Low Velocity Impact and Creep-Strain Behaviour of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based on Layered Silicate

Figure 7

Fragmentation characteristics of (a) neat vinyl ester, (b) nanocomposites of 2 wt.% clay loading, (c) nanocomposites of 4 wt.% clay loading, and (d) nanocomposites of 5 wt.% clay loading.

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