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ABSTRACT
Present study investigates, the synergistic effect of Precipitated Nano Calcium Carbonate with Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) on thermal and mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester resin. A polyester-LDH-PNCC nanocomposite was prepared using “slurry-compounding” method. Meanwhile, PNCC was prepared by in-situ deposition (matrix-mediated growth and controlled) technique, crystal dimension of PNCC was estimated by using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). Surface morphology and mechanical properties were studied by using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and Universal Tensile Machine (UTM) respectively. Wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) study revealed the formation of polyester nanocomposites. The nanocomposites showed better thermal and mechanical properties than that of the unmodified polyester resin, thus, synergism of LDH-PNCC influenced thermal and mechanical properties of polyester nanocomposites.
Acknowledgments
The author would like to acknowledge Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, for financial assistance under the scheme of VCRMS and The Shree Surya Coating, Industries, Nasik for providing Chemical support.
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Atul A. Patil
Atul A. Patil, currently pursuing Doctoral Degree at Department of Chemistry S. S. V. P. Sanstha’s L. K. Dr. P. R. Ghogrey Science College, Dhule. His research interest includes Nano-Fillers and Polymer Composites.
Chetan B. Patil
Chetan B. Patil, currently working as Assistant Professor at S. S. V. P. Sanstha’s L. K. Dr. P. R. Ghogrey Science College, Dhule. He has completed his Doctoral Degree under the supervision of Prof. P. P. Mahulikar at School of Chemical Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (M.S.) India. His research interest includes self healing and Anticorrosive Coatings, Nano-Fillers and Polymer Composites.
Pramod P. Mahulikar
Prof. Pramod P. Mahulikar is Pro-Vice Chancellor of Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon from December 14, 2017. He was Head of Department of Pesticides and Agrochemicals (2002-2005) and then “Head of Department of Industrial Chemistry (2005 to 2017). Prof. Mahulikar has successfully shouldered the responsibility as “Director of School of Chemical Sciences” during June 2011-October, 2016 as well as position of Director, Board of Colleges and University Development (BCUD) during October 28, 2016 to February 28, 2017. Then he was working as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) of Research and Development Sections from March 01, 2017. The research interests of Prof. Mahulikar are manifold which include synthetic organic chemistry, green chemistry, biologically active heterocyclic compounds, conducting/self-healing/anti-corrosive polymers, controlled release/microencapsulation formulations, fly ash and pesticides residues. He has guided 24 research students for their Ph.D. and 01 M. Phil. degrees and 04 students are working for Ph.D. degree in various applied thrust areas. He has total 186 research publications (129 International and 57 National) and 08 articles plus 05 books and 04 patents to his credit. The research reputation at national and international level of Prof. Mahulikar has been proved by his citation (3258), h-index (28) and i-10 index (87).