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Direct Evidence of Nanoparticle Release from Epoxy Nanocomposites Exposed to UV Radiation

Published

Author(s)

Tinh Nguyen, Bastien T. Pellegrin, Coralie Bernard, Xiaohong Gu, Justin M. Gorham, Paul E. Stutzman, Alexander J. Shapiro, Walter E. Byrd, Joannie W. Chin

Abstract

This study assessed the fate of SiO2 nanoparticles (nanoSiO2) in epoxy/nanoSiO2 composites exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The matrix was a stoichiometric mixture of adiglycidyl ether of bisphenol A epoxy and an aliphatic tri-amine. Films of unfilled and 5 mass % SiO2-filled amine-cured epoxy were exposed to 75 % relative humidity (RH), 50 oC, and (290-400) nm UV radiation. Photodegradation, mass loss, surface morphology of the exposed composites, and composition of the released particles were characterized before and during exposure. Amine-cured epoxy/nanoSiO2 composites underwent rapid photodegradation, resulting in substantial mass loss, accumulation of SiO2 nanoparticles on the composite surface, and release of SiO2 nanoparticles. The results of this study will provide useful information to assess the potential risk of nanoSiO2 in epoxy nanocomposites during outdoor use.
Proceedings Title
Nanoparticle release during life cycle of nanocomposites and nano-containing materials
Conference Dates
June 21-25, 2010
Conference Location
Anaheim, CA
Conference Title
Nanotech2010
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

epoxy, life cycle, nanocomposites, nanoparticles, release, UV. epoxy, life cycle, nanocomposites, nanoparticles, release, UV. Building technology, epoxy, life cycle, nanocomposites, nanoparticles, release, UV.
Buildings and Construction, Fire, Materials, Metrology and Nanotechnology

Citation

Nguyen, T. , Pellegrin, B. , Bernard, C. , Gu, X. , Gorham, J. , Stutzman, P. , Shapiro, A. , Byrd, W. and Chin, J. (2010), Direct Evidence of Nanoparticle Release from Epoxy Nanocomposites Exposed to UV Radiation, Nanoparticle release during life cycle of nanocomposites and nano-containing materials , Anaheim, CA (Accessed April 19, 2024)

Created April 14, 2010, Updated February 19, 2017