Mechanical properties of EP, EP/MoS2 and EP/M-MoS2 nanocomposites.
| Filler content (wt%) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Tensile modulus (MPa) | Elongation at break (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoS2 | 0 | 1.5 ± 0.2 | 3.7 ± 0.2 | 58.2 ± 5.5 |
| 0.2 | 3.8 ± 0.2 | 3.8 ± 0.1 | 123.3 ± 5.8 | |
| 0.4 | 3.7 ± 0.4 | 4.6 ± 0.7 | 123.3 ± 5.8 | |
| 0.6 | 2.2 ± 0.1 | 4.2 ± 0.4 | 88.5 ± 3.5 | |
| 0.8 | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 3.2 ± 0.2 | 43.7 ± 2.6 | |
| 1.0 | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 3.2 ± 0.1 | 36.4 ± 1.4 | |
| M-MoS2 | 0 | 1.5 ± 0.2 | 3.7 ± 0.2 | 58.3 ± 5.5 |
| 0.2 | 2.1 ± 0.2 | 4.0 ± 0.1 | 72.0 ± 4.2 | |
| 0.4 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 4.1 ± 0.3 | 88.0 ± 5.0 | |
| 0.6 | 6.2 ± 0.3 | 10.5 ± 2.7 | 143.3 ± 5.8 | |
| 0.8 | 8.3 ± 0.1 | 18.6 ± 1.2 | 160.0 ± 0.0 | |
| 1.0 | 7.9 ± 0.3 | 19.7 ± 4.3 | 153.3 ± 11.5 |