Nanoindentation Response of Structural Self-Healing Epoxy Resin: A Hybrid Experimental-Simulation Approach.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, self-healing polymers have emerged as a topic of considerable interest owing to their capability to partially restore material properties and thereby extend the product's lifespan. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the nanoindentation response in terms of hardness, reduced modulus, contact depth, and coefficient of friction of a self-healing resin developed for use in aeronautical and aerospace contexts. To achieve this, the bifunctional epoxy precursor underwent tailored functionalization to improve its toughness, facilitating effective compatibilization with a rubber phase dispersed within the host epoxy resin. This approach aimed to highlight the significant impact of the quantity and distribution of rubber domains within the resin on enhancing its mechan

SUBMITTER: Spinelli G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11244422 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature