Khan Abdul Faheem Md. Israr Equbal Azhar Equbal Irfan A. Magami Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends Frontiers in Engineering and Built Environment Epoxy resin Polycarbonate Tensile strength Impact strength TGA SEM |
| title | Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends |
| title_full | Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends |
| title_fullStr | Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends |
| title_full_unstemmed | Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends |
| title_short | Solution blending, casting, thermo-mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin–polycarbonate blends |
| title_sort | solution blending casting thermo mechanical properties and surface morphology of epoxy resin polycarbonate blends |
| topic | Epoxy resin Polycarbonate Tensile strength Impact strength TGA SEM |
| url | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/FEBE-11-2024-0074/full/pdf |
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