Attapulgite fibers were modified by polyurethane, forming polyurethane grafted attapulgite (AT-PU), which was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoe...Attapulgite fibers were modified by polyurethane, forming polyurethane grafted attapulgite (AT-PU), which was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Nylon 6/AT-PU nanocomposites of different modified attapulgite loadings were prepared by melt blending in a twin screw extruder. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation on the fracture surfaces of the nanocomposites showed not only a uniform dispersion of AT-PU but also a strong interfacial adhesion with the matrix. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) were used to illustrate the infiuence of AT-PU particles on the thermal properties of the nylon 6/AT-PU nanocomposites. The results indicated that the addition of attapulgite probably induced the heterogeneous nucleation and was favorable for the formation of γ -crystalline form, and that the higher thermal stability was obtained for the composites.展开更多
In nanocomposites,the interphase thickness may be comparable to the size of nano-particles,and hence,the effect of interphase layers on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites may be substantial.The interphase thi...In nanocomposites,the interphase thickness may be comparable to the size of nano-particles,and hence,the effect of interphase layers on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites may be substantial.The interphase thickness to the nano-particle size ratio and properties variability across the interphase thickness are the most important affecting parameters on the overall behavior of nanocomposites.In this study,the effect of properties variability across the interphase thickness on the overall elastic and elastoplastic properties of a polymeric clay nanocomposite(PCN)using a functionally graded(FG)interphase is investigated in detail.The results of the computational homogenization on the mesoscopic level show that Young’s modulus variation of the interphase has a significant effect on the overall elastic response of nanocomposites in a higher clay weight ratio(Wt).Moreover,strength variation through the interphase has a notable effect on the elasto-plastic properties of PCNs.Also,the increase or decrease in stiffness of interphase from clay to matrix and vice versa have a similar effect in the overall behavior of nanocomposites.展开更多
基金Funded by the Natural Science Fundation of China and China Academy of Engineering Physics (10776014)the Science and Technology Supporting Item of Jiangsu Province,China(BE2009159)
文摘Attapulgite fibers were modified by polyurethane, forming polyurethane grafted attapulgite (AT-PU), which was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Nylon 6/AT-PU nanocomposites of different modified attapulgite loadings were prepared by melt blending in a twin screw extruder. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation on the fracture surfaces of the nanocomposites showed not only a uniform dispersion of AT-PU but also a strong interfacial adhesion with the matrix. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) were used to illustrate the infiuence of AT-PU particles on the thermal properties of the nylon 6/AT-PU nanocomposites. The results indicated that the addition of attapulgite probably induced the heterogeneous nucleation and was favorable for the formation of γ -crystalline form, and that the higher thermal stability was obtained for the composites.
文摘In nanocomposites,the interphase thickness may be comparable to the size of nano-particles,and hence,the effect of interphase layers on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites may be substantial.The interphase thickness to the nano-particle size ratio and properties variability across the interphase thickness are the most important affecting parameters on the overall behavior of nanocomposites.In this study,the effect of properties variability across the interphase thickness on the overall elastic and elastoplastic properties of a polymeric clay nanocomposite(PCN)using a functionally graded(FG)interphase is investigated in detail.The results of the computational homogenization on the mesoscopic level show that Young’s modulus variation of the interphase has a significant effect on the overall elastic response of nanocomposites in a higher clay weight ratio(Wt).Moreover,strength variation through the interphase has a notable effect on the elasto-plastic properties of PCNs.Also,the increase or decrease in stiffness of interphase from clay to matrix and vice versa have a similar effect in the overall behavior of nanocomposites.