Nanocomposites with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane nanofillers – characterization of morphology, thermal and mechanical properties
Nanocomposites with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane nanofillers – characterization of morphology, thermal and mechanical properties
Author(s): Arkadiusz Niemczyk, Katarzyna Dziubek, Łukasz Korach, Michał Dutkiewicz, Marek GrzymekSubject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies
Published by: Centrum Badań i Innowacji Pro-Akademia
Keywords: nanocomposites; polyethylene; silsesquioxanes;
Summary/Abstract: High-density polyethylene nanocomposites with hydroxy-hepta(iso-butyl)-octasilsesquioxane (POSS-(i-Bu)7OH) and hydroxy-hepta(iso-octyl)-octasilsesquioxane (POSS-(i-Oct)7OH) as nanofillers were prepared by melt blending. The morphological, thermal and mechanical properties as well as processability of obtained nanocomposites were characterized. POSS nanofillers were homogenously dispersed in polymeric matrix. High compatibility between nanofiller and polymer induced enhanced thermal stability, Charpy impact strength and melt flow rate for composite materials. POSS particles acted also as a nucleating agent for polyethylene crystallization in the nanocomposite.
Journal: Acta Innovations
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 21
- Page Range: 5-12
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English