Incorporation of rice hull derived silica in epoxy composites and evaluation of their mechanical properties

Author

Narayan Sreenivasan

Abstract

"Recent studies have shown that the incorporation of nano sized clay and silica can impart improved mechanical properties to composite materials. Rice hull is a major agricultural waste in rice producing countries; however, because of its high silica ([tilde]20% w/w) content, it can serve as an economical source of nano-sized amorphous silica. The present study was undertaken to explore the potential application of rice hull derived silica in epoxy composites"--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2005

Pagination

xii, 69 pages

Rights

© 2005 Narayan Sreenivasan, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Rice hulls -- Research
Nanostructures
Silica
Composite materials

Thesis Number

T 8806

Print OCLC #

63171832

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Sreenivasan, Narayan, "Incorporation of rice hull derived silica in epoxy composites and evaluation of their mechanical properties" (2005). Masters Theses. 3746.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3746