Fabrication and Characterization of Nickel Nanowire Polymer Composites

2006 ◽  
Vol 963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Denver ◽  
Jeongmin Hong ◽  
Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Nanoporous Anodic Alumina ◽  
Functional Composites ◽  
Pdms Elastomer ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization ◽  
Nickel Nanowire ◽  
Anodic Alumina Templates

ABSTRACTMagnetic polymers are multi-functional composites emerging as a new category of smart materials. This work focuses on fabrication and characterization of magnetic polymer nanocomposites based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer matrix. The magnetic fillers are commercially available Ni nanoparticles and respectively in-house fabricated Ni nanowires. Synthesis of Ni nanowires is achieved by electroless deposition inside nanoporous anodic alumina templates. After template removal, the nanowires are coated with 1-Octodecanethiol surfactant and mixed with PDMS using a FlackTek SpeedMixer™. In parallel, nanoparticles are mixed with PDMS, without undergoing surfactant coating. Both composites are evaluated by scanning electron microscope (SEM) to determine dispersion uniformity. Mechanical properties are resolved by tensile tests performed by an instron. Preliminary results suggest that surfactant addition enhances dispersion, while mechanical properties of the composites for up to 5 vol. % of added nickel remain close to that of the polymer matrix without filler.

Fabrication and Characterization of Biocomposite Using Grewia Optiva Fibre (i.e. Bhimal) Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)

2015 ◽  
Vol 1105 ◽  
pp. 51-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.M. Gupta ◽  
Kishor Kalauni
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Fabrication Method ◽  
View Point ◽  
Engineering Material ◽  
Fibre Composites ◽  
Grewia Optiva ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

Bhimal fibres are quite a newer kind of bio-degradable fibres. They have never been heard before in literatures from the view point of their utility as engineering material. These fibres have been utilized for investigation of their properties. Characterization of this fibre is essential to determine its properties for further use as reinforcing fibre in polymeric, bio-degradable and other kinds of matrix. With this objective, the fabrication method and other mechanical properties of Bhimal-reinforced-PVA biocomposite have been discussed. The stress-strain curves and load-deflection characteristics are obtained. The tensile, compressive, flexure and impact strengths have been calculated. The results are shown in tables and graphs. The results obtained are compared with other existing natural fibre biocomposites. From the observations, it has been concluded that the tensile strength of Bhimal-reinforced-PVA biocomposite is higher than other natural fibre composites. Hence these can be used as reinforcement to produce much lighter weight biocomposites.

Fabrication and characterization of HfC/SiC nanomultilayered films with enhanced mechanical properties

Vacuum ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 ◽  
pp. 230-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Jia Meng ◽  
Ping Liu ◽  
Haoming Du ◽  
Ke Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

Enhancing the Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)-Hemp Protein Particles (HPP) Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
S. A. Awad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Solution Casting Method ◽  
Protein Particles

Abstract This paper aims to describe the thermal, mechanical, and surface properties of a PVA/HPP blend whereby the film was prepared using a solution casting method. The improvements in thermal and mechanical properties of HPP-based PVA composites were investigated. The characterization of pure PVA and PVA composite films included tensile tests, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results of TGA and DSC indicated that the addition of HPP increased the thermal decomposition temperature of the composites. Mechanical properties are significantly improved in PVA/HPP composites. The thermal stability of the PVA composite increased with the increase of HPP filler content. The tensile strength increased from 15.74 ± 0.72 MPa to 27.54 ± 0.45 MPa and the Young’s modulus increased from 282.51 ± 20.56 MPa to 988.69 ± 42.64 MPa for the 12 wt% HPP doped sample. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) revealed that at elevated temperatures, enhanced mechanical properties because of the presence of HPP was even more noticeable. Morphological observations displayed no signs of agglomeration of HPP fillers even in composites with high HPP loading.

scholarly journals Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Al-0.80Mg-0.85Si-0.3Zr Alloy

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Kahrıman ◽  
M. Zeren
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Peak Hardness ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
Three Stages

Abstract In this study, Al-0.80Mg-0.85Si alloy was modified with the addition of 0.3 wt.-% zirconium and the variation of microstructural features and mechanical properties were investigated. In order to produce the billets, vertical direct chill casting method was used and billets were homogenized at 580 °C for 6 h. Homogenized billets were subjected to aging practice following three stages: (i) solution annealing at 550 °C for 3 h, (ii) quenching in water, (iii) aging at 180 °C between 0 and 20 h. The hardness measurements were performed for the alloys following the aging process. It was observed that peak hardness value of Al-0.80Mg-0.85Si alloy increased with the addition of zirconium. This finding was very useful to obtain aging parameters for the extruded hollow profiles which are commonly used in automotive industry. Standard tensile tests were applied to aged profiles at room temperature and the results showed that modified alloy had higher mechanical properties compared to the non-modified alloy.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Wrapped Metal Yarns-based Fabric Temperature Sensors

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1549
Author(s):  
Qian Yang ◽  
Xi Wang ◽  
Xin Ding ◽  
Qiao Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Heat Source ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Temperature Sensors ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Maximum Strain ◽  
Human Body Temperature ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

Textile temperature sensors are highly in demanded keep a real-time and accurate track of human body temperature for identification of healthy conditions or clinical diagnosis. Among various materials for textile temperature sensors, temperature-sensitive metal fibers have highest precision. However, those metal fibers are mechanically too weak, and break constantly during the weaving process. To enhance the mechanical strength of the metal fibers, this paper proposes to make wrapped metal fibers using wrapping technology, and characterize the effect of wrapped metal yarns on both mechanical properties and sensing behaviors. The wrapped yarns were woven into fabrics, forming the fabric temperature sensors. Results show that strength and maximum strain of the wrapped yarns are 2.69 and 1.82 times of pure Pt fibers. The response time of fabric temperature sensors using wrapped yarns was observed as 0.78 s and 1.1 s longer compared to that using Pt fibers when front and back sides contacted heat source, respectively. It is recommended that the wrapping method should be implemented for the protection of Pt fibers in fabric temperature sensors.

scholarly journals Fabrication and characterization of physical and mechanical properties based on clay and cacao rind porous ceramics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susilawati ◽  
Jantiber Siburian ◽  
Yuan Alfinsyah Sihombing ◽  
Bonar Ferdiansyah ◽  
Sri Ningsih Y. Pakpahan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Porous Ceramics ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

Fabrication and Characterization of Flexible Substrates for Use in the Development of Miniaturized Wireless Sensor Network Modules

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bivragh Majeed ◽  
Kieran Delaney ◽  
John Barton ◽  
Niall McCarthy ◽  
Sean C. O’Mathuna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexible Substrate ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Polymer Support ◽  
Flexible Substrates ◽  
Dramatic Decrease ◽  
Support Ring ◽  
Network Modules ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

In this paper we describe the materials-related challenges in applying folded flex packaging technology to wireless sensor networks and propose solutions for implementing miniaturized 5mm cube platforms. The focus is to apply thin silicon stacking methods using thin flexible substrate interconnect and in particular to investigate the behavior of the selected materials. Both commercial and in-house polyimide substrates, in the thickness range 25μm down to 3μm (each with 4μm of sputtered copper) were analyzed for appropriate electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties. The characterization highlighted that in flex of thickness below 10μm, a dramatic decrease in stiffness occurs and the polyimide wrinkles due to stresses generated by the copper sputtering process. An evaluation determined that specific steps, such as polymer support ring formation, could be employed to eliminate impact of wrinkling on the process of developing the 5mm cube prototypes.

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