PHYSICAL DISPERSION OF NANOCARBONS IN COMPOSITES–A REVIEW

2017 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal M. A. Alsharef ◽  
Mohd Raihan Taha ◽  
Tanveer Ahmed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Physical Methods ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Chemical Agents ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Properties Of Composites

Recently, nanocarbons (carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) have been used efficiently in numerous research works to significantly enhance the mechanical properties of composites. With their amazing mechanical properties and exceptionally high aspect ratios, nanocarbons (NCs) are seen as one of the most beneficial nanomaterials for nano-reinforcement. The dispersion of NCs is one of the key factors that strongly influence the properties of nanocomposites. Several researches have been carried out with chemical agents to achieve a consistent dispersal of carbon nanomaterials in water, although, if the process is uncontrolled, it can shorten or damage the NCs or even dissolve them, and this can have a negative effect on the composites as well. Therefore, if NCs are to be used as reinforcement for composites, physical methods have to be employed to disperse the NCs before they can be mixed into the composites. This paper presents an overview of the different types of NCs, their different uses and the research conducted for the dispersion of NCs by chemical and physical methods. Furthermore, a summary is given of the measurement and characterization of the dispersibility of NCs.

scholarly journals Nanofiller Reinforced Polyolefin Elastomer: Effect on Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharmila Pradhan ◽  
Ralf Lach ◽  
Wolfgang Grellmann ◽  
Rameshwar Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Layered Silicate ◽  
Reinforcing Effect ◽  
Boehmite Nanoparticles ◽  
Polyolefin Elastomer ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Morphology And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Properties Of Composites

The effect of different types of fillers on morphology and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites has been investigated using ethylene-1–octene copolymer (EOC), a polyolefin based elastomer, as matrix and various nanofillers {such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), layered silicate (LS) and boehmite (OS2)}. The morphological structures were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) while the mechanical properties were characterized by tensile testing and microindentation hardness measurements. It has been shown that the nature of the nanofiller may have significant influence on the mechanical properties of the samples. Among the nanocomposites studied so far, the MWCNT filled samples showed the highest reinforcing effect followed by layered silicate. The least reinforcing effect was obtained for the samples filled with boehmite nanoparticles. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, No. 2 (2012) 103-108 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i2.7721

Attainment and Characterization of the Thermosetting Polymer Loaded with Barite to be Used in the Manufacture of Isolating Plates to Bar the X-Ray Radiation

2006 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 1429-1434
Author(s):  
Leila Figueiredo de Miranda ◽  
Antônio Hortêncio Munhoz Jr. ◽  
Terezinha Jocelen Masson ◽  
Virgínia Carolina Naime ◽  
Gustavo Camargo Costa
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Apparent Density ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Average Density ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Protection Area ◽  
Properties Of Composites

The properties of composites based on thermosetting polyester and barite for use in the radiological protection area have been investigated with the objective to study the effect of different variables in the attainment of composites. To verify the efficiency of the composites produced in relation to radiological protection, lead was adopted as reference. A factorial experimental design was carried out and the studied variables were: type of polyester resin (orthophthalic or isophthalic), coupling agent (titanate or organosilane) and the ratio of resin to accelerator, catalyst and barite. The variables analyzed were: efficiency for barring the X-radiation, apparent density and mechanical properties. The effect, obtained from the experimental design, due to ratio of resin to barite in the apparent density was 0.036. The average apparent density of the samples produced with barite/resin value equal 2.0 (weight ratio) was 2.16g/cm3, while the average density of the samples produced with the weight ratio of barite/resin equal 3.0 was 2.2g/cm3. It was observed same trend for the density to mechanical properties. It was observed that the samples attenuated X-ray radiation adequately up to 116 kV.

scholarly journals Effect of fiber sizing on Mechanical properties of carbon reinforced composites: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Properties Of Composites

Present study focuses on the carbon fiber sizing and their effect on overall mechanical properties of composites. Fiber sizing are one of the most important component in the manufacturing of composites. As the sizing are so much of importance in the manufacturing and development of composites which governs mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness. In this review some of the important articles are referred from the widely dispersed literature. This review covers the sizing effect, adhesion between fiber and matrix and characterization of composites

Effect of Different Kinds of CaSO4 Whisker on the Bending Strength and Hygroscopicity of Gypsum Board

2014 ◽  
Vol 638-640 ◽  
pp. 1322-1325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Chen ◽  
Yu Bin Wang ◽  
Hua Wang ◽  
Qian Qian Deng ◽  
Lei Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Calcium Sulfate ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Gypsum Board ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Calcination Method ◽  
Calcium Sulfate Whiskers ◽  
Calcium Sulfate Whisker ◽  
Properties Of Composites

Different kinds of hemihydrate calcium sulfate whiskers were fabricated by calcination method under the condition of 115-600 °C. And the density, moisture rate and mechanical properties of composites of gypsum and whisker were studied. The specific strength of composites was investigated. The results show that gypsum boards with whisker calcined at 115 °C and 300 °C have the maximum and minimum densities, which are about 1658 kg/m3 and 1604 kg/m3, respectively. Hydration ability of anhydrous calcium sulfate whisker is the strongest. The values of specific strength of gypsum board reinforced by different types of whiskers suggested that the porosity of the composites changed with the different kinds of whiskers, which agreed well with the moisture rate and mechanical properties.

Properties of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Cornstarch-Based Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Guang Sheng Zeng ◽  
Rui Zhen Lin ◽  
Cong Meng ◽  
Lei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Elongation Rate ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Physical Methods ◽  
Plasticizer Content ◽  
Different Content ◽  
Properties Of Composites

In this paper the composites made of cornstarch and PVA as matrix, bamboo fiber as reinforcement, glycerol and urea as mixed plasticizer were prepared through the extrusion molding. By physical methods, the effects of cornstarch, bamboo fiber, PVA and mixed plasticizer on the mechanical properties of composites were investigated. SEM was used to observe the influence of different content of mixed plasticizer in cornstarch. The results showed that an increase in mixed plasticizer content from 10% to 40% in cornstarch did improve the mechanical properties of the composites compared without mixed plasticizer, and when the mixed plasticizer (wt-glycerol: wt-urea=2:1) content was 30% to cornstarch, the composite showed the highest tensile strength and elongation rate. Composites made from 20% of bamboo fiber, 30% of cornstarch, 50% of PVA and 30% of mixed plasticizer to cornstarch gave the best tensile strength (15.8N). Glycerol and urea could permeate the cornstarch molecules and plasticize it under high temperature and shearing in the extrusion process.

Characterization of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of PP/Mineral Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 1025-1026 ◽  
pp. 241-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ľudmila Dulebová ◽  
Emil Spišák ◽  
Branislav Duleba ◽  
František Greškovič ◽  
Tomasz Garbacz
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Screw Extruder ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Pp Composites ◽  
Mineral Fillers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Properties Of Composites

The paper presents the impact of the use of fillers on the mechanical properties of composites with polymeric matrix from polypropylene (PP). Two main types of mineral fillers - talc and calcium carbonate - were used for experiments. PP composites of different percentage filler in matrix PP were compounded with twin-screw extruder and then injection molding. Properties of composites were investigated by tensile test and thermal analysis. Tensile strength was performed to determine and compare the mechanical properties of the unfilled PP and filled PP with various percentages of fillers. Thermal analysis by thermogravimetric was performed on the tested materials - weight loss, glass transition temperature, thermal decomposition, melting temperature.

Preparation and Characterization of GNP/TPU Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 4760-4762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao Feng Xu ◽  
Sheng Lai ◽  
Zhi Dan Lin ◽  
Jiang Ming Chen ◽  
Jun Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Frictional Properties ◽  
Blending Method ◽  
Properties Of Composites

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) have been often used as filler and matrix, respectively, to produce composites. In this work, TPU/GNP composites were prepared via a melt blending method. The mechanical properties and frictional properties of TPU/GNP composites were investigated. Because the GNP is very expensive, we investigated to use graphite as the filler, to use PP-g-MAH as the compatibilizer and examined the characteristics of the prepared composites. Frictional properties and mechanical properties of GNP/TPU composites remarkably improve when adding PP-g-MAH as the compatibilizer. Tensile strength of composite containing 10wt % of GNP and 10wt% PP-g-MAH was measured as 25.5MPa. When the graphite was used to replace for GNP, the frictional properties of composites decreased, but the mechanical properties improved.

scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Carbon Nanomaterials Reinforcing Poly(Ε-Caprolactone) Scaffolds for Bone Repair Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhao Hou ◽  
Weiguang Wang ◽  
Paulo Jorge Da Silva Bartolo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Cell Attachment ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Mechanical Support ◽  
Tissue Formation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
3D Printed

Scaffolds, three-dimensional (3D) substrates providing appropriate mechanical support and biological environments for new tissue formation, are the most common approaches in tissue engineering. To improve scaffold properties such as mechanical properties, surface characteristics, biocompatibility and biodegradability, different types of fillers have been used reinforcing biocompatible and biodegradable polymers. This paper investigates and compares the mechanical and biological behaviors of 3D printed poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffolds reinforced with graphene (G) and graphene oxide (GO) at different concentrations. Results show that contrary to G which improves mechanical properties and enhances cell attachment and proliferation, GO seems to show some cytotoxicity, particular at high contents.

scholarly journals Biocompatible Dispersants for Carbon Nanomaterials

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 10565
Author(s):  
Hugh Mohan ◽  
Michał Bartkowski ◽  
Silvia Giordani
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Unique Chemical

Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) are a fascinating class of materials that have gained considerable interest in recent years. Their favourable biocompatibility, combined with unique chemical and mechanical properties, has attracted scientists from various disciplines. A significant hurdle in their deployment in biomedical applications is their hydrophobicity in their pristine form. This review surveys and discusses existing non-covalent methods of functionalising CNMs with biocompatible dispersants to facilitate their incorporation into aqueous solutions. Different types of dispersants will be examined and compared as well as the factors affecting their efficiency. This work seeks to provide a compilation of the various methods employed in producing biocompatible CNM dispersions.

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