scholarly journals Effects of Hybrid Graphene Oxide with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes and Nanoclay on the Mechanical Properties and Fire Resistance of Epoxy Nanocomposite

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tuan Anh Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thu Trang Bui

In this study, nanoclay I.30E and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) were hybridized with graphene oxide (GO) on Epikote 240 epoxy resin. Research results show that the hybridization between 0.5 wt.% GO with 1 or 3 wt.% nanoclay and 0.05 wt.% MWCNT has better mechanical properties and flame-retardant properties than the component materials. The combination of epoxy nanocomposite materials with flame-retardant additives such as nanoclay, MWCNT, and GO leads to improving flame-retardant and mechanical properties. Flame-retardant materials have no environmental problems and are nontoxic. Therefore, the flame-retardant additives studied in this work have great potential to become one of the promising flame-retardant hybrid materials. The study also showed that the result of the combination, the hybridization between the three components (nanoclay, MWCNT, and GO) synergized the mechanisms of fire resistance, creating insulating barriers, preventing objects from entering material exposed to heat and oxygen in the air.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Tuan Anh Nguyen

Modern flame retardants are organic compounds containing halogen or phosphorus groups and are not always well dispersed in polymers. Thus, by using a small amount of nanoclay and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), they can significantly reduce the number of conventional flame retardant additives, making the material with optimal flame retardant properties. Conventional flame retardants always have some negative effects on the mechanical properties of the polymer substrate, so by using nanoclay and MWCNTs, those adverse effects can be minimized and overcome. In this work, in order to improve the mechanical properties and flame retardant of nanocomposite materials, nanoclay I.30E and MWCNTs are mixed into epoxy, with the selected percentage of 2% and 0.02% by weight, respectively, stirring mechanically for 7, 8, and 9 hours at 3000 rpm at 80°C, then performing ultrasonic vibration for 6 hours at 65°C.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Tuan Anh Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thu Trang Bui

Carbon-based fillers have attracted a lot of interest in polymer composites because of their ability to alter beneficial properties at low filler concentrations, good surface bonding with polymers, availability in different forms, etc. Carbon-based materials (such as fullerene, CNTs, graphene, and graphite) have been studied as fillers with enhanced fire resistance to epoxy resins. In order to reduce the flammability and improve the thermal stability of epoxy resin-based nanocomposite materials, which can be achieved by a simultaneous combination of graphene oxide and multiwall carbon nanotubes, the graphite oxide (GO) epoxy nanomaterial was developed by 1% wt.% GO combined with 0.02 wand 0.04 wt.% MWCNT. The homogeneous dispersion of GO and MWCNTs in epoxy resins is supported by ultrasonic vibrations. The results showed that when nanocomposite materials were present at the same time MWCNTs and GO, their mechanical properties and fire resistance were significantly improved. Nanomaterials are characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy and SEM imaging, mechanical strength, and flame retardant properties (LOI, UL94).


2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 1036-1047
Author(s):  
Baoxia Xue ◽  
Yun Peng ◽  
Yinghao Song ◽  
Jie Bai ◽  
Mei Niu ◽  
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Novel flame-retardant phosphorylated chitosan-multiwalled carbon nanotubes (PCS-MWCNTs) were obtained by the loading of PCS on the surface of MWCNTs by a chemical deposition cross-linking method. A series of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) composites were prepared by melt compounding with MWCNTs or PCS-MWCNTs to investigate the flame-retardant properties. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry were employed to characterize the morphology, chemical structure, and functionalization effect of MWCNTs. The coating degree and thermal stability of PCS-MWCNTs were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Thermal decomposition products after TGA and flame-retardant properties of PET composites were characterized by FTIR and CONE measurements, respectively. The results indicated that PCS is loaded on the MWCNT surface. Modified PCS-MWCNTs exhibited better dispersion and efficient flame retardancy. TGA data indicated that PCS-MWCNTs can enhance the onset temperature of PET and increase the amount of the char residues. The char residue with 1 wt% PCS-MWCNTs/PET increased from 12.62% (pure PET) to 15.46%. The analysis of the decomposition products and morphology of the char residue indicated that PCS-MWCNTs not only retain the effect of alternating couplet carbon (C) and physical barrier by MWCNTs, but also form P–C compounds, improving the flame retardancy of PET. CONE tests demonstrated that the PCS-MWCNTs lead to the efficient decrease in the flammability parameters, such as the heat release rate (HRR), total release heat rate (THR), total smoke production (TSP), mean mass loss rate (MMLR), and the total combustion time. The peak HRR value decreased from 513.22 kW m−2 to 341 kW m−2. The THR, TSP, and MMLR values decreased by 20.38 MJ m−2, 1.1 m2, and 1.32 g s−1, respectively. The total combustion time decreased by 98 s, from 388 s to 290 s, indicating that PCS-MWCNTs extinguish fire.


2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 403-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Zhang ◽  
YT Wei ◽  
ZR Kang ◽  
GZ Zhao ◽  
YQ Liu

In this study, graphene oxide (GO) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were incorporated into natural rubber (NR) to study the influence of each of these materials when substituted for carbon black (CB) on the structure and properties of NR/CB composites. The influence of stirring time on the composites used to prepare the masterbatch was also studied. Morphological observations revealed that the dispersion of the filler was improved by partially substituting GO and MWNTs for CB. Improvements in the static mechanical properties and dynamic properties were achieved when the concentration of GO or MWNTs was 1 phr. The highest modulus and hardness was found in the composites with a short stirring time used for the preparation of the masterbatch. When compared to CB-filled vulcanizates, composites with GO had a greater tensile strength and equivalent heat buildup, which is mainly attributed to the larger cross-link density. In this article, compared with the MWNTs, GO is more beneficial to the preparation of rubber composite with high mechanical properties and low heat buildup. This is mainly due to the common functional groups carboxyl, hydroxyl, and epoxide in the GO can improve the dispersion of GO within a matrix.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 166-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.T.Ch.Madhavi Dr.T.Ch.Madhavi ◽  
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Pavithra.P Pavithra.P ◽  
Sushmita Baban Singh Sushmita Baban Singh ◽  
S.B.Vamsi Raj S.B.Vamsi Raj ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. 106041
Author(s):  
Elvira Rozhina ◽  
Svetlana Batasheva ◽  
Regina Miftakhova ◽  
Xuehai Yan ◽  
Anna Vikulina ◽  
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