研究目的
To investigate the effect of nonfunctionalized, carboxylated, and amine-functionalized porous graphene on the mechanical properties, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity of epoxy-based nanocomposites.
研究成果
Functionalized porous graphene, especially amine-functionalized, significantly improves the toughness, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity of epoxy nanocomposites without compromising modulus and tensile strength. This is attributed to better dispersion and chemical interactions with the epoxy matrix. The findings suggest potential applications in industries requiring enhanced material properties.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific types of functionalized graphene and epoxy resin; results may not generalize to other nanomaterials or polymers. The functionalization processes and dispersion methods could be optimized further. The electrical conductivity measurements might be affected by contact resistance despite using a four-probe technique.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved preparing epoxy nanocomposites with varying contents (
2:5, 1, and 2 wt %) of nonfunctionalized porous graphene (NPG), carboxylated porous graphene (CNPG), and amine-functionalized porous graphene (ANPG). The nanomaterials were synthesized and functionalized using chemical methods, and their dispersion in the epoxy matrix was optimized with a reactive diluent. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples included neat epoxy and nanocomposites with different loadings of nanomaterials, as specified in Table I of the paper. Materials were sourced from commercial suppliers and synthesized in-house.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Epoxy resin (Epiran 06), hardener (triethylene tetramine, TETA), reactive diluent (EPOTEC RD108), NPG synthesized via CVD, CNPG and ANPG prepared by chemical modification. Equipment included universal electronic machine (GoTech AL-3000) for tensile tests, impact tester (XCJ-400), FE-SEM for morphology, DMTA for thermomechanical analysis, TGA (Q50, TA Instruments), DSC (Q2000, TA Instruments), multimeter (BK PRECISION A5491) for electrical conductivity, and optical light microscopy (OPTIKA B-380).
4:0). Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Nanomaterials were dispersed in epoxy-diluent mixture via mechanical stirring and sonication, followed by addition of hardener, molding, and curing. Tests were conducted according to ASTM standards for tensile (D-638) and impact (D-256) properties.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data from mechanical, thermal, and electrical tests were analyzed to determine properties such as modulus, toughness, Tg, and conductivity, with averages reported from multiple samples.
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Epiran 06
Persian Gulf Petrochemical Company
Epoxy resin used as the matrix material in nanocomposites.
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TETA
Sigma-Aldrich
Hardener for curing the epoxy resin.
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EPOTEC RD108
Aditya Birla Chemicals
Reactive diluent to lower viscosity and improve dispersion.
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Universal Electronic Machine
GoTech AL-3000
GoTech
Used for tensile testing of specimens.
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Impact Tester
XCJ-400
Used for impact strength testing.
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Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy
Used to examine fracture surface morphology.
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Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analyzer
Used for thermomechanical analysis.
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Thermogravimetric Analyzer
Q50
TA Instruments
Used for thermal stability analysis.
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Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Q2000
TA Instruments
Used for thermal analysis and determining glass transition temperature.
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Multimeter
BK PRECISION A5491
BK PRECISION
Used for electrical conductivity measurements.
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Optical Light Microscope
OPTIKA B-380
OPTIKA
Used to investigate dispersion of nanoparticles.
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