Processing and property improvement of polymeric composites with added ZnO nanoparticles through microinjection molding
The use of nanoparticulates in polymeric materials has become a potential alternative for organic–inorganic composite materials because of their versatility in property modification and ease of batch fabrication. This paper investigates the kneading and mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) wi...
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Published in | Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 102; no. 6; pp. 6009 - 6016 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Hoboken
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
15.12.2006
Wiley |
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Summary: | The use of nanoparticulates in polymeric materials has become a potential alternative for organic–inorganic composite materials because of their versatility in property modification and ease of batch fabrication. This paper investigates the kneading and mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) with added nano‐ZnO powder in sizes of 10–30 nm, through batch kneading and microinjection molding processes. The results show that the PP microgears with added ZnO nanoparticles are well replicated with clear structural definition. The resulting composites with a small amount of nanofiller added exhibit significant improvement in wear resistance and mechanical properties. The possible strengthening and wearing mechanisms is discussed based on the investigation of the worn and fractured surfaces of the composites. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 102: 6009–6016, 2006 |
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Bibliography: | istex:FBF039EFE844233DB61787631C80BF53D5C89E7A ArticleID:APP25195 ark:/67375/WNG-PF53GHZL-C National Science Council (NSC) - No. NSC93-2212-E-262-004 ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-1 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 0021-8995 1097-4628 |
DOI: | 10.1002/app.25195 |