The Grafting of PE-g-MA Chains on Graphene Derivatives to Improve Tensile Properties of Polyethylene
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M. Elhamnia
Abstract
Polyethylene chains having functional maleic anhydride groups were grafted on several graphene derivatives. These chain grafted graphene derivatives were added to polyethylene and the properties of the obtained nano-composites were investigated. Modified Hummers' method was employed to produce graphite oxide (GO). Then amino-functionalized GO (AFGO) was prepared through the functionalization of GO by ethylenediamine. Thermally reduced GO (TRGO) was prepared by the heating of the GO in the presence of nitrogen. TRGO was amino-functionalized to obtain amino functionalized nano-graphite (AFNG). Low density polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene grafted maleic anhydride (PEgMA) nano-composites, containing 1 to 3 wt% of the obtained fillers, were produced by solution mixing. With the incorporation of amino-functionalized graphene into PEgMA, the amine groups on the graphene surface and the maleic anhydride in PE chains covalently bonded and improved the mechanical properties of the nano-composites; by comparing PEgMA nano-composite with 1 wt% AFGO and 1 wt% GO, a 155 percent enhancement in the elongation at break was observed. The modulus and tensile strength of these nano-composites increased over the pure matrix. In addition, the effect of PEgMA content in the 1 wt% AFGO nano-composites was studied and the optimum ratio of PEgMA to PE was found to be 0.40 to 0.60. At this ratio, the best mechanical properties were achieved. Also, at 2 wt% nano-filler the elongation at break of the AFNG nano-composite was higher than that of the TRGO nano-composite. AFNG created more chain grafting but AFNG exfoliates more. The electrical conductivity of TRGO powders by amino-functionalization decreased about 20 times. Therefore, the electrical conductivity of the graphene nano-composites was higher than amino-functionalized graphene nano-composites.
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- Contents
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- Editorial
- Editorial
- Special Issue Contributions – Review Article
- Process Induced Defects in Liquid Molding Processes of Composites
- Special Issue Contributions
- Crystallization of Polymers in Processing Conditions: An Overview
- Modelling of the Plastisol Knife Over Roll Coating Process
- Low Density Polypropylene/Waste Cellulose Fiber Composites by High-Shear Thermo-Kinetic Mixer
- Evaluation of Structures and Morphologies of Recycled PC/PET Blends Fabricated by High-Shear Kneading Processing
- Transient Swell of a High Density Polyethylene Using Adjustable Gap Slit Die
- Effect of Solvent Volatility on Diameter Selection of Bicomponent Nanofibers Produced by Gas Jet Fiber Process Test
- Flow and Thermal History Effects on Morphology and Tensile Behavior of Poly(oxymethylene) Micro Injection Molded Parts
- Tailoring Heat-Seal Properties of Biodegradable Polymers through Melt Blending
- Development of Dispersion during Compounding and Extrusion of Polypropylene/Graphite Nanoplates Composites
- The Grafting of PE-g-MA Chains on Graphene Derivatives to Improve Tensile Properties of Polyethylene
- High-Pressure Preform Foam Blow Molding
- Fluid Elasticity in Plastic Pipe Extrusion: Loads on Die Barrel
- Rheological In-Mold Measurements and Characterizations of Sheet-Molding-Compound (SMC) Formulations with Different Constitution Properties by Using a Compressible Shell Model
- PPS News
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- Seikei Kakou Abstracts
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Contents
- Contents
- Editorial
- Editorial
- Special Issue Contributions – Review Article
- Process Induced Defects in Liquid Molding Processes of Composites
- Special Issue Contributions
- Crystallization of Polymers in Processing Conditions: An Overview
- Modelling of the Plastisol Knife Over Roll Coating Process
- Low Density Polypropylene/Waste Cellulose Fiber Composites by High-Shear Thermo-Kinetic Mixer
- Evaluation of Structures and Morphologies of Recycled PC/PET Blends Fabricated by High-Shear Kneading Processing
- Transient Swell of a High Density Polyethylene Using Adjustable Gap Slit Die
- Effect of Solvent Volatility on Diameter Selection of Bicomponent Nanofibers Produced by Gas Jet Fiber Process Test
- Flow and Thermal History Effects on Morphology and Tensile Behavior of Poly(oxymethylene) Micro Injection Molded Parts
- Tailoring Heat-Seal Properties of Biodegradable Polymers through Melt Blending
- Development of Dispersion during Compounding and Extrusion of Polypropylene/Graphite Nanoplates Composites
- The Grafting of PE-g-MA Chains on Graphene Derivatives to Improve Tensile Properties of Polyethylene
- High-Pressure Preform Foam Blow Molding
- Fluid Elasticity in Plastic Pipe Extrusion: Loads on Die Barrel
- Rheological In-Mold Measurements and Characterizations of Sheet-Molding-Compound (SMC) Formulations with Different Constitution Properties by Using a Compressible Shell Model
- PPS News
- PPS News
- Seikei Kakou Abstracts
- Seikei-Kakou Abstracts