Research Article

Influence of SiC/Si3N4 Hybrid Nanoparticles on Polymer Tensile Properties

Table 2

DSC results of neat and nanoparticles infused Nylon-6 nanocomposite fibers.

Sample (°C) (°C) (°C)Δ (J/g)% Crystallinity% Increase

Neat Nylon-6 fiber80225.5187.461.8106.66.6
Nylon-6/1 wt%
rod-Si3N4
130226.2191.899.1170.964.2
Nylon-6/1 wt% SiC 94 229.2 193.5103.5178.471.7
Nylon-6/1 wt% SiC-coated rod-Si3N4126229.2194.3103.3178.171.4