Characterization of Wood and Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) Reinforced Polymer Composites.

ABSTRACT: This paper investigates the utilization of commercial masterbatches of graphene nanoplatelets to improve the properties of neat polymer and wood fiber composites manufactured by conventional processing methods. The effect of aspect ratio of the graphene platelets (represented by the different number of layers in the nanoplatelet) on the properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is discussed. The composites were characterized for their mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, impact) and physical characteristics (morphology, crystallization, and thermal stability). The effect of the addition of nanoplatelets on the thermal conductivity and diffusivity of the reinforced polymer with different contents of reinforcement was also investigated. In general, the mechanical performance of the

SUBMITTER: Al-Maqdasi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7254240 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature