Processing and properties of MWNT/HDPE composites

被引:184
作者
Zou, YB [1 ]
Feng, YC [1 ]
Wang, L [1 ]
Liu, XB [1 ]
机构
[1] Chinese Acad Sci, Chengdu Inst Organ Chem, Chengdu 610041, Peoples R China
关键词
carbon nanotubes; thermal analysis; mechanical property;
D O I
10.1016/j.carbon.2003.10.028
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT) composites were fabricated using the screw extrusion and injection technique. The polymer-wrapped MWNTs were dispersed in fumed silicon dioxide with the help of ultrasonic stirring, and then further dispersed in a high density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix by a twin-screw extruder. It was found that there was a critical MWNT concentration around 1.0 wt% where a fine network of MWNT/SiO2 Was formed. This gives the MWNT/HDPE composites much improved mechanical properties. From the mechanical property, it was found that the surface treatment of MWNT/SiO2 had a large effect on the performance of the composites. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) measurement showed that MWNT could stabilize HDPE when its weight content was greater than 2.0 wt%, whereas silicon dioxide accelerated thermo-oxidation of the composites. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:271 / 277
页数:7
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