Preparation of Nanocomposites Based on Thermosetting Resins: A Review

Abstract

It is reviewed from the various studies that the dispersion is the main step in the preparation of nanocomposites with the thermosetting materials such as Epoxy, Unsaturated polyester resins.For Epoxy nanocomposite, In situ and inclusion polymerization method is preferred for better test results of nanocomposites. Mostly, hand lay up technique is used for unsaturated polyester resin.

From the results of X- ray diffraction, DSC, SEM, TEM and mechanical properties testings, it is found that upto 5 wt% of nanofillers, the better properties were obtained.