This study investigated the structure-property relationships of epoxy nanocomposites when processing the materials under various conditions. A sonication technique, rapid heating rate and mechanical vibration during curing facilitated the dispersion of nanoclay in an epoxy resin. This led to the successful manufacture of fibre reinforced nanocomposites
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Degree conferred 2010
Submitted to the Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation of the Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, Deakin University
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2009
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