Melt extrudate swell behavior of multi-walled carbon nanotubes filled-polypropylene composites

J. Z. Liang, C. Y. Chen, T. Y. Zhou, S. Y. Zou, W. F. Huang, Chi Pong Tsui, Chak Yin Tang, Vesna Mišković-Stanković

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Abstract

It was found that the values of the extrudate swell ratio of the composites increased nonlinearly with increasing apparent shear rates, while the values of the extrudate swell ratio decreased almost linearly with increasing temperature. The values of the melt extrudate swell ratio increased approximately linearly with increasing shear stress, while decreased approximately nonlinearly with an increase of the MWCNT weight fraction. In addition, the extrudate swell mechanisms were discussed with observation of the fracture surface of the extrudate using a scanning electronic microscopy. This study provides a basis for further development of MWCNTs reinforced polymer composites with desirable mechanical and thermal properties. POLYM. COMPOS., 38:2433–2439, 2017.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2433-2439
Number of pages7
JournalPolymer Composites
Volume38
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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