Research Article

Study on the Synergies of Nanoclay and MWCNTs to the Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites

Table 2

Effect of mechanical stirring time and ultrasonic vibration on the flame retardant properties of nanocomposite materials MWCNTs/epoxy E 240.

SamplesLOI (%)Combustion rate (mm/min)UL94
HB (mm/min)

Neat epoxy resin20.628.41ā€”
Nanocomposite (8/0)22.124.9026.80
Nanocomposite (5/6)22.823.7922.34
Nanocomposite (6/6)22.823.4522.06
Nanocomposite (7/6)23.722.6721.02
Nanocomposite (8/6)23.722.1520.08