The Degradation of Mechanical Properties in Halloysite Nanoclay-Polyester Nanocomposites Exposed in Seawater Environment

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SEM images showing the details of fracture surfaces of polyester and its nanocomposites; (a) monolithic polyester, (b) 0.1 wt% reinforcement polyester, (c) 0.3 wt% reinforcement, (d) fractured surface of 0.7 wt% reinforcement, and (e) fractured surface of 1 wt% reinforcement.

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