Role of reinforcement on mechanical and thermal characteristics of polymer nano composites: A review. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Narendra Babu, Y.; Venkateswara Rao, M.; Gopala Krishna, A.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 44:Part 1(2021)
• Page Start: 2125
• Page End: 2130
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene -- Polycarbonate -- Halloysite nanotubes -- Polymer composites -- Melt extrusion; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.273
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Polymers, especially thermoplastics, have high growth in the industry and manufacturing purposes. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) has properties like processability, rubber content, while Polycarbonate (PC) has the properties of high impact strength and toughness. So, blending these two thermoplastics will give the higher beneficial blend at cheaper costs which are used in various applications. Halloysite Nanotubes (HNT) are naturally occurring eco-friendly nanomaterials and possess better mechanical and thermal properties. Furthermore, these HNT's are basically aluminosilicate clay materials for which Al2 Si2 O5 (OH)4 is given as the empirical formula. The present review paper provides more insight into the latest trends in the preparation and characterization of polymer composites. Further, the latest works associated with the mechanical and thermal characterization of ABS/PC and HNT composites were critically reviewed.