Microstructural study of graphite filled polyethylene terephthalate nanocomposites

P. Douglas, G. Walker, D. Jones

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Abstract

Nanographite (NG) produced from milling by high pressure homogenisation was compounded in a Twin Screw Extruder with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). The resultant PET-NG pellets, produced in a variety of compositions (0-2% w/w) were subjected to Rheology, DSC, Electrical Resistivity and Tensile Analysis. No nucleation of the PET was noted even at low concentrations - 0.l%wlw NG. Viscosity of the blends was increased with addition of NG thus allowing for greater continuity of the fibres spun at the faster haul off rate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009
PublisherSociety of Plastics Engineers
Pages1850-1854
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781615673278
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 22 Jun 200924 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameAnnual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
Volume3

Conference

Conference67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period22/06/0924/06/09

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