Replacement of Commercial Silica by Rice Husk Ash in Epoxy Composites: A Comparative Analysis

AUTOR(ES)

Fernandes, Iara Janaína, Santos, Ramon Vieira, Santos, Emanuele Caroline Araujo dos, Rocha, Tatiana Louise Avila Campos, Domingues Junior, Nei Sebastião, Moraes, Carlos Alberto Mendes

FONTE

Mat. Res.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

05/04/2018

RESUMO

Since epoxy resins are used as composite matrix with excellent results, and silica is one of the fillers most often employed, this study compared the performance of rice husk ash (RHA) as filler in epoxy composites, in replacement for high-purity silica. Composites were molded containing 20%, 40%, and 60% (wt) silica or RHA. Viscosity analysis, infrared spectroscopy (IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) as well as mechanical and water absorption tests were carried out to evaluate composites. Glass transition temperature after curing and thermal degradation temperature of all samples analyzed were approximately 140 ºC and 370 ºC, respectively. RHA and silica exhibited similar mechanical and water absorption characteristics, indicating that rice husk ash may be a suitable replacement for silica. SEM imaging showed good filler dispersion and distribution in the polymer matrix, highlighting the more effective adhesion interface between RHA particles and the matrix.

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