Enhanced mechanical and thermal properties of CNT/HDPE nanocomposite using MMT as secondary filler

M. E. Ali Mohsin, Agus Arsad, H. Fouad, M. Jawaid, Othman Y. Alothman

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Abstract

This study explains the influence of secondary filler on the dispersion of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced high density polyethylene (HDPE) nanocomposites (CNT/HDPE). In order to understand the mixed-fillers system, Montmorillonite (MMT) was added to CNT/HDPE nanocomposites. It was followed by investigating their effect on the thermal, mechanical and XRD properties of the aforesaid nanocomposite. Incorporation of 3 wt% each of MMT into CNT/HDPE nanocomposite resulted to the increased values for the tensile and flexural strength, as compared to the pure HDPE matrix. The thermal analysis result showed improved thermal stability of the formulated nanocomposites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTimes of Polymers (TOP) and Composites 2014 - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Times of Polymers (TOP) and Composites
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Pages206-209
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9780735412330
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Times of Polymers (TOP) and Composites 2014 - Ischia, Italy
Duration: Jun 22 2014Jun 26 2014

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1599
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Times of Polymers (TOP) and Composites 2014
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityIschia
Period6/22/146/26/14

Keywords

  • Carbon nanotube and nanocomposite
  • Montmorillonite
  • Secondary filler

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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