聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯/膨胀石墨纳米导电复合材料的制备与表征

通过原位插层聚合制备了聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯/膨胀石墨纳米导电复合材料,其室温导电渗滤阈值约为3%(质量分数),当膨胀石墨的质量分数为8%时,室温电导率可高达60 S/cm。通过TEM、SEM观察了复合材料的形貌,用DSC测定其热力学性能并探讨了不同外加电压对PMM A/膨胀石墨纳米导电复合材料体积电导率的影响,同时研究了复合材料的拉伸强度。     

Characterization and temperature-dependent conductivity of polyaniline nanocomposites encapsulating gold nanoparticles on the surface of carboxymethyl cellulose

Polyaniline nanocomposites encapsulating gold nanoparticles on carboxymethyl cellulose surface were prepared via the polymerization of aniline hydrochloride with different carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) concentrations (wt.%) using HAuCl₄ as oxidant. The synthesized composites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Surface morphology was studied by electron diffraction scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The embedded crystallinity of the composites was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. The electrical property of the composites was examined by temperature-dependent DC conductivity in the range of 300–500 K. The composites exhibited higher electrical conductivities with increased CMC concentration under equivalent conditions. Activation energy for electron transport was also calculated based on the conductivity data.     

Properties of polycarbonate (PC)/multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposites prepared by melt blending

This investigation deals with an easy method to develop electrical conductivity in polycarbonate (PC)/multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposites with low loading of MWCNT. This was achieved by melt-blending of in-situ bulk polymerized low molecular weight poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/MWCNT nanocomposites and PC in various compositions at 280 degrees C in internal mixer. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) study showed single Tg in (85/15 w/w) PC/PMMA blend, indicating miscibility of PC and PMMA in the blend. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies of the melt-blended PC/PMMA/MWCNT nanocomposites revealed homogeneous dispersion and distribution of MWCNTs in PC matrix. Finally, through optimizing the blending composition of PC and PMMA/MWCNT nanocomposites, electrical conductivity of 3.74 x 10(-7) S x cm(-1) was achieved in the (85/15 w/w) PC/PMMA/MWCNT nanocomposites with the MWCNTs loading as low as approximately 0.37 wt%. Storage modulus of PC was found to increase significantly in presence of small amount (0.37 wt%) of MWCNTs in the nanocomposites.     

Electrical and Mechanical Properties of PMMA/nano-ATO Composites

Conducting nanocomposites of poly (methyl methacryiate) (PMMA) and antimony doped tin oxide (ATO)were prepared by solution blending. The influences of ATO content on the electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were investigated. A homogeneous dispersion of silane coupling agent modified ATO was achieved in PMMA matrix as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy. The resultant PMMA/silane-ATO nanocomposites were electrically conductive with significant conductivity enhancement at 4 wt pct. It was found that the composition at 4 wt pct ATO gave the higher tensile strength. Furthermore, it gave the largest elongation at break value among all the compositions.Thermal stability of the nanocornposites was remarkably enhanced by the incorporation of silane-ATO.     

Highly conductive graphene oxide/polyaniline hybrid polymer nanocomposites with simultaneously improved mechanical properties

Graphene oxide (GO) was added to a polymer composites system consisting of surfactant-wrapped/doped polyaniline (PANI) and divinylbenzene (DVB). The nanocomposites were fabricated by a simple blending, ultrasonic dispersion and curing process. The new composites show higher conductivity (0.02–9.8 S/cm) than the other reported polymer system filled with PANI (10⁻⁹–10⁻¹ S/cm). With only 0.45 wt% loading of GO, at least 29% enhancement in electric conductivity and 29.8% increase in bending modulus of the composites were gained. Besides, thermal stability of the composites was also improved. UV–Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that addition of GO improves the dispersion of PANI in the polymer composite, which is the key to realize high conductivity.     

Facile synthesis of silver immobilized-poly(methyl methacrylate)/polyethyleneimine core–shell particle composites

A facile route to synthesize silver-embedded-poly(methyl methacrylate)/polyethyleneimine (PMMA/PEI-Ag) core–shell particle composites was illustrated in this present work. PMMA/PEI core–shell particle templates were first prepared by a surfactant-free emulsion polymerization. PEI on the templates' surface was further used to complex and reduce Ag⁺ ions (from silver nitrate solution) to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at ambient temperature, resulting in the PMMA/PEI-Ag particle composites. The formation of AgNPs was affected by the pHs of the reaction medium. The pH of reaction medium at 6.5 was optimal for the formation of PMMA/PEI-Ag with good colloidal stability, which was confirmed by size and size distribution, FTIR spectroscopy, UV–vis spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Moreover, the amount of AgNO₃ solution (4.17–12.50 g) was found to affect the formation of AgNPs. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicated that the AgNPs were incorporated in the PMMA/PEI core–shell matrix, and had 6–10 nm in diameter. AgNPs immobilized on PMMA/PEI core–shell particles were also investigated by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis mode extended from scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS). Furthermore, the presence of AgNPs was found to influence the thermal degradation behavior of PMMA/PEI particle composites as observed through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).     

Surface characterizations of conductive poly(methyl methacrylate)/polypyrrole composites

The composites of poly(methyl methacrylate) and polypyrrole (PMMA/PPy) were prepared by a chemical oxidation of pyrrole in a PMMA latex medium resulting in a network like structure of polypyrrole embedded in the insulating polymer matrix. Water was used as the dispersion medium. The content of polypyrrole was determined by elemental analysis as varying from 0.25 wt.% to 10 wt.%. The electrical conductivity of prepared composites depends on the concentration of polypyrrole and reached values of between 1 × 10_{– 9} S/cm to 0.1 S/cm The surface of powder form of PMMA/PPy composites was characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The antistatic properties of compression moulding form of composites were tested.     

Self-assembly directed synthesis of poly(ortho-toluidine)-metal(gold and palladium) composite nanospheres

Poly(ortho-toluidine) (POT)-gold (Au) and palladium (Pd) composite nanospheres were successfully synthesized by the reaction of o-toluidine with the corresponding metal (Au or Pd) colloidal solution through self-assembly process in the presence of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DBSA), which acts as both a dopant and surfactant, and ammonium peroxydisulfate as an oxidizing agent. The composites (POT-DBSA/Au or Pd) were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, and electrical conductivity measurements. TEM images of the nanocomposites reveal that metal (Au or Pd) nanoparticles were well dispersed on POT spheres. TGA and XRD results show that the composites exhibit high thermal stability and are more crystalline compared with pristine POT. It was found that the electrical conductivity of the POT-DBSA/Au or Pd composites is 2 orders of magnitude higher than that of pristine polymer. Also, the POT-DBSA/Pd composite exhibits magnetic property. The formation mechanism of the POT-DBSA/Au or Pd composite nanosphere is discussed.     

Electrical and mechanical properties of expanded graphite/high density polyethylene nanocomposites

High density polyethylene (HDPE) were filled with expanded graphite particles that have different particle sizes, 5–7 μm (EG5) and 40–55 μm (EG50) in diameter. Nanocomposites were prepared by the melt-mixing technique using EG5 and EG50 at different weight ratios. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) was used to observe the morphology of the nanocomposites. X-ray diffraction patterns of EG5-HDPE and EG50-HDPE nanocomposites were investigated. Tensile tests were carried out to determine tensile strength, Young’s modulus and elongation at break values. The storage modulus and loss modulus were evaluated by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). The effect of EG5 and EG50 on electrical conductivity of HDPE was also determined. The tensile strength of HDPE increased 18.7% and 8.5% when 40 wt% EG5 and EG50 was added into HDPE, respectively. The storage modulus of EG5-HDPE and EG50-HDPE is higher compared to that of HDPE. Incorporation of EG5 and EG10 into HDPE also increased the relaxation transition peak of HDPE. The values of electrical conductivity for EG50-HDPE nanocomposites under the same filler content obtained higher in comparison with those for EG5-HDPE nanocomposites.     

Mechanical and tribological properties of acrylonitrile–butadiene rubber filled with graphite and carbon black

In this work, acrylonitrile–butadiene rubber (NBR)/expanded graphite (EG)/carbon black (CB) micro- and nanocomposites were prepared by two different methods, and the resulting mechanical and tribological properties were compared with those of NBR/CB composites. Meanwhile, the effects of graphite dispersion and loading content, as well as the applied load and sliding velocity on the tribological behavior of the above composites under dry friction condition were also evaluated. The worn surfaces were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to disclose wear mechanism. As expected, the better the dispersion of graphite, the more remarkable enhancement on tensile and dynamic mechanical properties, and the greater reduction in the coefficient of friction (COF) and specific wear rate (W_s). It was found that a small amount of EG could effectively decrease COF and W_s of NBR/CB composites because of the formation of graphite lubricant films. The COF and W_s of NBR/CB/EG composites show a decreasing trend with a rise in applied load and sliding velocity. NBR/CB/EG nanocomposite always shows a stable wearing process with relatively low COF and W_s. It is thought that well-dispersed graphite nano-sheets were beneficial to the formation of a fine and durable lubricant film.     

聚乙烯/ 石墨纳米复合材料的制备、结构和导电性

用溶液插层(SI ) 和母料熔体混合(MMM ) 方法制备了聚乙烯(PE ) / 马来酸酐接枝聚乙烯(gPE ) / 膨胀石墨(EG) 导电纳米复合材料, 以直接熔体混合(DMM ) 法制备的PE/ gPE/ EG、PE/ EG复合材料作对照, 通过电导率(σ) 测试, TEM、SEM、OM 观察和DSC 分析, 研究了制备方法、EG体积或质量分数( ? 或f_m ) 和gPE质量含量( C_g ) 对复合材料结构和σ的影响。结果表明, SI、MMM、DMM 法制备的C_g/ f_m = 115 复合材料和PE/ EG对照材料的逾渗阈值?_c 分别为2.19 %、3.81 %、4.68 %和5.35 %;当C_g/ f_m 由1 增至4 时, MMM、DMM 法制备的f_m = 9 %复合材料的σ分别跃升12 和8 个数量级;产生这些差异和现象的原因, 可根据复合材料中EG分散相形态和内部微结构随制备方法、?和C_g/ f_m 的变化, 按逾渗理论来解释。     

Dispersion characteristics and properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposites

The preparation, characterization, and properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) nanocomposites are described. Nanocomposites have been prepared by melt-blending in a batch mixer. Both unmodified and surface modified MWCNTs have been used for the nanocomposites preparation. Using both unmodified and modified MWCNTs, the effect of surface modification in nanocomposites is investigated by focusing on three major aspects: dispersion characteristics, mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity measurements. Dispersion of the MWCNTs in the PMMA matrix is examined by scanning and transmission electron microscopy that revealed a homogeneous distribution-dispersion of MWCNTs in the PMMA matrix for both unmodified and modified MWCNTs. Thermomechanical behavior is studied by dynamic mechanical analyzer and results showed a substantial improvement in the mechanical properties of PMMA in conjunction to an increase in the elastic behavior. The tensile properties of neat PMMA moderately improved after nanocomposites preparation with both modified and unmodified MWCNTs, however, electrical conductivity of neat PMMA significantly improved after nanocomposites preparation with 2 wt% unmodified MWCNTs. For example, the through plane conductivity increased from 3.6 x 10(-12) S x cm(-1) for neat PMMA to 3.6 x 10(-9) S x cm(-1) for nanocomposite. The various property measurements have been conducted and results have shown that, in overall, surface modifications have very little or no effect on final properties of neat PMMA.     

Storage modulus and glass transition behaviour of CdS/PMMA nanocomposites

The storage modulus and glass transition temperature (T _g) of CdS/PMMA nanocomposites have been evaluated as a function of concentration of CdS nanoparticles. CdS particles have been synthesised via chemical route using cadmium acetate, thiourea and dimethylformamide. The solution-based processing has been used to prepare PMMA composites with CdS nanoparticles at different filler concentration. Size and shape of CdS nanoparticles in PMMA have been determined with the help of small angle X-ray scattering and transmission electron microscope measurements. Dynamical mechanical analysis was carried out on the CdS/PMMA nanocomposites to study storage modulus and tan?δ. It is observed that CdS nanoparticles enhance the storage modulus and T _g for composites. The storage modulus and T _g show the maximum value of 6?wt.% of CdS nanoparticles embedded PMMA composite. The results indicate that the 6?wt.% of CdS nanoparticles in PMMA matrix provides more stability to the composite over the other composites.     

Oxygen Barrier of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Polymethyl Methacrylate Nanocomposites Prepared by in situ Method

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanocomposites were prepared by ultrasonic assisted emulsifier free emulsion polymerization technique with variable concentration of functionalized carbon nanotubes. MWCNTs were functionalized with H 2 SO 4 and HNO 3 with continuing sonication and polished by H 2 O 2 . The appearance of Fourier transform infrared absorption bands in the PMMA/MWCNT nanocomposites showed that the functionalized MWCNT interacted chemically with PMMA macromolecules. The surface morphology of functionalized MWCNT and PMMA/MWCNT nanocomposites were studied by scanning electron microscopy. The dispersion of MWCNT in PMMA matrix was evidenced by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The oxygen permeability of PMMA/MWCNT nanocomposites gradually decreased with increasing MWCNT concentrations.     

类石墨烯/氯化聚乙烯-聚氯乙烯复合材料的制备与性能

采用微波辐照法制备了膨胀石墨(EG),利用EG、氯化聚乙烯(CPE)和聚氯乙烯(PVC)的固相剪切碾磨(S³M)制备了EG-CPE-PVC复合粉体,复合粉体进一步与PVC、热稳定剂和增塑剂混匀,经塑化和模压成型得到类石墨烯/CPE-PVC复合材料。用粒度分析、XRD、AFM、SEM和TEM等手段表征了复合粉体及其复合材料的结构与性能。结果表明: S³M实现了体系的粉碎、分散,EG片层的剥离及与CPE-PVC的纳米复合。CPE的加入实现了EG的进一步剥层,使EG片层的厚度达到1~3层,达到了EG的石墨烯化目标。当EG质量分数为3%时,类石墨烯/CPE-PVC复合材料的电导率呈指数上升,与PVC相比提高了8个数量级;当EG质量分数超过4%时,电导率再次激增,出现逾渗现象;在EG质量分数为5%时,电导率达到0.01 S/m,复合材料表现出良好的抗静电性能。     

Thermal characterization of expanded graphite and its composites

Using the guarded hot plate method, we have measured the thermal conductivity of compressed expanded graphite (EG) samples (densities from 0.4 to 1.95 g/cm³) along the compression direction (c axis) in the range 150–675 K and that of EG/epoxy composites (5–75 wt % EG) in the range 150–425 K. We also have measured the specific heat of EG samples at temperatures from 200 to 675 K. Their c-axis thermal diffusivity has been shown to decrease with increasing EG density. The thermal conductivity of the EG/epoxy composites and its variation with EG content are well represented by a rule of mixtures that takes into account the anisotropy in the thermal conductivity of the EG particles and their preferential alignment in the composites.     

Structure and properties of melt-processed PVDF/PMMA/polyaniline blends

Ternary blends composed of the matrix polymer poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) with different proportions of thermally doped polyaniline (PAni) using an alkylated dopant (dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid) (DBSA) were prepared by melt mixing. The effectiveness of these blends was compared with the corresponding binary blends of PVDF or PMMA with PAni–DBSA complex. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements, thermal analysis by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and morphological studies by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were carried out to characterize the blends in light of the interactions between their components and on the resulting electrical conductivity. Though a notable dispersion of PAni–DBSA in the PMMA matrix was incurred along with better conductivity with respect to PVDF/PAni–DBSA and PVDF/PMMA/PAni–DBSA blends, the thin films based on PMMA/PAni–DBSA were found to be fragile in nature. However, the presence of PMMA in the ternary blends of PVDF/PMMA/PAni–DBSA provided improved dispersion of PAni–DBSA in the PVDF/PMMA host matrix as compared to PVDF/PAni–DBSA binary blends. An enhancement in the conductivity by about two orders of magnitude at >5 wt% PAni–DBSA was witnessed in the ternary blends than that of PVDF/PAni–DBSA binary blends. Thin films made of ternary blends of PVDF/PMMA/PAni–DBSA also offered superior mechanical properties and flexibility than that of PMMA/PAni–DBSA binary blends due to the contribution of PVDF in the blend.     

Effect of ZnO loading technique on textural characteristic and methyl blue removal capacity of exfoliated graphite/ZnO composites

Two exfoliated graphite/ZnO composites, marked as EG/ZnO-1 and EG/ZnO-2, were prepared by heating a mixture of expandable graphite and Zn(OH)₂ or a mixture of expanded graphite (EG) and Zn(OH)₂, respectively. The composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and nitrogen adsorption. Under UV irradiation, the composites were used for removing methyl blue (MB) from aqueous solution. For the composites made from expandable graphite (EG/ZnO-1), the micronsized ZnO particle agglomerates (1–20 μm) heterogeneously distributed at the surface of graphite flakes, while for the composites made from EG (EG/ZnO-2), the submicron-sized ZnO particle masses (0·2–0·5 μm) almost homogeneously located both at the surface and interior of graphite flakes. In the presence of UV irradiation, the composites had the adsorption capacity of EG and the photocatalysis capacity of ZnO at the same time. Compared with EG/ZnO-1, EG/ZnO-2 was more effective in removing MB. After 2 h of UV irradiation, MB could be completely removed by using the EG/ZnO-2 containing 45% ZnO, and the decomposition efficiency of the ZnO was the primary cause for the removal of MB.     

Influence of electrolessly silver-plated multi-walled carbon nanotubes on thermal conductivity of epoxy matrix nanocomposites

In this work, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were electrolessly Ag-plated in order to investigate the effect of plating time on the thermal conductivity of Ag-plated MWCNTs-reinforced epoxy matrix composites. MWCNT surfaces were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The thermal conductivity of Ag-plated MWCNT-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites was measured using the thermal equilibrium method with ASTM D5470. From the results, it was found that the thermal conductivity of the composites enhanced with increasing plating time. In particular the Ag-10/EP sample showed more than 150% enhancement of the thermal conductivity compared to the as-received CNTs/EP sample. These results were attributed to the high contents of Ag particles and the increase of the interfacial adhesion between the Ag-CNTs and EP matrix in the composites.     

Fabrication and characterization of aluminum nitride polymer matrix composites with high thermal conductivity and low dielectric constant for electronic packaging

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) composites filled with Aluminum Nitride (AlN) were prepared by powder processing technique. The microstructures of the composites were investigated by scanning electron microscopy techniques. The effect of AlN filler content (0.1–0.7 volume fraction (vf)) on the thermal conductivity, relative permittivity, and dielectric loss were investigated. As the vf of AlN filler increased, the thermal conductivity of the specimens increased. The thermal conductivity and relative permittivity of AlN/PMMA composites with 0.7 vf AlN filler were improved to 1.87 W/(m K) and 4.4 (at 1 MHz), respectively. The experimental thermal conductivity and relative permittivity were compared with that from simulation model.