Epoxy nanocomposites – fracture and toughening mechanisms

This study focuses to provide information about reinforcing influences of nanoparticles exerted on the mechanical and fracture mechanical properties of epoxy resins, particularly with regard to fracture and toughening mechanisms. A comprehensive study was carried out on series of nanocomposites containing varying amounts of nanoparticles, either titanium dioxide (TiO2) or aluminium oxide (Al2O3). Nanocomposites were systematically produced by...