Graphene and Polyethylene: A Strong Combination Towards Multifunctional Nanocomposites

Autor: Mar López-González, Araceli Flores, Fabrizio Marra, Gary Ellis, Marián Gómez-Fatou, Horacio J. Salavagione
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Polymers, Vol 12, Iss 9, p 2094 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2073-4360
DOI: 10.3390/polym12092094
Popis: The key to the preparation of polymer nanocomposites with new or improved properties resides in the homogeneous dispersion of the filler and in the efficient load transfer between components through strong filler/polymer interfacial interactions. This paper reports on the preparation of a series of nanocomposites of graphene and a polyolefin using different experimental approaches, with the final goal of obtaining multifunctional materials. A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is employed as the matrix, while unmodified and chemically modified graphene fillers are used. By selecting the correct combination as well as the adequate preparation process, the nanocomposites display optimized thermal and mechanical properties, while also conferring good gas barrier properties and significant levels of electrical conductivity.
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