Table 1. Performance Characteristics of the Nanocomposites.
| property | WHP | PGN0.1 | PFGN0.1 | PFGN0.5 | PFGN1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| swelling value | 22 ± 1 | 23 ± 1 | 22 ± 2 | 22 ± 2 | 21 ± 1 |
| curing time (h) | 5 ± 0.025 | 4.8 ± 0.5 | 4.6 ± 0.05 | 4.5 ± 0.015 | 4.3 ± 0.01 |
| tensile strength (MPa) | 7.8 ± 1.5 | 11.7 ± 1 | 16.3 ± 1.6 | 29.1 ± 2 | 39.4 ± 2.5 |
| elongation (%) | 245 ± 2 | 167 ± 3 | 273 ± 2 | 320 ± 2 | 360 ± 3 |
| scratch hardness (kg) | 4 ± 0.1 | 6 ± 0.1 | 8 ± 0.2 | >10 | >10 |
| impact resistance (kJ/m)a | >8.3 | >8.3 | >8.7 | >8.8 | >9.3 |
| toughness (MJ/m3)b | 17.18 ± 1.5 | 18.5 ± 2 | 36.24 ± 2.2 | 61.41 ± 2.4 | 86.35 ± 3 |
| gloss (°) | 80 ± 2 | 85 ± 1 | 90 ± 3 | 94 ± 2 | 100 ± 2 |
| Young’s modulus (MPa) | 243 ± 3 | 259 ± 2 | 266 ± 4 | 312 ± 3 | 358 ± 5 |
a
The highest limit of the instrument.
b
Calculated area under stress–strain curves.