Mechanical and barrier properties of carbon nanotube reinforced PCL-based composite films: Effect of gamma radiation

2012 ◽  
Vol 127 (5) ◽  
pp. 3962-3969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruhul A. Khan ◽  
Dominic Dussault ◽  
Stephane Salmieri ◽  
Agnes Safrany ◽  
Monique Lacroix
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Barrier Properties

scholarly journals Ultrasonic-modified montmorillonite uniting ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether to reinforce protein-based composite films

e-Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 433-442
Author(s):  
Hua He ◽  
Rui-jing Jia ◽  
Kai-qiang Dong ◽  
Jia-wen Huang ◽  
Zhi-yong Qin
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Soy Protein ◽  
Soy Protein Isolate ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
Diglycidyl Ether ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Protein Film ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite

Abstract A novel biodegradable protein-based material (UMSPIE) that consists of natural polymer soy protein isolate (SPI), ultrasonic-modified montmorillonite (UMMT), and ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDE) was produced by solution casting. Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to characterize the chemical structure and micro-morphologies of as-synthesized protein-based composite films. The results showed that the interlayer structure of MMT was destroyed by ultrasonic treatment, and the hydrogen bonding between SPI chains and the ultrasound-treated MMT plates was enhanced. The synergistic effect of UMMT and EGDE on SPI molecules made the network structure of the UMSPIE film denser. In addition, the mechanical and barrier properties of the as-synthesized films were explored. Compared with pure soy protein film, the tensile strength of the UMSPIE film has an increase of 266.82% (increasing from 4.4 to 16.14 MPa). From the above, the modified strategy of layered silicates filling combining crosslinking agents is considered as an effective method to improve the functional properties of bio-based polymer composites.

scholarly journals A Review: Carbon Nanotube-Based Piezoresistive Strain Sensors

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waris Obitayo ◽  
Tao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Strain Sensors ◽  
Voltage Response ◽  
Strain Sensing ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Mechanical Deformations ◽  
Electrical Resistivities

The use of carbon nanotubes for piezoresistive strain sensors has acquired significant attention due to its unique electromechanical properties. In this comprehensive review paper, we discussed some important aspects of carbon nanotubes for strain sensing at both the nanoscale and macroscale. Carbon nanotubes undergo changes in their band structures when subjected to mechanical deformations. This phenomenon makes them applicable for strain sensing applications. This paper signifies the type of carbon nanotubes best suitable for piezoresistive strain sensors. The electrical resistivities of carbon nanotube thin film increase linearly with strain, making it an ideal material for a piezoresistive strain sensor. Carbon nanotube composite films, which are usually fabricated by mixing small amounts of single-walled or multiwalled carbon nanotubes with selected polymers, have shown promising characteristics of piezoresistive strain sensors. Studies also show that carbon nanotubes display a stable and predictable voltage response as a function of temperature.

The Humidity Sensitive Behavior of Poly(Ethyleneimine)/Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Composite Films

2012 ◽  
Vol 531-532 ◽  
pp. 588-591
Author(s):  
Tao Zhu ◽  
Guang Zhong Xie ◽  
Ya Dong Jiang ◽  
Jian Liao ◽  
Hui Ling Tai
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Multiwall Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Sensing Material ◽  
Nanotube Composites ◽  
Interdigitated Microelectrode ◽  
Carbon Nanotube Composite ◽  
Multiwall Carbon ◽  
Sensitive Behavior

In this paper, a novel humidity sensor based on polymer-carbon nanotube composites was prepared and characterized. Two different methods were adopted to fabricate the humidity-sensing film for these sensors. The surface of the films was observed by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The sensing material made up of poly(ethyleneimine) and multiwall carbon nanotube was sprayed on the interdigitated microelectrode pairs(IDTs). The resistance between the two electrodes was measured at different relative humidity levels at 19°C. The data shows that the resistance increases with the rise of the relative humidity over the range of 5-90% RH and that, the resistance increases almost linearly in the range of 5-71% RH. The response of the sensors to NO2 and NH3 were also examined, and the results reveal that the sensor is not sensitive to both of them.

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