ELASTOMERS AND PLASTICS Enhancing the Strength and Wear Resistance of Rocca Oil based Epoxy/TiO2 NPs Matrix as Eco-Friendly Reinforcements

This study investigates the mechanical, physical, and wear-resistant properties of different epoxy composites. An epoxy matrix is used as the base material, while a combination of rocca natural oil and TiO2 nanoparticles is used as filler. The experiments include XRD analysis, hardness measurements, stressstrain curve analysis, friction coefficient and wear rate calculations and topography examination of worn surfaces using optical 3D and SEM imaging.

Polymers are essential materials that are widely used in everyday life, including in rubber, plastic, resins, adhesives and adhesive tapes. [1]-[3] Nano fillers have been used to develop many polymeric matrix materials for various applications. [4]-[6] Without polymers, life would be much more difficult. Epoxy refers to both the cured product of epoxy resins and the epoxide functional group. It has a wide range of applications, including metal coatings, electronics and electrical components, high tension electrical insulators, fiber-reinforced plastic materials and structural adhesives.