Shivamurty, B.George, G.Bhat, K.U.Anandhan, S.2026-02-052014KGK Kautschuk Gummi Kunststoffe, 2014, 67, 6, pp. 22-319483276https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/26614E-glass fabric/nano aluminum hydroxide (ATH)/epoxy composites were prepared by manual lay-up and compression molding. An image processing tool was used to quantify fineness of dispersion of nano-ATH particles in epoxy. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to understand the interaction between nano-ATH and epoxy. Mechanical properties, sliding wear resistance and fire retardance of these composites improved upon addition of nano-ATH. The composite containing 0.125 wt% of nano-ATH exhibited optimum mechanical properties and low specific wear rate.Electron microscopyFlammabilityFourier transform infrared spectroscopyImage processingWear of materialsWear resistanceE-glassFlammability propertiesHybrid compositesImage processing toolsMulti-layered laminatesRetardanceSpecific wear ratesGlass