scholarly journals Influence of Thickness and Lateral Size of Graphene Nanoplatelets on Water Uptake in Epoxy/Graphene Nanocomposites

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Prolongo ◽  
Alberto Jiménez-Suárez ◽  
Rocío Moriche ◽  
Alejandro Ureña
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
Lateral Size ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Nanocomposites ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
Dispersion Degree ◽  
The Matrix

In this study, the hydrothermal resistance of an epoxy resin (aircraft quality) reinforced with graphene is analyzed. Different geometries and aspect ratios (thickness and lateral dimensions) of graphene nanoplatelets were studied. The addition of these graphene nanoplatelets induces important advantages, such as an increase of the glass transition temperature and stiffness and an enhancement of barrier properties of the epoxy matrix, in spite of the excellent behavior of pristine resin. The effectiveness of graphene nanoplatelets increases with their specific surface area while their dispersion degree is suitable. Thinner nanoplatelets tend to wrinkle, decreasing their efficiency as nanofillers. Graphene used as reinforcement not only reduces the absorbed moisture content but also decreases its effect on the thermal and mechanical properties related to the matrix.

COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF EPOXY-BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CARBON FIBERS AND FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENE NANOPLATELETS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
HASHIM AL MAHMUD ◽  
, MATTHEW RADUE ◽  
WILLIAM PISANI ◽  
GREGORY ODEGARD
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
Pristine Graphene ◽  
Functionalized Graphene ◽  
Functionalized Graphene Oxide ◽  
Aspect Ratios ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Nanoscale Level

The impact on the mechanical properties of unidirectional carbon fiber (CF)/epoxy composites reinforced with pristine graphene nanoplatelets (GNP), highly concentrated graphene oxide (GO), and Functionalized Graphene Oxide (FGO) are investigated in this study. The localized reinforcing effect of each of the graphene nanoplatelet types on the epoxy matrix is predicted at the nanoscale-level by molecular dynamics. The bulk-level mechanical properties of unidirectional CF/epoxy hybrid composites are predicted using micromechanics techniques considering the reinforcing function, content, and aspect ratios for each of the graphene nanoplatelets. In addition, the effect of nanoplatelets dispersion level is also investigated for the pristine graphene nanoplatelets considering a lower dispersion level with four layers of graphene nanoplatelets (4GNP). The results indicate that the shear and transverse properties are significantly affected by the nanoplatelet type, loading and aspect ratio. The results of this study can be used in the design of hybrid composites to tailor specific laminate properties by adjusting nanoplatelet parameters.

scholarly journals Barrier Properties and Hydrophobicity of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Composites Reinforced with Recycled Chinese Spirits Distiller’s Grains

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2861
Author(s):  
Zhi-Jun Chen ◽  
Chi-Hui Tsou ◽  
Meng-Lin Tsai ◽  
Jipeng Guo ◽  
Manuel Reyes De Guzman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Distiller's Grains ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Section Structure

Adding natural biomass to poly(lactic acid) (PLA) as a reinforcing filler is a way to change the properties of PLA. This paper is about preparing PLA/biomass composites by physically melting and blending Chinese Spirits distiller’s grains (CSDG) biomass and PLA to optimize the composite performance. Composites of modified PLA (MPLA) with varying amounts of CSDG were also prepared by the melt-mixing method, and unmodified PLA/CSDG composites were used as a control group for comparative analysis. The functional groups of MPLA enhanced the compatibility between the polymer substrate and CSDG. The composite water vapor/oxygen barrier and mechanical properties were studied. It was found that the barrier and mechanical properties of MPLA/CSDG composites were significantly improved. SEM was adopted to examine the tensile section structure of the composites, and the compatibility between the filler and the matrix was analyzed. An appropriate amount of CSDG had a better dispersibility in the matrix, and it further improved the interfacial bonding force, which in turn improved the composite mechanical properties. X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry were conducted to determine the crystalline properties and to analyze the stability of the composites. It was found that the CSDG content had a significant effect on the crystallinity. Barrier and biodegradation mechanisms were also discussed.

Fabrication and characterization of carbon nanofibers coated expandable thermoplastic microspheres-based polymer composites

2022 ◽  
Vol 05 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanda Jones ◽  
Bedanga Sapkota ◽  
Brian Simpson ◽  
Tarig A. Hassan ◽  
Shaik Jeelani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Sonochemical Method ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Shell ◽  
Composite Foam ◽  
Composite Foams

Background: Thermoplastic expandable microspheres (TEMs) are spherical particles that consist of polymer shell encapsulating a low boiling point liquid hydrocarbon that acts as the blowing agent. When TEMs are heated at 80-190 C, the polymer shell softens and the hydrocarbon gasifies, causing the microspheres expand leading to increase in volume and decrease in density. TEMs are used in food packaging, elastomeric cool roof coatings, shoe soles, fiber and paper board, and various applications in the automotive industry. It is noted that TEMs are known by its brand name ‘Expancel’ which is also used to refer TEMs in this paper. Objective: The objective of this work was to develop and characterize forms prepared from TEMs with/without carbon nanofibers (CNFs) coatings to study the effect of CNFs on structural, thermal, and mechanical properties. Method: Sonochemical method was used to coat TEMs with various weight percentage (1, 2, and 3 %) of CNF. Neat foam (without CNF) and composite foams (TEMs coated with various wt.% of CNF) were prepared by compression molding the TEMs and TEMs-CNF composites powders. Thermal and mechanical properties of the neat and composite foams were investigated. Result: The mechanical properties of the composite foam were notably improved, which is exhibited by a 54% increase in flexural modulus and a 6% decrease in failure strain with the TEMs-(2 wt.% CNF) composite foam as compared to the neat foam. Improvement in thermal properties of composite foam was demonstrated by a 38% increase in thermal stability at 800 ºC with the TEMs-(1 wt.% CNF) composite foam as compared to the neat foam. However, no change in glass transition of TEMs was observed with the CNF coating. SEM-based analysis revealed that CNFs were well dispersed throughout the volume of the TEMs matrix forming a strong interface. Conclusions: Straightforward sonochemical method successfully triggered efficient coating of TEMs with CNFs resulting to strong adhesion interface. The mechanical properties of composite foams increased up to 2% of CNFs coating and then decreased with the higher coating presumably due to interwoven bundles and aggregation of CNFs, which might have acted as critical flaws to initiate and propagate cracking. Thermal properties of foams increased with the CNFs coating while no change in glass transition temperature was observed due to coating.

INFLUENCE OF MULTIPLE CURING ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXY MATRIX AND ITS ADHESION TO FIBERS

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-19
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Glass Transition Temperature ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Adhesive Strength ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Steel Wire ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
The Matrix

Adhesive strength of «epoxy binder-steel wire» joints and the mechanical behavior of the binder during multiple repeated curing have been investigated. It is shown that when the curing temperature is considerably higher than the glass transition temperature of the binder, the adhesive strength decreases monotonically with an increase in the number of curing cycles. In this case the mechanical properties of the matrix also decrease. Possible mechanisms of the observed changes are discussed.

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Nanoparticulate Composite Adhesive

2012 ◽  
Vol 585 ◽  
pp. 297-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakriti Kumar Ghosh ◽  
Manjeet Singh Goyat ◽  
Deepak Mishra ◽  
Rishabh Nagori
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Adhesive ◽  
Al2o3 Nanoparticles ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Vibration Process ◽  
Dispersion Of Nanoparticles

The effect of type of nanoparticles on morphology, thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy-nanoparticulate composite adhesive produced via ultrasonic vibration process has been investigated. The morphology, thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy-nanoparticulate composite adhesive was measured with FESEM/AFM, DTA/TGA, and Hounsfield respectively. The FESEM/AFM images of the epoxy-nanoparticulate composite adhesive reveals significantly fine dispersion of nanoparticles. The incorporation TiO2 nanoparticles in epoxy adhesive results in improved glass transition temperature (Tg), thermal stability and tensile properties of the nanocomposite. But, the incorporation of comparatively finer size Al2O3 nanoparticles leads to decrease in the Tg, thermal stability and tensile properties of the nanocomposite.

Curing, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Liquid Crystalline p-SBPEPB/BPAER/DDE System

2011 ◽  
Vol 239-242 ◽  
pp. 3253-3256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Huo ◽  
Jun Gang Gao ◽  
Yong Gang Du
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Glass Transition Temperature ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Component System

The curing, thermal and mechanical properties of bi-component system for bisphenol A epoxy resin (BPAER) modified by liquid crystalline Sulfonyl bis(4,1-phenylene)bis[4-(2,3-epoxypro pyloxy)benzoate] (p-SBPEPB), with 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl ether (DDE) as a curing agent, were investigated. The effect of the different liquid crystalline contents and the heating rate on curing reaction was discussed. The results show that the curing peak temperature decreases, curing rate increases, the glass transition temperature (Tg)and impact strength all increase with adding of liquid crystalline p-SBPEPB when the content is not over 8wt%.

Vinylpyridinium ionomers. III. Influence of the matrix glass transition temperature on the dynamic mechanical properties of random acrylate-based systems

1990 ◽  
Vol 68 (7) ◽  
pp. 1228-1232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Duchesne ◽  
Adi Eisenberg
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Glass Transition Temperature ◽  
Butyl Acrylate ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Ethyl Acrylate ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
The Matrix

The thermal and dynamic mechanical properties of random butyl acrylate- and plasticized ethyl acrylate-based vinylpyridinium ionomers have been investigated. The properties of the ionomers were found to be dependent on the glass transition temperature of the matrix material. Ionomers having a glass transition temperature lower than ca. 25 °C exhibited all the features associated with the presence of phase-separated microdomains or clusters while the materials with higher glass transition temperatures were not. It was also observed that the dispersion associated with the vinylpyridinium clusters for a butyl acrylate-based ionomer with 12 mol% of ionic units occurs at ca. 25 °C. This value is very close to that observed previously by Otocka and Eirich in their study of a butadiene-based vinylpyridinium ionomer with the same ion content. Keywords: ionomers, plasticization, clustering, glass transition, dynamic mechanical properties.

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