A review on the effect of mechanical drilling on polymer nanocomposites.

Starost, Kristof; Njuguna, James

Abstract

Over the past decade, polymer nanocomposites have undergone intensive research and development ensued by its increasing implementation within commercial applications. Consequently, the full life-cycle performance and any health risks associated with these materials have become of major interest. Throughout its use, a nanocomposite will undergo industrial machining where drilling can lead to material damage and/or exposure to the potentially toxic nanoparticles. This study assesses the existing and perspective research on nanocomposite drilling. Currently, although considerable amount of studies have investigated machining on conventional composite materials, there is a lack in knowledge on the effect of drilling on nanocomposites. The data underlines the various drilling parameters that will affect and influence the damage to the material and nano-sized particles released. Importantly, previous studies have identified potential mechanical damage caused by drilling and the release-ability of toxic nanoparticles from nanocomposites. It is therefore crucial to develop a full understanding and characterization on the effect of drilling on polymer nanocomposites.

Citation

STAROST, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2014. A review on the effect of mechanical drilling on polymer nanocomposites. IOP conference series: materials science and engineering [online], 64(1), Article 012031. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/64/1/012031

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 4, 2014
• Online Publication Date: Aug 22, 2014
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2014
• Deposit Date: Dec 16, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 16, 2014
• Journal: IOP conference series: materials science and engineering
• Print ISSN: 1757-8981
• Electronic ISSN: 1757-899X
• Publisher: IOP Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 64
• Issue: 1
• Article Number: 012031
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/64/1/012031
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/1104
• Contract Date: Dec 16, 2014