scholarly journals Manufacturing and Evaluation of Mechanical, Morphological, and Thermal Properties of Reduced Graphene Oxide-Reinforced Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Nanocomposites

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Rydzkowski ◽  
Kazimierz Reszka ◽  
Mieczysław Szczypiński ◽  
Michał Marek Szczypiński ◽  
Elżbieta Kopczyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Carbon Nanoparticles ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Thermal Conductivity Ratio ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Similar Density ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of the addition of carbon nanoparticles (σsp2 hybridization) on the mechanical properties of foamed polystyrene. In this work, we focus on the study of the impact of compressive stress, tensile strength, bending strength, thermal conductivity ratio (λ), and water absorption of expanded polystyrene (EPS) reinforced with reduced graphene oxide and graphite. The results were compared with pristine EPS and reduced graphene oxide-reinforced EPS. All the nanocomposite specimens used for testing had a similar density. The study reveals that the nanocomposites exhibit different thermal conductivities and mechanical properties in comparison to pristine EPS. The enhancement in the properties of the nanocomposite could be associated with a more extensive structure of elementary cells of expanded polystyrene granules.

scholarly journals Amino Functionalization of Reduced Graphene Oxide/Tungsten Disulfide Hybrids and Their Bismaleimide Composites with Enhanced Mechanical Properties

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liulong Guo ◽  
Hongxia Yan ◽  
Zhengyan Chen ◽  
Qi Liu ◽  
Yuanbo Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Tungsten Disulfide ◽  
Amino Groups ◽  
Uniform Dispersion ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Suitable Amount ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Impact

A novel graphene-based nanocomposite particles (NH2-rGO/WS2), composed of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and tungsten disulfide (WS2) grafted with active amino groups (NH2-rGO/WS2), was successfully synthesized by an effective and facile method. NH2-rGO/WS2 nanoparticles were then used to fabricate new bismaleimide (BMI) composites (NH2-rGO/WS2/BMI) via a casting method. The results demonstrated that a suitable amount of NH2-rGO/WS2 nanoparticles significantly improved the mechanical properties of the BMI resin. When the loading of NH2-rGO/WS2 was only 0.6 wt %, the impact and flexural strength of the composites increased by 91.3% and 62.6%, respectively, compared to the neat BMI resin. Rare studies have reported such tremendous enhancements on the mechanical properties of the BMI resin with trace amounts of fillers. This is attributable to the unique layered structure of NH2-rGO/WS2 nanoparticles, fine interfacial adhesion, and uniform dispersion of NH2-rGO/WS2 in the BMI resin. Besides, the thermal gravimetrical analysis (TGA) revealed that the addition of NH2-rGO/WS2 could also improve the stability of the composites.

Thermal and mechanical properties of copper-graphite and copper-reduced graphene oxide composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 77-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Nazeer ◽  
Zhuang Ma ◽  
Lihong Gao ◽  
Fuchi Wang ◽  
Muhammad Abubaker Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Oxide Composites

Solvothermally reduced graphene oxide/polyimide composites: Structures and thermal and mechanical properties

2018 ◽  
Vol 136 (10) ◽  
pp. 47164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Yahui Ma ◽  
Yingjin Pei ◽  
Shuojin Zheng ◽  
Qinghong Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Polyimide Composites

scholarly journals Correction: Manipulating selective dispersion of reduced graphene oxide in polycarbonate/nylon 66 based blend nanocomposites for improved thermo-mechanical properties

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (52) ◽  
pp. 32731-32731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santosh Kr. Tiwari ◽  
Kartikey Verma ◽  
Pupulata Saren ◽  
Ramesh Oraon ◽  
Amrita De Adhikari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Nylon 66 ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Blend Nanocomposites

Correction for ‘Manipulating selective dispersion of reduced graphene oxide in polycarbonate/nylon 66 based blend nanocomposites for improved thermo-mechanical properties’ by Santosh Kr. Tiwari et al., RSC Adv., 2017, 7, 22145–22155.

scholarly journals Structural Applications of Thermal Insulation Alkali Activated Materials with Reduced Graphene Oxide

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1052
Author(s):  
Wu-Jian Long ◽  
Can Lin ◽  
Xiao-Wen Tan ◽  
Jie-Lin Tao ◽  
Tao-Hua Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Alkali Activated

Development of low thermal conductivity and high strength building materials is an emerging strategy to solve the heavy energy consumption of buildings. This study develops sustainable alkali activated materials (AAMs) for structural members from waste expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) to simultaneously meet the thermal insulation and mechanical requirements of building energy conservation. It was found that the thermal conductivity of AAMs with 80 vol.% EPS and 0.04 wt.% rGO (E8–G4) decreased by 74% compared to the AAMs without EPS and rGO (E0). The 28-day compressive and flexural strengths of E8–G4 increased by 29.8% and 26.5% with the addition of 80 vol.% EPS and 0.04 wt.% rGO, compared to the sample with 80 vol.% EPS without rGO (E8). In terms of compressive strength, thermal conductivity, and cost, the efficiency index of E8–G4 was higher than those of other materials. A building model made from AAMs was designed using building information modeling (BIM) tools to simulate energy consumption, and 31.78% of total energy consumption (including heating and cooling) was saved in the building operation period in Harbin City, China. Hence, AAMs made of waste EPS beads and rGO can realize the structural and functional integrated application in the future.

scholarly journals Supramolecular Structure of Polypropylene Fibers Extruded with Addition of Functionalized Reduced Graphene Oxide

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Broda ◽  
Janusz Fabia ◽  
Marcin Bączek ◽  
Czesław Ślusarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Supramolecular Structure ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Polypropylene Fibers ◽  
Fiber Structure ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Spun Fibers

An effective β-nucleating agent for polypropylene crystallization was obtained by the functionalization of reduced graphene oxide with calcium pimelate. The nucleating ability of the modified reduced graphene oxide (rGO-CP) was confirmed during non-isothermal crystallization. In further examinations, the rGO-CP was used as an additive to modify polypropylene fibers. The fibers were extruded in laboratory conditions. Gravity spun fibers containing three different concentrations of the rGO-CP and fibers taken at three different velocities were obtained. The supramolecular structure of the fibers was examined by means of calorimetric and X-Ray Scattering methods (DSC, WAXS, and SAXS). The considerable amount of β-iPP was obtained only in the gravity spun fibers. In the fibers extruded at higher velocities, the diminishing impact of the additive on the fibers structure was revealed. The changes observed in the fiber structure in connection with the impact of the additive on polypropylene crystallization was discussed.

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