scholarly journals The Role of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes in the Mechanical, Thermal, Rheological, and Electrical Properties of PP/PLA/MWCNTs Nanocomposites

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohrab Azizi ◽  
Morteza Azizi ◽  
Maryam Sabetzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Soil Burial ◽  
Melt Compounding ◽  
Terminal Behavior ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Compost Soil

Polypropylene/polylactic acid (PP/PLA) blend (10–40% of PLA) and PP/PLA/MWCNTs nanocomposites (0.5, 1, and 2 wt% of MWCNTs) were prepared via melt compounding. Scanning electron microscopy revealed a co-continuous PLA phase in the PP/PLA blends with high PLA content. Moreover, the addition of 2 wt% multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) increased the tensile modulus and tensile strength of the PP/PLA40% by 60% and 95%, respectively. A conductive network was found with the addition of 2 wt% MWCNTs, where the electrical conductivity of the PP/PLA increased by nine orders of magnitude. At 2 wt% MWCNTs, a solid network within the composite was characterized by rheological assessment, where the composite turned from nonterminal to terminal behavior. Soil burial testing of the PP/PLA blend within 30 days in natural humus compost soil featured suitable biodegradation, which indicates the PP/PLA blend is as an appropriate candidate for food packing applications.

Inelastic Deformations in Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

1999 ◽  
Vol 593 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Tekleab ◽  
R. Czerw ◽  
A. Rubio ◽  
P.M. Ajayan ◽  
D.L. Carroll
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
High Power ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Ultrasonic Agitation ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Insight Into

ABSTRACTWe report the use of high power ultrasonic agitation to create inelastic deformations in multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Using STM coupled with TEM we show that this damage can range from kinking to breaking of continuous tube walls into segments. Such deformed tubes provide an insight into the role of re-hybridization in the electrical and mechanical properties of tubes.

scholarly journals Morphology of polyamide 6 confined into carbon nanotubes

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 306-311
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Piegat ◽  
Zygmunt Staniszewski ◽  
Artur Poeppel ◽  
Miroslawa El Fray
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Melt Compounding ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

AbstractThe preparation of polymer nanocomposites filled with carbon nanotubes requires the nanotubes to be uniformly dispersed and compatible with the polymer matrix. In this work we report a preparation method of polyamide 6 (PA 6) based nanocomposite containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) without any additional surface modification and obtained by in situ polymerization, as a simple method for composites production. The process was assisted by ultrasounds prior to synthesis.With such a method, an interesting morphology of polyamide 6 confined into a multiwalled carbon nanotube as well as grafted on a carbon nanotube surface was observed. For comparative purpose, PA 6 nanocomposites were also prepared from commercially available master batch by melt compounding.

scholarly journals Functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes and hydroxyapatite nanorods reinforced with polypropylene for biomedical application

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahad Saleem Ahmed Khan ◽  
N. M. Mubarak ◽  
Mohammad Khalid ◽  
Rashmi Walvekar ◽  
E. C. Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Thermal Study ◽  
Melt Compounding ◽  
Industry Applications ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
And Cartilage

AbstractModified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) and hydroxyapatite nanorods (n-HA) were reinforced into polypropylene (PP) with the support of a melt compounding approach. Varying composition of f-MWCNTs (0.1–0.3 wt.%) and nHA (15–20 wt.%) were reinforced into PP, to obtain biocomposites of different compositions. The morphology, thermal and mechanical characteristics of PP/n-HA/f-MWCNTs were observed. Tensile studies reflected that the addition of f-MWCNTs is advantageous in improving the tensile strength of PP/n-HA nanocomposites but decreases its Young’s modulus significantly. Based on the thermal study, the f-MWCNTs and n-HA were known to be adequate to enhance PP’s thermal and dimensional stability. Furthermore, MTT studies proved that PP/n-HA/f-MWCNTs are biocompatible. Consequently, f-MWCNTs and n-HA reinforced into PP may be a promising nanocomposite in orthopedics industry applications such as the human subchondral bone i.e. patella and cartilage and fabricating certain light-loaded implants.

Characterization of Mechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of SC-15 Epoxy Nanocomposites Reinforced With Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoclay and Binary Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanjheel H. Mahdi ◽  
Mohammad E. Islam ◽  
Mahesh V. Hosur ◽  
Alfred Tcherbi-Narteh ◽  
S. Jeelani
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Epoxy Nanocomposites ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Epoxy Resin System ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Binary Nanoparticles

Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of polymer nanocomposites reinforced with carboxyl functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (COOH-MWCNT), montmorillonite nanoclays (MMT) and MWCNT/MMT binary nanoparticle were investigated. In this study, 0.3 wt. % of COOH-MWCNT, 2 wt. % of MMT and 0.1 wt. % COOH-MWCNT/2 wt. % MMT binary nanoparticles by weight of epoxy were incorporated to modify SC-15 epoxy resin system. The nanocomposites were subjected to flexure test, dynamic mechanical and thermomechanical analyses. Morphological study was conducted with scanning electron microscope. Addition of each of the nanoparticles in epoxy showed significant improvement in mechanical and viscoelastic properties compared to those of control ones. But, best results were obtained for addition of 0.1% MWCNT/2% MMT binary nanoparticles in epoxy. Nanocomposites modified with binary nanoparticles exhibited about 20% increase in storage modulus as well as 25° C increase in glass transition temperature. Flexural modulus for binary nanoparticle modified composites depicted about 30% improvement compared to control ones. Thus, improvement of mechanical and viscoelastic properties was achieved by incorporating binary nanoparticles to epoxy nanocomposites. The increase in properties was attributed to synergistic effect of MWCNTs and nanoclay in chemically interacting with each other and epoxy resin as well as in arresting and delaying the crack growth once initiated.

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes as the gas chromatographic stationary phase: Role of their functionalization in the analysis of aliphatic alcohols and esters

2010 ◽  
Vol 1217 (46) ◽  
pp. 7275-7281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Merli ◽  
Andrea Speltini ◽  
Davide Ravelli ◽  
Eliana Quartarone ◽  
Lorenzo Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Stationary Phase ◽  
Aliphatic Alcohols ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The Role of NADPH Oxidase in Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes-Induced Oxidative Stress and Cytotoxicity in Human Macrophages

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 3773-3781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shefang Ye ◽  
Yiwang Wang ◽  
Fei Jiao ◽  
Honggang Zhang ◽  
Cuilin Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Nadph Oxidase ◽  
Human Macrophages ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

scholarly journals Enhancement photocatalytic activity of spinel oxide (Co, Ni)3O4 by combination with carbon nanotubes

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bashaer J. Kahdum ◽  
Abbas J. Lafta ◽  
Amir M. Johdh
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Spinel Oxide ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Radiation Sources ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Abstract In this study, some types of composites consisting of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and spinel oxide (Co, Ni)3O4 were synthesized by simple evaporation method. These composites were characterized by UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, X-rays diffraction(XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and specific surface area(SBET). The photocatalytic activity of the prepared composites was investigated by the following removal of Bismarck brown G (BBG) dye from its aqueous solutions. The obtained results showed that using MWCNTs in combination with spinel oxide to produced composites (spinel/MWCNTs) which succeeded in increasing the activity of spinel oxide and exhibited higher photocatalytic activity than spinel oxide alone. Also it was found that, multiwalled carbon nanotubes were successful in increasing the adsorption and improving the activity of photocatalytic degradation of Bismarck brown G dye(BBG). The obtained results showed that spinel/MWCNTs was more active in dye removal in comparison with each of spinel oxide and MWCNTs alone under the same reaction conditions. Also band gap energies for the prepared composites showed lower values in comparison with neat spinel. This point represents a promising observation as these composites can be excited using a lower energy radiation sources.

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