Impact of Filler Functionalisation on the Crystallinity, Thermal Stability and Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomer/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites

2012 ◽  
Vol 298 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Antônio Sanchez de Almeida Prado ◽  
Agata Kopyniecka ◽  
Swetha Chandrasekaran ◽  
Georg Broza ◽  
Zbigniew Roslaniec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer

scholarly journals Novel Intumescent Flame Retardant Masterbatch Prepared Through Different Processes and Its Application in EPDM/PP Thermoplastic Elastomer: Thermal Stability, Flame Retardancy, and Mechanical Properties

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weidi He ◽  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Xiaolang Chen ◽  
Jianbing Guo ◽  
Dengfeng Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Cone Calorimeter Test ◽  
Properties Of Materials ◽  
Intumescent Flame Retardants

In this work, the ethylene-propylene-diene monomer/polypropylene (EPDM/PP) thermoplastic elastomer filled with intumescent flame retardants (IFR) is fabricated by melting blend. The IFR are constituted with melamine phosphate-pentaerythritol (MP/PER) by compounding and reactive extruding, respectively. The effects of two kinds of MP/PER with different contents on the thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties of materials are investigated by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), limiting oxygen index (LOI), UL-94, cone calorimeter test (CCT), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). FTIR results show that the reactive extruded MP/PER partly generates melamine pyrophosphate (MPP) compared with compound masterbatches. TGA data indicate that the best thermal stability is achieved when the molar ratio of MP/PER reaches 1.8. All the reactive samples show a higher flame retardancy than compound ones. The CCT results also exhibit the same trend as above in heat release and smoke production rate. The EPDM/PP composites filled with 30 and 35% reactive MP/PER exhibit the improved flame retardancy but become stiffer and more brittle. SEM photos display that better dispersion and smaller particle size are obtained for reactive samples.

Mechanical properties, thermal behaviors and oil resistance of epoxidized natural rubber/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites prepared via in situ epoxidation

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saowaroj Chuayjuljit ◽  
Piyaphorn Mungmeechai ◽  
Anyaporn Boonmahitthisud
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Epoxidized Natural Rubber ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Oil Resistance ◽  
In Situ Epoxidation

Epoxidized natural rubber (ENR)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposites were prepared via in situ epoxidation of natural rubber (NR) using a molar ratio of formic acid/hydrogen peroxide to isoprene unit at 0.75/0.75 with five loadings of MWCNTs, ranging from 0.5–2.5 parts per hundred parts of rubber (phr), at 50°C for 4 h. Based on Fourier transform infrared spectra, the epoxide content of ENR in the nanocomposites was about 32.5–33.2 mole%. Accordingly, the products were referred to ENR30/MWCNT nanocomposites. The curing characteristics, mechanical properties (tensile properties, tear strength, and hardness), glass transition temperature ( Tg), thermal stability, and oil resistance of these in situ ENR30/MWCNT nanocomposites were investigated and compared with NR and neat ENR30. The results showed that the scorch and cure times of ENR30/MWCNT nanocomposites were the longest followed by NR and ENR30. The incorporation of an appropriate amount of MWCNTs into the in situ epoxidation apparently improved the properties of NR. Among them, the nanocomposites filled with 2 phr MWCNTs exhibited the highest mechanical properties, Tg, thermal stability, and oil resistance. The mechanical properties of the in situ nanocomposites were also compared with those of the control nanocomposites prepared by adding MWCNTs directly in the prepared ENR30 latex. It was found that at similar MWCNT loadings, the in situ nanocomposites exhibited higher mechanical properties than the control nanocomposites.

Carbon nanotube reinforced polylactide/basalt fiber composites containing aluminium hypophosphite: thermal degradation, flame retardancy and mechanical properties

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (128) ◽  
pp. 105869-105879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Yang ◽  
Zhongjing Jia ◽  
Yani Chen ◽  
Yunran Zhang ◽  
Jingyu Si ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability ◽  
Blending Method

Modified carbon nanotube reinforced polylactide/basalt fiber composites containing aluminium hypophosphite were prepared via melt blending method. The composites showed excellent thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Nanocomposites

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiuh-Chuan Her ◽  
Kuan-Yu Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Neat Epoxy ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
Uniform Dispersion

Background To predict the mechanical properties of multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)–reinforced polymers, it is necessary to understand the role of the nanotube-polymer interface with regard to load transfer and the formation of the interphase region. The main objective of this study was to explore and attempt to clarify the reinforcement mechanisms of MWCNTs in epoxy matrix. Methods Nanocomposites were fabricated by adding different amounts of MWCNTs to epoxy resin. Tensile test and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) were conducted to investigate the effect of MWCNT contents on the mechanical properties and thermal stability of nanocomposites. Results Compared with the neat epoxy, nanocomposite reinforced with 1 wt% of MWCNTs exhibited an increase of 152% and 54% in Young's modulus and tensile strength, respectively. Conclusions Dynamic mechanical analysis demonstrates that both the storage modulus and glass transition temperature tend to increase with the addition of MWCNTs. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations reveal that uniform dispersion and strong interfacial adhesion between the MWCNTs and epoxy are achieved, resulting in the improvement of mechanical properties and thermal stability as compared with neat epoxy.

Biodegradable thermoplastic elastomer comprising PLLCA and CaCO3 whiskers: mechanical properties, thermal stability and shape memory properties

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lian-song Wang ◽  
He-chun Chen ◽  
Li-fang Zhang ◽  
Dong-liang Chen ◽  
Xiu-bing Pang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Shape Memory Properties

Thermoplastic Elastomer Nanocomposites of Polypropylene/Ethylene Octene Copolymer/Carbon Nanotubes

2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 691-695
Author(s):  
Saowaroj Chuayjuljit ◽  
Thitima Rupunt
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Ethylene Octene Copolymer ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The focus of this study is to investigate the influences of ethylene octene copolymer (EOC) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the mechanical properties (tensile and flexural properties) and thermal stability of polypropylene (PP)-based thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposites. The PP/EOC blends were prepared at two different weight ratios, 80/20 and 70/30 (w/w) PP/EOC, and each blend was compounded with a very low loading of CNTs (0.5-2 parts by weight per hundred of the PP/EOC resin). Both PP/EOC blends exhibited a higher elongation at break but a lower tensile strength, Young’s modulus and flexural strength as compared with those of the neat PP. However, the addition of CNTs caused a slightly change in the tensile strength and flexural strength but a more significant change in the Young’s modulus and elongation at break. The Young’s modulus and elongation at break of the PP/EOC blends were improved by filling with the appropriate loading of the CNTs. Thus, the combined use of EOC and CNTs can provide the balanced mechanical properties to the PP. Moreover, thermogravimetric analysis showed an improvement in the thermal stability of PP by the presence of both EOC and CNTs.

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