Publishing a Scientific Paper
Dr. Safaa Mohammed Redha from the Physics Department published a scientific paper titled “Novel in situ synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles in an epoxy network: kinetics, composite mechanical and dielectric properties” in the Kerbala International Journal of Modern Science, classified as Q1.
The research aimed to produce novel and unique dispersed nanoparticle polymeric composites (CDNPs) based on 20-ED epoxy resin with dispersed nanoparticles. The research also included the production of novel and unique polymeric composites based on epoxy resin with dispersed nanoparticles. When copper oxide nanoparticles are directly formed in 20-ED epoxy resin before curing, these dispersed secondary particles are formed by the decomposition of copper hydroxide to copper oxide under heating. The study found that the enhanced interfacial interaction of the copper oxide nanoparticles with the epoxy network and the quality of the dispersion significantly determine the mechanical properties of the formulation. Thus, a new 20-ED epoxy-based composite with in-situ secondary copper oxide particles has improved strength properties. It may be promising as a biocidal polymer with enhanced strength when developing structural components exposed to biological corrosion.
