A Review on: Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Al₂O₃-TiO₂/Epoxy Nano Composites
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- 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_4How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Hybrid Systems; Epoxy Resin; Alumina; Titanium Dioxide; Mechanical Properties
- Abstract
Epoxy resins (EP) are high-performance thermosetting polymers that are often used in construction applications because they are very stable in size, strong, resistant to chemicals, and attach well to other materials. But because they are naturally brittle, they can’t be used in situations where there is a lot of impact. Recently, scientists have been working on making epoxy resins that are less likely to break. One of the most studied methods in polymer science is the addition of inorganic nanoparticles to the polymer matrix, such as alumina (Al₂O₃), titanium dioxide (TiO₂), silica (SiO₂), and other different types, which can be added either alone or in hybrid combinations (two or more types) with other modifiers to enhance overall mechanical performance. These nanomaterials have a high surface area to volume ratio, high surface energy, and light weight, which makes their properties unique. Also, metallic materials can be substituted with these nanocomposites in various fields, such as optoelectronics, semiconductors, automotive, and aerospace. Through reviewing many previous studies, it was shown that adding (TiO₂) to any type of thermoset polymer significantly improved the toughness, while adding (Al₂O₃) increased the hardness, stiffness, and tensile strength. This overview of many studies focuses on the use of nanoparticles as reinforcements, their different shapes and interfaces, and the structure of the resin that is reinforced with nanomaterials. Also, the dispersion strategies, interfacial modifications, and the ensuing mechanical enhancements are summarized in this review to highlight toughening mechanisms and the synergistic effects of hybrid systems.
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TY - CONF AU - Qusay H. Mohammed AU - Abdulhaqq A. Hamid AU - Omer S. Alabidalkareem PY - 2026 DA - 2026/05/14 TI - A Review on: Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Al₂O₃-TiO₂/Epoxy Nano Composites BT - Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Problems in Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICCPEAS 2025) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 24 EP - 31 SN - 2352-5401 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_4 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_4 ID - Mohammed2026 ER -