• Binu P P

Mechanical properties analyzed through various methods such as tensile test, bending test, impact test indicated nominal increase of properties due to the addition of nano clays to polyester reinforced with glass fiber cloth. Thermal behavior of the material studied in various proportion of clay loading. Presence of nanoparticles showed a significant influence in the properties. The observations from the experimental results of TGA, DSE, XRD, and SEM substantiated the tensile, impact and flexural test results. Comparison with mathematical models also in agreement of the improvement of property improvement from nanoparticle dispersion. SEM micrographs substantiate the reduction of fiber pullout by the addition of nanoparticles to the polyester matrix.

nanoclay, thermal properties, mechanical properties

"Property enhancement by Nanoclay Loading on Fiber Reinforced Polyester- Analysis of Impact under Thermal Loading and Nature of Fracture Surface", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.107-122, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904W16.pdf

"Property enhancement by Nanoclay Loading on Fiber Reinforced Polyester- Analysis of Impact under Thermal Loading and Nature of Fracture Surface", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp107-122, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904W16.pdf