End-Of-Use Fly Ash as an Effective Reinforcing Filler in Green Polymer Composites.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to use fly ash powder in an environmentally friendly matrix, in a novel way, addressing environmental and disposal problems. Fly ash/epoxy composites were prepared and studied varying the filler content. An investigation of structural and morphological characteristics was conducted using of X-ray diffraction patterns and scanning electron microscopy images, which revealed the successful fabrication of composites. Thermomechanical properties were studied via dynamic mechanical analysis and static mechanical tests. The composites exhibited an improved mechanical response. Broadband dielectric spectroscopy was used to investigate the dielectric response of the composite systems over the frequency range from 10^-1 to 10⁷ Hz and the temperature rang

SUBMITTER: Patsidis AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10459919 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature