Viscoelastic properties of polycarbonate, poly(methyl methacrylate) and their nanocomposites via nanoindentation experiments

Polycarbonate, PC, and poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA, are economic alternatives to glass mainly die to their mecahnical and optical properties. The uses of PC and PMMA can be expanded if their impact response and scratch resistance are improved. Carbon nanotubes are known to increase the toughness of PMMA and improve its resistance impact forces. In the current study, the viscoelastic properties of PC, PMMA and their nanocomposites were investigated via nanoindentation experiments. Stress relaxation experiments were performed under various loading rates.\textunderscore