Abstract
Nanocomposites are critically influenced by interfacial interactions between the reinforcement and matrix. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) of varying molecular weights were prepared and grafted-to single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), to improve the interfacial interaction with a homopolymer PVOH matrix. Nanocomposite fibers were coagulation spun across a broad range of loading fractions, controlled by the spinning dope composition. An intermediate grafted-PVOH molecular weight (10 kDa) maximized grafting ratio, and the final composite mechanical performance; the positive effects were attributed to the increased degree of dispersion of the SWCNTs in the dope, as well as the favorable interface. The PVOH grafting increased the stability of the SWCNT loading fractions (up to 45 wt.%), offering increased strength (up to 1100 MPa) and stiffness (up to 38.5 GPa); at the same time, strain-to-failures remained high (up to 23.3%), resulting in high toughness (up to 125 J g−1).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 162-171 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 146 |
Issue number | 0008-6223 |
Early online date | 23 Jan 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2019 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Materials Science
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Hannah Leese
- Department of Chemical Engineering - Reader
- Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT)
- Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change
- Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio)
- Bath Institute for the Augmented Human
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Raman confocal microscope RENISHAM INVIA
Material and Chemical Characterisation (MC2)Facility/equipment: Equipment
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STA 441 F1 Jupiter Simultaneous Thermal Analyser
Lawrence, M.
Department of Architecture & Civil EngineeringFacility/equipment: Equipment