Dispersion of SiO2 Nano Particles on Epoxy Based Polymer Nano Composites and its Characterization

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 2998-3003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishan Kumar Patel ◽  
Rajesh Purohit
Keyword(s):  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Nano Composites ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Afm Analysis ◽  
Matrix Shape ◽  
Thermosetting Epoxy ◽  
Properties Of Composites

In present work we developed and characterized the thermosetting epoxy polymer nano composites containing different weight percentage (wt. %) of SiO2 nano particles ranging from 1 to 4 wt. % were prepared through solvent casting route. grain analysis, FTIR, shape recovery, impact stress, tensile, flexural strength and hardness were studied. The properties of composites were improved at 3 wt. % SiO2 nano particles, further loading of nano particles beyond 3 wt. % properties goes to suppressed which may depends on the dispersion of particles within matrix. Shape recovery test was done in this epoxy which may open the new gate for low cost shape memory polymer as we can say novelty of this experiment. The distribution and size of nano particles in epoxy based polymer matrix were examined through AFM analysis finally outlined.

Actuation of Shape Memory Polymer by Resistive Heating of Carbon Nanopaper

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibao Lu ◽  
Yong Tang ◽  
Jihua Gou ◽  
Erin Chow ◽  
Jinsong Leng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Thermomechanical Properties ◽  
Paper Sheet ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Properties Of Composites

To electrically activate the shape recovery in a styrene-based shape-memory polymer (SMP) by coating with conductive carbon nanofiber paper has been demonstrated in this paper. Carbon nanofibers in the form of paper sheet in combination with SMP significantly improve the electrical and thermal conductivity of polymer, leading to the actuation of SMP/nanopaper composite (with 15% volume fraction of carbon nanopaper, dimension of 10.0 cm × 0.5 cm × 0.3 cm) can be carried out by applying 8.4 V voltage, with response time of 140 s. Therefore, electrical conductivity of 6.6 S/cm is obtained. This approach, although demonstrated in styrene-based polymer, is applicable to other type of SMP materials. Furthermore, the morphologies of carbon nanofiber in the form of paper is observed by scanning electron microscopy, and the thermomechanical properties of composites are measured and analyzed by dynamic mechanical analysis.

scholarly journals Experimental investigation into characterization and machining of Al + SiCp nano-composites using coated carbide tool

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradyut Kumar Swain ◽  
Kasinath Das Mohapatra ◽  
Ratnakar Das ◽  
Ashok Kumar Sahoo ◽  
Amlana Panda
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Nano Composites ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Coated Carbide

The current research paper discusses the characterization and machining (turning) operation of aluminium (Al) and silicon carbide nano particle (SiCp) nano composite. The paper reveals proper distribution of silicon carbide nano particles (25nm) with aluminium metal matrix. Initially, tensile test has been carried on metal matrix nano composite to study its different properties. It was noticed that the properties of Al-SiCp increases by increasing the weight percentage of SiCp. Viker hardness test has also been conducted to find out the hardness of metal matrix nano composites. Different techniques i.e. Optical microscopy EDX-Analysis were utilized to find out various ingredients of the nano-composite material. The experimental study was carried out using Taguchi L16 orthogonal array by taking three different factors at four different levels each. The response parameters i.e. flank wear of coated carbide insert and surface roughness of Al-SiCp has been optimized by using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Various graphs like main effect plot and normal probability plot have been plotted and studied properly. Different optical images of coated insert carbide tools (Insert CNMG 12040822TN 6010) at different runs were conducted to visualize the effects of process and response parameters. From the ANOVA table, it was found that cutting speed as well as depth of cut are found to the most vital parameters in influencing the responses for VBc and depth of cut and feed are found to the most significant parameters in influencing the responses for Ra.

scholarly journals 4D Printing of Shape Memory Polymer via Liquid Crystal Display Stereolithography

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wubing Shan ◽  
Yifan Chen ◽  
Hu Mo ◽  
Shigang Qin ◽  
Peng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Liquid Crystal Display ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Uniaxial Tensile ◽  
High Efficient

In this study, we report a new epoxy acrylate based shape memory polymer(SMP) fabricated by Liquid crystal display (LCD) Stereolithographic 3D printing. The printed 3D object has a high resolution and high transparency in visible light region. The uniaxial tensile tests showed enhanced tensile toughness and tunable mechanical properties. The fix-recovery and cycle tests indicated high shape recovery properties including high shape recovery rate and excellent cycling stability. In addition, a smart electrical valve actuator was fabricated that can be used in fast heat or electricity responsive electrical circuits. LCD 3D printing provides a low-cost and high efficient way to fabricate fast responsive SMP, which can be used in wide applications in various fields on aerospace engineering, biomedical devices, soft robots and electronic devices.

Investigate of Electrical Conductivity of Shape-Memory Polymer Filled with Carbon Black

2008 ◽  
Vol 47-50 ◽  
pp. 714-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Lan ◽  
Jin Song Leng ◽  
Yan Ju Liu ◽  
Shan Yi Du
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Thermomechanical Properties ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
New System

A new system of thermoset styrene-based shape-memory polymer (SMP) filled with carbon black (CB) is investigated. To realize the electroactive stimuli of SMP, the electrical conductivity of SMP filled with various amounts of CB is characterized. The percolation threshold of electrically conductive SMP filled with CB is about 3% (volume fraction of CB), which is much lower than many other electrically conductive polymers. When applying a voltage of 30V, the shape recovery process of SMP/CB(10 vol%) can be realized in about 100s. In addition, the thermomechanical properties are also characterized by differential scanning calorimetery (DSC).

Modal Analyses of Deployable Truss Structures Based on Shape Memory Polymer Composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 08 (07) ◽  
pp. 1640009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengfeng Li ◽  
Liwu Liu ◽  
Xin Lan ◽  
Tong Wang ◽  
Xiangyu Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Modal Test ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Mechanical Devices

With large spatial deployable antennas used more widely, the stability of deployable antennas is attracting more attention. The form of the support structure is an important factor of the antenna’s natural frequency, which is essential to study to prevent the resonance. The deployable truss structures based on shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs) have made themselves feasible for their unique properties such as highly reliable, low-cost, light weight, and self-deployment without complex mechanical devices compared with conventional deployable masts. This study offers deliverables as follows: an establishment of three-longeron beam and three-longeron truss finite element models by using ABAQUS; calculation of natural frequencies and vibration modes; parameter studies for influence on their dynamic properties; manufacture of a three-longeron truss based on SMPC, and modal test of the three-longeron truss. The results show that modal test and finite element simulation fit well.

Thermal morphological evolution of platinum nano-particles in Pt–Al2O3 nano-composites

2005 ◽  
Vol 344 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Maaza ◽  
O. Nemraoui ◽  
C. Sella ◽  
J. Lafait ◽  
A. Gibaud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Evolution ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Nano Composites

Free and forced vibration analysis of flyash/graphene filled laminated composite plates using higher order shear deformation theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110531
Author(s):  
Sarada P Parida ◽  
Pankaj C Jena
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Composite Plates ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Circular Holes ◽  
Forced Vibration Analysis

The strength of the conventional composite plates can be enhanced by the use of additional fillers. These composite plates are often subjected to dynamic loading conditions which necessitate the study of their static and dynamic behavior. In this study, laminated composite plates (LCP) are fabricated by open layup process with epoxy as a base resin, E-glass fiber as reinforcement, and fillers: flyash and graphene. The fillers are included in order to improve the mechanical properties of the composite. The filler content in the composite is limited to 5% of the total volume. The weight percentage of fiber combined with fillers, treated as reinforcing constituents is limited to 60%. Graphene and flyash are added in different proportions to develop different kinds of LCPs. The free and forced vibrations of LCPs (using simple support end conditions) are measured by an indigenously developed low-cost vibration testing module. The experimental results have been used to validate the results obtained from the mathematical modeling by using fifth-order shear deformation theory and finite element approaches. Additionally, the effect of existing discontinuity in the LCP is studied. Circular holes of different dimensions at different locations are simulated in the numerical model and the consequences on modal frequencies are analyzed.

Pseudoelasticity of Cu-13.8Al-Ni Alloys Containing V and Nb

2008 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodinei Medeiros Gomes ◽  
Ana Cris R. Veloso ◽  
V.T.L. Buono ◽  
Severino Jackson Guedes de Lima ◽  
Tadeu Antonio de Azevedo Melo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Grain Refiner ◽  
Good Shape ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Superelastic Behavior

Polycrystalline copper-based shape memory alloys have been of particular interest in relation to Ni-Ti because of their low cost and good shape memory effect. Nevertheless the absence of a pronounced pseudoelasticity effect restricts the number of potential applications. In this work, the influence of Nb and V on the microstructure and the mechanical properties was investigated. Samples of Cu-13.8 Al-Ni containing V and Nb alloy were prepared by induction and solution treated at 850°C and then further quenched into cold water. The addition of Nb and V promotes the formation of precipitates which act as grain refiner and subsequently improve the mechanical properties. The tensile tests were performed at temperatures slightly inferior to Mf and superior to Af, to investigate the shape recovery and pseudoelasticity, respectively. Based on the analyses of the Cu-13,8Al-2Ni-1Nb (wt%) alloy was detected rupture strains greater than 14%, besides observation of the superelasticity of these alloys and quantification of this property by means of cycling, from 0 to strains between 1 and 7%. The studies performed on alloy Cu-13.8Al- 3,5Ni-1V (wt%) made it possible to determine rupture strains in the order of 3% and its superelastic behavior through cycling for deformations between 1 and 3%.

The Influence of Sodium Bicarbonate Loading as Blowing Agent on the Properties of Epoxy Foam

2018 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 270-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Saed Hussein ◽  
Teh Pei Leng ◽  
Abdul Razak Rahmat ◽  
Firuz Zainuddin ◽  
Yeoh Chow Keat
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Foaming Agent ◽  
Blowing Agent ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Epoxy Foam ◽  
Mixing Method ◽  
Porosity Percentage ◽  
Thermosetting Epoxy

This research studied the effect of sodium bicarbonate content on the properties of epoxy. Sodium bicarbonate (SB) was used as foaming agent to improve the properties of thermosetting epoxy resin. The samples of epoxy foam were produced using mixing method. Sodium bicarbonate was selected as blowing agent by reason of the environmental friendly and low cost concern. Mechanical, physical and morphology properties were done. Sodium bicarbonate content was varied at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 part per hundred (phr), respectively. It can be highlighted that the optimum content of the SB was selected at 15 phr and it gave the moderate porosity percentage (%), and moderate value in mechanical and density properties, higher SB content exhibited lower flexural properties.

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