Physico-chemical characterization of gamma-irradiated EPDM nanocomposites reinforced with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

Naeem M. El-Sawy, Mohamad Bekhit, Polymer Chemistry Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Radiation Chemistry Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on May 25, 2026

Abstract

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The aim of this study is to explore the impact of both gamma irradiation and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAp NPs) on the performance of ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber material (EPDM). HAp NPs capped with cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) ...