Abstract
Specimens of acidic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (AMWNTs) reinforced polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposites (AMWNTs-PVA) were prepared using different amounts of AMWNTs by the traditional solution casting, involving ultrasonic wave agitation. The microstructures and tensile properties of AMWNTs-PVA were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, dynamic mechanical analysis, and quasi-static tensile testing. AMWNTs had good compatibility with PVA and dispersed evenly in the PVA matrix. The incorporation of AMWNTs improved the tensile modulus and strength of the PVA. The shape recovery testing revealed the shape recovery capacity of AMWNTs-PVA. It was observed that the recovery ratio increased, and the shape recovery rate slightly decrease with the increase of AMWNTs content. The results showed that the AMWNTs had strong interaction with the segments of the PVA and hence affected the shape recovery behavior of PVA.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1299-1305 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
Volume | 129 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Aug 2013 |
Keywords
- composites
- stimuli-sensitive polymers
- structure-property relations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry