• 文献标题:   Effect of graphene nanoplatelet addition on properties of thermo-responsive shape memory polyurethane-based nanocomposite
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   KAUSAR A, RAHMAN AU
  • 作者关键词:   graphene nanoplatelet, polyurethane, gyroid, tensile strength, shape memory
  • 出版物名称:   FULLERENES NANOTUBES CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES
  • ISSN:   1536-383X EI 1536-4046
  • 通讯作者地址:   Quaid I Azam Univ Campus
  • 被引频次:   16
  • DOI:   10.1080/1536383X.2016.1144592
  • 出版年:   2016

▎ 摘  要

Graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) was added as reinforcement to novel blend of polyurethane (PU) and poly (ethylene-co-ethyl acrylate-co-maleic anhydride) (PEEAMA) with an intended application for heat-induced shape recovery. Objective of the study was to explore the effect of GNP addition on morphology, mechanical properties, and heat-induced shape recovery. Physical inter-linking of GNP platelets to blend components directed unique self-assembled pattern. Neat blend revealed gyroid morphology while addition of functional GNP initiated well-defined double gyroid pattern on folds of primary gyroid structure. At a concentration of 5 wt.% GNP, the nanocomposite film showed highest improvement in tensile strength (54%) and Young's modulus (57%) as compared to blend. The nanocomposite samples showed shape recovery phenomenon at T-m (60 degrees C). In 5 wt.% GNP-loaded nanocomposite, the original shape of samples was nearly 96% recovered within 7 s.