Preparation of antistatic high-density polyethylene composites based on synergistic effect of graphene nanoplatelets and multi-walled carbon nanotubes

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 407-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan Wang ◽  
Tinglan Wang ◽  
Jikui Wang ◽  
Weihong Guo ◽  
Ziming Qian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
High Density ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Polyethylene Composites

scholarly journals Temperature-Dependent Synergistic Effect of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene Nanoplatelets on the Tensile Quasi-Static and Fatigue Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Yi-Ming Jen ◽  
Hao-Huai Chang ◽  
Chien-Min Lu ◽  
Shin-Yu Liang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Epoxy Nanocomposites ◽  
Hybrid Fillers ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Even though the characteristics of polymer materials are sensitive to temperature, the mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites have rarely been studied before, especially for the fatigue behavior of hybrid polymer nanocomposites. Hence, the tensile quasi-static and fatigue tests for the epoxy nanocomposites reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were performed at different temperatures in the study to investigate the temperature-dependent synergistic effect of hybrid nano-fillers on the studied properties. The temperature and the filler ratio were the main variables considered in the experimental program. A synergistic index was employed to quantify and evaluate the synergistic effect of hybrid fillers on the studied properties. Experimental results show that both the monotonic and fatigue strength decrease with increasing temperature significantly. The nanocomposites with a MWCNT (multi-walled CNT): GNP ratio of 9:1 display higher monotonic modulus/strength and fatigue strength than those with other filler ratios. The tensile strengths of the nanocomposite specimens with a MWCNT:GNP ratio of 9:1 are 10.0, 5.5, 12.9, 23.4, and 58.9% higher than those of neat epoxy at −28, 2, 22, 52, and 82 °C, respectively. The endurance limits of the nanocomposites with this specific filler ratio are increased by 7.7, 26.7, 5.6, 30.6, and 42.4% from those of pristine epoxy under the identical temperature conditions, respectively. Furthermore, the synergistic effect for this optimal nanocomposite increases with temperature. The CNTs bridge the adjacent GNPs to constitute the 3-D network of nano-filler and prevent the agglomeration of GNPs, further improve the studied strength. Observing the fracture surfaces reveals that crack deflect effect and the bridging effect of nano-fillers are the main reinforcement mechanisms to improve the studied properties. The pullout of nano-fillers from polymer matrix at high temperatures reduces the monotonic and fatigue strengths. However, high temperature is beneficial to the synergistic effect of hybrid fillers because the nano-fillers dispersed in the softened matrix are easy to align toward the directions favorable to load transfer.

scholarly journals Thermal and Structural Properties of High Density Polyethylene/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites: A Comparison Study

Chemosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Ayat Bozeya ◽  
Yahia F. Makableh ◽  
Rund Abu-Zurayk ◽  
Aya Khalaf ◽  
Abeer Al Bawab
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
High Density ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Melt Compounding ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Functionalization Of Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The effects of functionalization of carbon nanotubes on the properties of nanocomposite sheets prepared from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were investigated. Carbon nanotubes were first oxidized, followed by amine group functionalization. The Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy results confirm the presence of oxygenated and amide groups at the surface of the CNTs after each treatment. The HDPE/CNT nanocomposites sheets were prepared using a melt compounding method. Six types of CNTs were used; pristine Single-walled Carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and pristine Multi-walled Carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), oxidized (O-SWCNT and O-MWCNT) and amide (Amide-SWCNT and Amide-MWCNT). All prepared nanocomposite sheets were characterized using Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electronic microscope (SEM). TGA results measured increased thermal stability of the polymer with the addition of CNTs, O-MWCNT showed the best enhancement. XRD measurements confirmed that the addition of CNTs did not change the crystal structure of the polymer, although the crystallinity was decreased. The maximum crystallinity decrease resulted from O-SWNTs addition to the polymer matrix. SEM imaging showed that oxidized and functionalized CNTs have more even dispersion in the polymer matrix compared with pristine CNTs.

Preparation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes/high density polyethylene composites with enhanced properties by using a master batch method

2021 ◽  
pp. 096739112110178
Author(s):  
Fu-An He ◽  
Li-Ming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
High Density ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Blending Method ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/high density polyethylene (HDPE) composites were prepared by a masterbatch method (mPEC) in which a commercial HDPE was blended with a MWCNTs/HDPE masterbatch obtained from in situ polymerization. Owing to the interfacial interaction, a 13 cm−1 up-shift of the G band for the MWCNTs was observed in the Raman spectrum of the MWCNTs/HDPE masterbatch and the homogeneous distribution of MWCNTs in the mPEC was realized. Compared to the pure HDPE and the MWCNTs/HDPE composites prepared by a direct melt-blending method (dPEC), the mPEC had better electrical, mechanical and rheological properties, suggesting that the in situ polymerized HDPE covering on the MWCNTs surfaces played an important role in the reinforcing effects as an interfacial modifier. The tensile yield strength and the Young’s modulus of the mPEC containing 3 wt% MWCNTs (mPEC3), and the flexural strength and the flexural modulus of the mPEC containing 1 wt% MWCNTs were improved by 38.3%, 41.7%, 24.4%, and 42.9%, respectively, compared to those of the pure HDPE. For, the electrical resistivity of mPEC3 was decreased by about three orders of magnitude relative to that of the pure HDPE. The | η*|, G′, and G″ of the mPEC were obviously higher than those of pure HDPE. Moreover, the polyethylene-modified MWCNTs obtained from in situ polymerization could facilitate the crystallization of the HDPE macromolecular chains more effectively compared to the unmodified MWCNTs.

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