Abstract
Abstract In the current study, the epoxy/amine system is reinforced by the biodegradable Acacia Catechu (AC) particles on 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 wt (wt.) %. The AC/epoxy composites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and mechanical properties. The increased hydrogen bonding for the AC/epoxy composites was observed by FTIR spectroscopy and DSC study confirmed the improved conversion of epoxy after the AC particles addition. 14% increase in the flexural strength and 94% improved impact strength were recorded on only 1.0 wt. % AC addition due to change in morphology and crosslink density. Moreover, slightly improved thermal stabilities were also recorded due to the aromatic tannin phenol structures of AC particles. The glass transition temperature values for AC/epoxy composites were observed at 143 and 148 °C by DSC and DMA, respectively; the decline in the values can be dedicated to the flexible segment of AC particles. The SEM analysis demonstrated shear banding phenomena between particles and matrix.
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