Comparative study of the thermal and mechanical properties of nanocomposites prepared by in situ polymerization of ε-caprolactone and functionalized carbon nanotubes

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor H. Antolín-Cerón ◽  
Sergio Gómez-Salazar ◽  
Martin Rabelero ◽  
Víctor Soto ◽  
Gabriel Luna-Bárcenas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes

Polyethylene Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes via In Situ Polymerization

2012 ◽  
Vol 573-574 ◽  
pp. 1163-1166
Author(s):  
Shi Yun Li ◽  
De Sheng Hu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Storage Modulus ◽  
Raman Spectra ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The MWNTs/PE nanocomposites are prepared by in situ polymerization with mulltiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) supported Cp2ZrCl2 catalyst and MAO as cocatalyst. The SEM and AFM results show that MWNTs are exfoliated and homogenously dispersed in PE matrix by the in situ polymerization. The up-shifting of the G band in Raman spectra show the strong compressive forces associated with PE chains on the MWNTs. The storage modulus of the MWNTs/PE nanocomposite can be increased by 160% even at low amount of MWNTs (0.2 wt %) due to MWNTs well-dispersed and exfoliated in the matrix. The TGA and DMA tests point to significant improvements on thermal and mechanical properties of the PE/MWNTs nanocomposites compared to pure PE.

The Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Coating by Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 2063-2066
Author(s):  
Xian Kai Jiang ◽  
Ji You Gu ◽  
Yan Hua Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Polyurethane Coating ◽  
Polyurethane Coatings ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Better Than

Mechanical properties of polyurethane coating were improved by multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) via in situ polymerization and blending polymerization. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) measurement was employed to assess the influence of acid treatment on MWNTs. Mechanical properties analysis of polyurethane coatings including tensile strength, elastic modulus, hardness, flexibility, impact resistance were employed to assess the improvement of mechanical properties of polyurethane coating by MWNTs. The results indicated that MWNTs could improve the mechanical properties of polyurethane coatings, and the improvement of polyurethane coatings by MWNTs via in situ polymerization were better than via blending polymerization, and the improvement of polyurethane coatings by acid-treated MWNTs were better than by raw MWNTs.

Improved dispersion of multi-wall carbon nanotubes in poly(butylene terephthalate) using benzimidazolium surfactants

e-Polymers ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martino Colonna ◽  
Corrado Berti ◽  
Enrico Binassi ◽  
Maurizio Fiorini ◽  
Francesco Acquasanta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Nucleation Process ◽  
Imidazolium Salt ◽  
Butylene Terephthalate ◽  
Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Benzimidazolium Salt

AbstractMulti-wall carbon nanotubes/poly(butylene terephthalate) nanocomposites have been prepared by in-situ polymerization. Benzimidazolium tetrafluoroborate salts improve the dispersion of carbon nanotubes in the polymer matrix due to the formation of “π-cation” interactions of the imidazolium salt with the surface of the carbon nanotubes. An improved dispersion of the nanotubes in butanediol was also observed using the benzimidazolium salt. The presence of the compatibilization agent gives rise to improved thermo-mechanical properties and electrical conductivity for the nanocomposite. The presence of the nanotubes also consistently increases the thermal stability and enhances the nucleation process on PBT crystallization.

Preparation and Properties of Polyimide/MWNTs-COOH Antistatic Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 893 ◽  
pp. 241-244
Author(s):  
Yong Hui Lv ◽  
Bao Xiang Deng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Acid Treatment ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The acidified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs-COOH) was obtained by nitric acid treatment on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs).The PI/MWNTs-COOH composite films were synthesized by in situ polymerization. The thermal stability, resistance and mechanical properties of PI/MWNTs-COOH composite were evaluated. The results showed that: the composites maintained a good thermal stability with the addition of the MWNTs-COOH; the resistance of the composite film dropped at first, and rose up later. While the tensile strength increased at first and then decreased. In conclusion, the PI/MWNTs-COOH composite films exhibited better thermal, antistatic and mechanical properties compared with neat PI.

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