Research Article

Mechanical and Flame-Retardant Properties of Nanocomposite Based on Epoxy Resin Combined with Epoxidized Linseed Oil, Which Has the Presence of Nanoclay and MWCNTs

Table 5

Effects of epoxidized linseed oil to the mechanical strength of blend materials.

TrialMaterialTensile strength (MPa)Flexural strength (MPa)Compressive strength (MPa)Impact strength (kJ/m2)

1NC01 (neat epoxy)55908675156.087.11
2NC0260.0399.60170.0314.94
3NC0370.34113.40180.6821.16
4NC0495.50115.45219.1022.30
5NC0588.80118.90187.0322.49
6NC0686.23115.76190.5723.14
7NC0785.45116.32189.2524.37