Surface-modified alumina nanoparticles-filled aramid fiber-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites: preparation and mechanical properties

Surface of Al2O3 nanoparticles was modified with a silane coupling agent, and aramid fiber-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites were produced using these particles. Three different types of laminated nanocomposites were produced. These nanocomposites were obtained by adding modified nanoparticles to the epoxy resin and the aramid fiber, each separately, and to both epoxy resin and aramid fiber. All nanocomposites were produced by vacuum-assisted...