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The effect of nanoparticles on structural morphology, thermal and flammability properties of two epoxy resins with different functionalities

This EPSRC funded PhD work, led by Kandola was based on successful outcomes of a previous EPSRC funded project using nanoparticles in thermoplastic fibre-forming polymers. This paper has demonstrated that though nanoparticles reduce flammability of the epoxy resin, they are not as effective as in thermoplastics. Effectiveness decreases as the functionality of the resin increases and depends upon the organic modifier used for the nanoparticle. The results are very useful for aerospace grade resin and composite manufacturers. The PDRA helping in this work moved to RMIT, Melburne Australia and kept collaborating with Bolton resulting in 8 further joint publications.