Preparation of high performance PP/ reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites through a combined in situ polymerization and masterbatch method

Journal Title: Polyolefins Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Despite the great potential of graphene as a nanofiller, achieving homogeneous dispersion remains the key challenge for effectively reinforcing polyolefin (such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP)) nanocomposites. Therefore, in this research, we report a facile combined in situ polymerization and masterbatch method for fabricating PP/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposites. In the polymerization stage, the synthesized catalyst exhibited a very high activity toward propylene polymerization, while the resultant PP/rGO with a very high isotactic index (I.I. = 99.3), broad molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn = 14.9), and thermal stability was produced. After meltblending with commercial PP, a significantly increased modulus along with no observable change in tensile strength and elongation-at-break were achieved via the addition of a very small amount of rGO; these properties resulted from the suitable dispersion and good interface adhesion of the graphene sheet and PP matrix. Thus, this work provides a method for production of high performance PP.

Authors and Affiliations

He-Xin Zhang, Seung-Ri Lee, Dong-Ho Lee, Xue-Quan Zhang, Keun-Byoung Yoon

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  • EP ID EP283185
  • DOI 10.22063/POJ.2016.1375
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He-Xin Zhang, Seung-Ri Lee, Dong-Ho Lee, Xue-Quan Zhang, Keun-Byoung Yoon (2017). Preparation of high performance PP/ reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites through a combined in situ polymerization and masterbatch method. Polyolefins Journal, 4(1), 69-77. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-283185