Elastic properties of UV irradiated polyethylene-octene copolymer composites with functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Issue 173 (23rd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Merijs Meri, R.; Zicans, J.; Ivanova, T.; Bitenieks, J.; Reinholds, I.; Abele, A.; Roja, Zh.
• Is Part Of: Integrated ferroelectrics. Issue 173(2016)
• Page Start: 147
• Page End: 152
• Publication Date: 2016-07-23
• Subjects: Carbon nanotubes -- polyethylene -- nanocomposites; Ferroelectric devices -- Periodicals; Integrated circuits -- Periodicals; 537.244805
• DOI: 10.1080/10584587.2016.1187056
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-4587

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Polyethylene-octene copolymer (E38) is melt compounded with carboxylated carbon nanotubes (CNT-COOH) in the presence of maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (PEgMA). The effects of CNT-COOH in the amount of 1–10 wt. % on the mechanical properties of E38 based composite are investigated. It is revealed that addition of CNT-COOH considerably increases the stiffness and mechanical strength of the E38 based composites. The effect of UV irradiation on the structure as well as on the mechanical properties of E38/PEgMA/CNT-COOH composites is also investigated. Results of the investigation testify that UV resistance of the E38 based composites increases by increasing the content of CNT-COOH.