Influence of boron nitride on morphological, mechanical, thermal and wear characteristics of epoxy nanocomposites

ABSTRACT

The nanocomposites materials are extensively used in the field of automotive and electronic industries for its superior properties. Boron nitride (BN)/epoxy nanocomposites containing different percentages of BN particles are prepared by liquid casting process. The mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile, flexural and impact strength of the composites were analyzed. The even distribution of the BN particles in the epoxy matrix was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Due to the promising properties of BN such as lower shear, higher lubrication and load-bearing characterstics, it was used as reinforcement in the polymer matrix composites to meet the purpose of lower wear rate and coefficient of friction.

KEYWORDS:

• Epoxy composites
• BN
• SEM
• wear rate
• coefficient of friction

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G. Navaneethakrishnan

G. Navaneethakrishnan is currently pursuing doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is currently working as faculty of K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. He has published more than 10 papers in international and national journals. His research interests include natural composites, polymers and nanomaterials.

T. Karthikeyan

T. Karthikeyan is currently a Ph.D. Supervisor from the Anna University, Chennai. He is working as Professor and Director in MIET Engineering College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. His research interests include manufacturing process mechanics, engineering optimisation and composites materials. In recent years, he has presided over a number of scientific research projects, published more than 30 papers.

S. Saravanan

S. Saravanan is currently a Ph.D. Supervisor from the Anna University, Chennai. He obtained his BE and ME from the Anna University in 2009 and 2013. In 2018, he completed his PhD from the Anna University, Chennai. His research interests include nanomaterials, composites and advanced machining process. In recent years, he has presided over a number of scientific research projects, published more than 25 papers and obtained more than two patents.

V. Selvam

V. Selvam is currently an assistant professor in THE MDT Hindu College Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. He obtained his UG and master degrees from the Madurai Kamaraj University. In 2013, he completed his Ph.D. from the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. His research interests include nanomaterials synthesis, composites and advanced materials. In recent years, he has presided over a number of scientific research projects, published more than 25 papers.