scholarly journals Analogy and Comparative Study of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) Biopolymer with Graphene Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nano Fillers

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 1513-1518
Author(s):  
Sanoop Padinhattayil ◽  
K. Sheshappa Rai
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Thermal Characterization ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Mechanical Study

Present study describes the analogy and comparative study of polymer nanocomposites with the known polymer matrix hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) incorporated with graphene oxide (GO) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles as nano fillers. The polymer nanocomposite films were carried out using solution casting method and characterized by IR spectroscopy, XRD analysis, mechanical properties, thermal characterization and optical microscopy analysis. There were several changes in the HPMC polymer by the addition of nanoparticles of GO and ZnO in structural, thermal, mechanical and optical properties. The thermal stability of the composite films increased as compared with the pure HPMC whereas the mechanical study shows a variation of down values.

scholarly journals Synthesis of diamine functionalised graphene oxide and its application in the fabrication of electrically conducting reduced graphene oxide/polymer nanocomposite films

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 4702-4712
Author(s):  
Namrata Maslekar ◽  
Rabiatul A. Mat Noor ◽  
Rhiannon P. Kuchel ◽  
Yin Yao ◽  
Per B. Zetterlund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Electrically Conducting ◽  
Free Amine ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Amine Groups

The study focussed on synthesis of colloidally stable diamine functionalised graphene oxide (GO) with dangling free amine groups, and exhibited physicochemical and electrical properties of these functionalised sheets in a polymer-based nanocomposite.

Biodegradation of graphene oxide-polymer nanocomposite films in wastewater

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 1808-1816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjing Fan ◽  
Carlos David Grande ◽  
Debora F. Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Nanocomposite Films

The polymer present in the nanocomposite is degraded by microorganisms present in the wastewater.

scholarly journals Gas Barrier Polymer Nanocomposite Films Prepared by Graphene Oxide Encapsulated Polystyrene Microparticles

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 725-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. J. Merritt ◽  
Alan M. Wemyss ◽  
Stefano Farris ◽  
Samson Patole ◽  
Georgios Patias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Gas Barrier ◽  
Polystyrene Microparticles

scholarly journals Graphene Oxide Reinforced Polycarbonate Nanocomposite Films with Antibacterial Properties

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mahendran ◽  
D. Sridharan ◽  
K. Santhakumar ◽  
T. A. Selvakumar ◽  
P. Rajasekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Thermal Studies ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Matrix Microstructure ◽  
Phase Inversion Technique

The incorporation of carbonaceous nanofillers into polymers can result in significant materials with improved physicochemical properties and novel composite functionalities. In this study, we have fabricated antibacterial, lightweight, transparent, and flexible graphene oxide (GO) reinforced polycarbonate thin films by a facile and low-cost methodology. Solution blending is employed to get a homogeneous mixture of PC-GO composites at various loading of GO, and the thin films are prepared by dry-wet phase inversion technique. Thermal studies and micrographs of the films revealed the incorporation of GO in PC matrix. Microstructure of the thin films showed the homogeneous dispersion of GO at micro- and nanoscales; however, at higher loading of GO (0.7%), significant agglomeration is observed. More importantly, PC-GO composite films exhibited excellent antibacterial activities against E. coli and S. aureus, owing to the antibacterial nature of GO nanoparticles.

scholarly journals Polymer-Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Composites for Potential Spacecraft Applications

2001 ◽  
Vol 706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheol Park ◽  
Zoubeida Ounaies ◽  
Kent A. Watson ◽  
Kristin Pawlowski ◽  
Sharon E. Lowther ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Weight Percent ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Single Wall Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Single Wall Carbon

AbstractPolymer-single wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) composite films were prepared and characterized as part of an effort to develop polymeric materials with improved combinations of properties for potential use on future spacecraft. Next generation spacecraft will require ultra-lightweight materials that possess specific and unique combinations of properties such as radiation and atomic oxygen resistance, low solar absorptivity, high thermal emissitivity, electrical conductivity, tear resistance, ability to be folded and seamed, and good mechanical properties. The objective of this work is to incorporate sufficient electrical conductivity into space durable polyimides to mitigate static charge build-up. The challenge is to obtain this level of conductivity (10-8 S/cm) without degrading other properties of importance, particularly optical transparency. Several different approaches were attempted to fully disperse the SWNTs into the polymer matrix. These included high shear mixing, sonication, and synthesizing the polymers in the presence of pre-dispersed SWNTs. Acceptable levels of conductivity were obtained at loading levels less than one tenth weight percent SWNT without significantly sacrificing optical properties. Characterization of the nanocomposite films and the effect of SWNT concentration and dispersion on the conductivity, solar absorptivity, thermal emissivity, mechanical and thermal properties were discussed. Fibers and non-woven porous mats of SWNT reinforced polymer nanocomposite were produced using electrospinning.

scholarly journals Direct Measurement of Temperature Diffusivity of Nanocellulose-Doped Biodegradable Composite Films

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroki Fujisawa ◽  
Meguya Ryu ◽  
Stefan Lundgaard ◽  
Denver P. Linklater ◽  
Elena P. Ivanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Direct Measurement ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Polymer Films ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Optical Transmittance ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Contact Method ◽  
Resistance Change

The thermal properties of novel nanomaterials play a significant role in determining the performance of the material in technological applications. Herein, direct measurement of the temperature diffusivity of nanocellulose-doped starch–polyurethane nanocomposite films was carried out by the micro-contact method. Polymer films containing up to 2 wt%. of nanocellulose were synthesised by a simple chemical process and are biodegradable. Films of a high optical transmittance T≈80% (for a 200 μm thick film), which were up to 44% crystalline, were characterised. Two different modalities of temperature diffusivity based on (1) a resistance change and (2) micro-thermocouple detected voltage modulation caused by the heat wave, were used for the polymer films with cross sections of ∼100 μm thickness. Twice different in-plane α‖ and out-of-plane α⊥ temperature diffusivities were directly determined with high fidelity: α‖=2.12×10−7 m2/s and α⊥=1.13×10−7 m2/s. This work provides an example of a direct contact measurement of thermal properties of nanocellulose composite biodegradable polymer films. The thermal diffusivity, which is usually high in strongly interconnected networks and crystals, was investigated for the first time in this polymer nanocomposite.

Zinc Oxide Superstructures in Colloidal Polymer Nanocomposite Films: Enhanced Antibacterial Activity through Slow Drying

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 626-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yichen Dong ◽  
Maialen Argaiz ◽  
Boshen He ◽  
Radmila Tomovska ◽  
Tao Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Nanocomposite Films
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