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The present work deals with the effect of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) and functionalized (carboxyl and amine) MWCNT on the mechanical properties of the PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer composite. The MWCNT and functionalized (carboxyl and amine) MWCNT concentration varied as 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 weight percentages. Compositeswere prepared by using a melt compounding method using a twin-screw extruder and all testing samples were prepared using an injection molding machine as per American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Samples were tested for tensile strength, impact strength, flexural strength, heat deflection temperature, hardness, and density. There is an increase in the tensile strength, impact strength, flexural strength, and heat deflection temperature, with percentage increase in filler loading up to 0.5 %, followed by decrease in it with higher filler loading. The increase is maximum for amine functionalized MWCNT.
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Highlights
1. Study focuses on performance of high temperature polymer-PAEK based nanocomposites
2. The incorporation of functionalized MWCNT in PAEK matrix enhances the mechanical properties of composites than PAEK/MWCNT composites.
3. Addition of MWCNT and functionalized MWCNT in PAEK resulting in improved mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact strength, hardness and flexural strength.
4. PAEK nanocomposites exhibit good capabilities for various material applications.
Type of Study:
Research Paper |
Subject:
Composites