Graphene-based multilayered poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites via forced assembly coextrusion

Xiguang Li, Gregoiy B. McKenna, Guillaume Miquelard-Garnier, Alain Guinault, Gilles Regnier, Artur Rozanski

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Abstract

The ability to achieve enhanced mechanical properties through in-plane orientation of platelet-like nanofillers is a challenge for nanocomposite fabrication and performance. Here we use forced assembly to orient graphene nanoplatelets in PMMAIPMMA-graphene films produced through multilayer coextrusion. Electron microscopy confirms the alternating layer structure of PMMA and PMMA containing oriented graphene. Relative reinforcement of 11 % at a concentration of 0.2 wt % graphene in the total fiLm was achieved without loss of toughness. The reinforcement is attributed to the planar orientation and improved dispersion of the graphene as the layer thickness decreases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages606-610
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2014
Event72nd Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers: The Plastics Conference, ANTEC 2014 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: Apr 28 2014Apr 30 2014

Conference

Conference72nd Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers: The Plastics Conference, ANTEC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period04/28/1404/30/14

Keywords

  • Forced assembly
  • Graphene
  • Multilayer coextrusion
  • Nanocomposites
  • Planar orientation
  • Reinforcement

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