@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/16584, title = {Mechanical and Thermal Properties Characterisation of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based On Layered Silicate}, author = {A. I. Alateyah and H. N. Dhakal and Z. Y. Zhang}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The mechanical properties including flexural and tensile of neat vinyl ester and polymer based on layered silicate nanocomposite materials are discussed. The addition of layered silicate into the polymer matrix increased the tensile and flexural modulus up to 1 wt.% clay loading. The incorporation of more clay resulted in decreasing the mechanical properties which was traced to the existence of aggregation layers. Likewise, up to 1 wt.% clay loading, the thermal behaviour showed significant improvements and at higher clay loading the thermal pattern was reduced. The aggregation layers imparted a negative impact on the overall mechanical and thermal properties. Wide Angle X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy were utilised in order to characterise the interlamellar structure of nanocomposites. }, journal = {International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering}, volume = {7}, number = {9}, year = {2013}, pages = {1770 - 1777}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/16584}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/81}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 81, 2013}, }