The three-dimensional (3D) expanded graphite-carbon nanotube (EG-CNT) nanocomposite was prepared by in situ growing CNTs between graphite layers in thermally expanded graphite. The morphology and microstructure of the nanocomoposite were characterized by SEM, TEM, Raman and XRD analyses, respectively. The results show that intimately contacted EG-CNT interface has been formed within the multila...

A nanocomposite containing polypropylene (PP) and nano α-Al2O3 particles was prepared using a Haake internal mixer. Mechanical tests, such as tensile and flexural tests, showed that mechanical properties of the composite were enhanced by addition of nano α-Al2O3 particles and dispersant agent to the polymer. Tensile strength was approximately ∼ 16% higher than pure PP by increasing the nano α-A...

Biodegradable nanocomposite films were prepared by incorporation of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) into alginate biopolymer using the solution casting method. The effects of CNF content (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 wt %) on mechanical, biodegradability and swelling behavior of the nanocomposite films were determined. The results showed that the tensile modulus value of the nanocomposite films increased...

Nanocomposite thin films comprised of metastable metal carbides in a carbon matrix have a wide variety of applications ranging from hard coatings to magnetics and energy storage and conversion. While their deposition using nonequilibrium techniques is established, the understanding of the dynamic evolution of such metastable nanocomposites under thermal equilibrium conditions at elevated temper...

Ionic liquids (ILs) are salts with low melting point close to room temperature. They have interesting solvent properties and are able to dissolve some polar molecules. Polyvinyl formal-IL (1-Ethyl-3methylimidazoliumtosylate) nanocomposite electrolyte with layered filler was synthesized by solution cast technique. Changes in surface morphology have been observed using optical microscopy and scan...

Wear tests were performed with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) + Al2O3 nanocomposites on various manufactured surfaces to determine whether or not the wear resistance of these nanocomposites is a strong function of surface preparation. Four different surface finishes of grade 304 stainless steel counterfaces were used: electropolished (Rq = 88 nm), lapped (Rq = 161 nm), wet-sanded (Rq = 390 nm),...

Polymeric materials containing nanometer (nm) size particles are being introduced to provide compact shapes for low and medium voltage insulation equipment. The nanocomposites may provide superior electrical performance when compared with those available currently, such as lower dielectric losses and increased dielectric strength, tracking and erosion resistance, and surface hydrophobicity. All...

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The thermal degradation behaviour of polyacrylate and its zinc oxide composites were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetry (TG) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Reaction mechanisms of polymer degradation with and without ZnO particles were obtained. Filler-free polyacrylate exhibited one DSC peak, indicating that the polymer was degraded wi...