Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler

The present paper investigates the behavior of experimental polypropylene ternary nanocomposites produced in the laboratory under different process conditions using multiwall carbon nanotube as secondary filler. Full factorial experimental design was explored to study the effect of temperature, mix...

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Main Authors:	Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq, Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid, Yusof, Faridah, Shah, Qasim Hussain, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu
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Language:	English
Published:	David Publishing 2011
Subjects:	TA401 Materials of engineering and construction
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/1/Salawudeenpaper_3-2011.pdf

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spelling	iium-26752013-06-27T04:16:31Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/ Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid Yusof, Faridah Shah, Qasim Hussain Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu TA401 Materials of engineering and construction The present paper investigates the behavior of experimental polypropylene ternary nanocomposites produced in the laboratory under different process conditions using multiwall carbon nanotube as secondary filler. Full factorial experimental design was explored to study the effect of temperature, mixing speed and carbon nanotube (CNT) loading on the morphological and mechanical features of the ternary nanocomposites following the determination of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAgPP) percentage required for the intermediate composite. Tensile properties and morphological characterization were studied using universal tensile machine (UTM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) machines respectively. The results revealed that process temperature and CNT loading influences both the morphological and mechanical properties of polypropylene ternary nanocomposites, whereas, the mixing speed has little effect on these properties. Specifically, CNT loading in amount less than 1% showed better tensile strength and stiffness while the strength falls off at 1% CNT loading. Morphological studies indicate better dispersion of CNT in the binary composite system at process temperature of 170 °C and formation of agglomerates at 250 °C. The present study suggests that CNT loading and process temperature lower than 1% and 200 °C respectively produces polypropylene ternary nanocomposites with better mechanical properties and enhanced dispersion of the CNT in the composite system at a moderate mixing speed slightly above 100 rpm. David Publishing 2011-02-10 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/1/Salawudeenpaper_3-2011.pdf Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq and Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid and Yusof, Faridah and Shah, Qasim Hussain and Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu (2011) Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler. Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 5. pp. 130-144. ISSN 1934-8959 http://www.davidpublishing.com
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spellingShingle	TA401 Materials of engineering and construction Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid Yusof, Faridah Shah, Qasim Hussain Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler
description	The present paper investigates the behavior of experimental polypropylene ternary nanocomposites produced in the laboratory under different process conditions using multiwall carbon nanotube as secondary filler. Full factorial experimental design was explored to study the effect of temperature, mixing speed and carbon nanotube (CNT) loading on the morphological and mechanical features of the ternary nanocomposites following the determination of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAgPP) percentage required for the intermediate composite. Tensile properties and morphological characterization were studied using universal tensile machine (UTM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) machines respectively. The results revealed that process temperature and CNT loading influences both the morphological and mechanical properties of polypropylene ternary nanocomposites, whereas, the mixing speed has little effect on these properties. Specifically, CNT loading in amount less than 1% showed better tensile strength and stiffness while the strength falls off at 1% CNT loading. Morphological studies indicate better dispersion of CNT in the binary composite system at process temperature of 170 °C and formation of agglomerates at 250 °C. The present study suggests that CNT loading and process temperature lower than 1% and 200 °C respectively produces polypropylene ternary nanocomposites with better mechanical properties and enhanced dispersion of the CNT in the composite system at a moderate mixing speed slightly above 100 rpm.
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author	Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid Yusof, Faridah Shah, Qasim Hussain Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu
author_facet	Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid Yusof, Faridah Shah, Qasim Hussain Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu
author_sort	Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq
title	Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler
title_short	Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler
title_full	Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler
title_fullStr	Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler
title_full_unstemmed	Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler
title_sort	effect of processing conditions in the preparation of pp-ternary nanocomposite using mwcnt as secondary filler
publisher	David Publishing
publishDate	2011
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2675/1/Salawudeenpaper_3-2011.pdf
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Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler

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