Effect of MWNTs and SiC-Coated MWNTs on Properties of PEEK/LCP Blend. (17th November 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nayak, Ganesh Chandra; Rajasekar, R.; Bose, Saswata; Das, Chapal Kumar
• Other Names: Lukehart Charles M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nanotechnology. Volume 2009(2009)
• Publication Date: 2009-11-17
• Subjects: Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology; Periodicals; Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2009/759374
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9503

Abstract

Abstract : Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were modified with polycarbosilane-derived silicon carbide (SiC) to improve its dispersion in the polymer matrix. PEEK/LCP/MWNTs nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending. TEM images show the improved dispersion of SiC-coated MWNTs against agglomerated structure of pure MWNTs in the blend. FESEM images shows better fibrillation of LCP in presence of SiC-coated MWNTs. TGA reveals that nanocomposites with SiC-coated MWNTs shows higher thermal stability than MWNTs filled blend system. Based on enhanced dispersion, storage modulus, tensile modulus and tensile strength were increased drastically with the incorporation of SiC-coated MWNTs. Glass transition temperature of the nanocomposites shows significant improvement with the incorporation of MWNTs.