Mechanical and thermal properties of PP/compatibilized PP/acid treated SWNTs nanocomposites: Effect of different acid treatment times

e-Polymers ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morteza Ghorbanzadeh Ahangari ◽  
Abdolhosein Fereidoon ◽  
Seyfolah Saedodin

AbstractIn the present work, the effect of different acid treatment times of singlewalled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) on the mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene (PP)/maleated polypropylene (PP-g-MA) nanocomposites was investigated. The acid treatment process was based on a mixture of concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids. The SWNTs were treated with the acid mixture for 1, 3, and 6 h. FTIR, Raman spectroscopy and TEM revealed the values of carboxylic groups, graphitization and morphology of acid treated SWNTs, respectively. The thermal and mechanical properties and the morphology of nanocomposites were investigated by tensile tests, DMTA, DSC, and SEM.

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Szczygielska ◽  
Jacek Kijeński

Studies of properties of polypropylene/halloysite compositesThe results of the studies on the synthesis, mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene composites with various amount of halloysite filler are presented. Halloysite (HNT) belongs to the silica type characterized by a two-layer 1:1 structure. This work was aimed to develop a method for the modification of halloysite in its prime use as a filler for polypropylene by extrusion. The composites contain 1, 3, 5 and 7 wt.% of HNT. The degree of crystallinity of the composites decrease with increasing halloysite content. The results confirm the expectations that composites of interesting physicochemical, mechanical and thermal properties can be obtained. The mechanical properties studied show that the filler modification method used leads to the synthesis of polymer composites of improved thermal and mechanical properties.


2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamil Kornaus ◽  
Agnieszka Gubernat ◽  
Dariusz Zientara ◽  
Paweł Rutkowski ◽  
Ludosław Stobierski

Abstract Previous studies concerning pure tungsten carbide polycrystalline materials revealed that nanolayers of graphite located between WC grains improve its thermal properties. What is more, pressure-induced orientation of graphene nano platelets (GNP) in hot pressed silicon nitride-graphene composites results in anisotropy of thermal conductivity. Aim of this study was to investigate if addition of GNP to WC will improve its thermal properties. For this purpose, tungsten carbide with 0.5–6 wt.% of GNP(12)-additive underwent hot pressing. The microstructure observations performed by SEM microscopy. The anisotropy was determined via ultrasonic measurements. The following mechanical properties were evaluated: Vickers hardness, bending strength, fracture toughness KIc. The influence of GNP(12) addition on oxidation resistance and thermal conductivity was examined. It was possible to manufacture hot-pressed WC-graphene composites with oriented GNP(12) particles, however, the addition of graphene decreased both thermal and mechanical properties of the material.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1817 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.Y. Jaramillo ◽  
J.C. Posada-Correa ◽  
E. Pabón-Gelves ◽  
E. Ramos-Ramírez ◽  
N.L. Gutiérrez-Ortega

ABSTRACTIn this work there was studied the effect of nano-Mg/Al hydrotalcite (NHT) as filler on maleic anhydride grafted linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE-g-MA). NHT was synthesized by the coprecipitation method with a ratio of Mg/Al=6 and nanocomposites were prepared using 1, 3 and 5 %wt of filler via melt-blending.Morphological and structural analysis of NHT were performed and for nanocomposites, tensile tests and thermal properties were measured. Results showed that filler was well dispersed in the LLDPE matrix, mechanical properties were enhanced in most of the cases and thermal stability improvements were achieved in the nanocomposites.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Hanquan Yuan ◽  
Lihua Zhu ◽  
Yixuan Wang ◽  
Fengjian Zhang

In order to promote and apply the structures of the recycled concrete block (RCB) masonry, the thermal and mechanical properties of the recycled concrete specimens were tested in this study. The RCB can meet load-bearing and seismic requirements and was prepared through experiments. Concurrently, the mechanical property experiment was conducted on the RCB masonry, and then its failure process and mode were discussed. In addition, a thermal property test was completed on the RCB wall, and the difference in the thermal properties of single-row hole, three-row hole, and solid blocks was analyzed by theoretical calculations. The results indicated that the mechanical properties of the RCB masonry were basically the same as those of the natural concrete block masonry, and they have good compressive stability. The calculation formulas of the compressive and shear strengths of the natural concrete block masonry are applicable to the RCB masonry. The RCB masonry containing three rows of holes owns more outstanding thermal property than natural concrete block masonry and satisfies the requirements for related codes.


2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 762-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavros C. Anagnou ◽  
Eleni G. Milioni ◽  
Costas S. Mpalias ◽  
Ioannis A. Kartsonakis ◽  
Elias P. Koumoulos ◽  
...  

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on the investigation of mechanical and thermal properties of lignin/poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) blends, intended to be used as carbon fiber precursor. Design/methodology/approach Softwood kraft lignin was modified via esterification using phthalic anhydride and then blended with PEO. The final lignin/PEO ratios blends were (w/w) 20/80, 50/50 and 80/20 for both unmodified and modified lignin. The structural, thermal and mechanical properties of the blends were investigated by Fourier transform infrared, differential scanning calorimetry and tensile tests, respectively. Findings The results revealed that modified lignin/PEO blend (20/80) exhibited enhanced elongation. Originality/value The structural analysis as well as thermal and mechanical properties of the produced blends are clearly demonstrated.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (35) ◽  
pp. 188-201
Author(s):  
Shatha H. Mahdie

The composites were manufactured and study the effect of addition of filler (nanoparticles SiO2 treated with silane) at different weight ratios (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) %, on electrical, mechanical and thermal properties. Materials were mixed with each other using an ultrasound, and then pour the mixture into the molds to suit all measurements. The electrical characteristics were studied within a range of frequencies (50-1M) Hz at room temperature, where the best results were shown at the fill ratio (1%), and thermal properties at (X=3 %), the mechanical properties at the filler ratio (2%).


Author(s):  
Noémi S. Müller

This chapter provides an introduction to mechanical and thermal properties of archaeological ceramics, which are of importance for a ceramic’s affordances and affect its suitability to be used in different activities. An overview of thermal and mechanical properties, namely fracture strength and fracture energy (toughness), thermal shock resistance and thermal conductivity, is provided, outlining the underlying principles of these properties and test methods typically used to measure them. Emphasizing the importance of potter’s choices during manufacture on the finished products’ material properties, the influence of different manufacturing parameters, in particular firing and tempering strategies, is discussed and underlying principles and mechanisms, which are applicable to a wide variety of commonly encountered archaeological ceramics, are elucidated.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 3090
Author(s):  
Anita Ptiček Siročić ◽  
Ana Rešček ◽  
Zvonimir Katančić ◽  
Zlata Hrnjak-Murgić

The studied samples were prepared from polyethylene (PE) polymer which was coated with modified polycaprolactone (PCL) film in order to obtain bilayer films. Thin PCL film was modified with casein/aluminum oxide compound to enhance vapor permeability as well as mechanical and thermal properties of PE/PCL films. Casein/aluminum oxide modifiers were used in order to achieve some functional properties of polymer film that can be used in various applications, e.g., reduction of water vapor permeability (WVTR) and good mechanical and thermal properties. Significant improvement was observed in mechanical properties, especially in tensile strength as well as in water vapor values. Samples prepared with aluminum oxide particles indicated significantly lower values up to 60%, and samples that were prepared with casein and 5% Al2O3 showed the lowest WVTR value.


2021 ◽  
pp. 095400832199676
Author(s):  
Yuting Ouyang ◽  
Qiu Zhang ◽  
Xiukun Liu ◽  
Ruan Hong ◽  
Xu Xu ◽  
...  

Different ionic liquid modified graphene nanosheets (IG) were induced into polyimide (PI) to improve the tribological, thermal, and mechanical properties of shape memory IG/PI composites. The results demonstrated that when using 1-aminoethyl-3-methylimidazole bromide to modify graphene nanosheets (IG-1), the laser-driven shape recovery rate of IG-1/PI composites (IGPI-1) reached 73.02%, which was 49.36% higher than that of pure PI. In addition, the IGPI-1 composite materials reached the maximum shape recovery rate within 15 s. Additionally, under dry sliding, the addition of IG can significantly improve the tribological properties of composite materials. IGPI-1 exhibited the best self-lubricating properties. Compared with pure PI, the friction coefficient (0.19) and wear rate (2.62 × 10–5) mm3/Nm) were reduced by 44.1% and 24.2%, respectively, and the T10% of IGPI-1 increased by 32.2°C. The Tg of IGPI-1 reached 256.5°C, which was 8.4°C higher than that of pure PI. In addition, the tensile strength and modulus of IGPI-1 reached 82.3 MPa and 1.18 GPa, which were significantly increased by 33.6% and 29.8%, respectively, compared with pure PI. We hope that this work will be helpful for the preparation of shape memory materials with excellent tribological, thermal, and mechanical properties.


2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrycja Bazan ◽  
Stanisław Kuciel ◽  
Mariola Sądej

The work has evaluated the possibility of the potential reinforcing of poly(oxymethylene) (POM) by basalt fibers (BFs) and influence of BFs addition on thermal properties. Two types of composites were produced by injection molding. There were 20 and 40 wt% long BFs content with an average length of 1 mm. The samples were made without using a compatibilizer. In the experimental part, the basic mechanical properties (tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, strain at break, flexural modulus, flexural strength, and deflection at 3.5% strain) of composites based on POM were determined. Tensile properties were also evaluated at three temperatures −20°C, 20°C, and 80°C. The density and Charpy impact of the produced composites were also examined. The influence of water absorption on mechanical properties was investigated. Thermal properties were conducted by the differential scanning calorimetry, thermal gravimetric analysis, and fourier transform infrared (FTIR)-attenuation total reflection (ATR) spectroscopy analysis. In order to make reference to the effects of reinforcement and determine the structure characteristics, scanning electron microscopy images were taken. The addition of 20 and 40 wt% by weight of fibers increases the strength and the stiffness of such composites by more than 30–70% in the range scale of temperature. Manufactured composites show higher thermal and dimensional stability in relation to neat POM.


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