Graphene Nanoplatelets as Novel Reinforcement Filler in Poly(lactic acid)/Epoxidized Palm Oil Green Nanocomposites: Mechanical Properties
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Results and Discussion
2.1. X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
2.2. Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)
2.3. Tensile Properties
2.4. Flexural Properties
2.5. Impact Strength
2.6. Scanning Electron Microscopy
3. Experimental Section
3.1. Materials
3.2. Preparation of PLA/EPO/Graphene Nanoplatelets Nanocomposites
3.3. Characterization
3.3.1. Tensile Properties Measurement
3.3.2. Flexural Test
3.3.3. Izod Impact Test
3.3.4. X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
3.3.5. Brunauer–Emmet–Teller (BET)
3.3.6. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
4. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
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Sample Composition | Epoxidized palm olein |
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Oxygen Oxirane Content (%) | 3.2309 |
Acid Value (mg KOH/g sample) | 0.4287 |
Iodine Value (g I2/100 g sample) | 0.6371 |
Moisture Content | 0.08 |
pH | 5–6 |
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Chieng, B.W.; Ibrahim, N.A.; Wan Yunus, W.M.Z.; Hussein, M.Z.; Silverajah, V.S.G. Graphene Nanoplatelets as Novel Reinforcement Filler in Poly(lactic acid)/Epoxidized Palm Oil Green Nanocomposites: Mechanical Properties. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2012, 13, 10920-10934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms130910920
Chieng BW, Ibrahim NA, Wan Yunus WMZ, Hussein MZ, Silverajah VSG. Graphene Nanoplatelets as Novel Reinforcement Filler in Poly(lactic acid)/Epoxidized Palm Oil Green Nanocomposites: Mechanical Properties. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2012; 13(9):10920-10934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms130910920
Chicago/Turabian StyleChieng, Buong Woei, Nor Azowa Ibrahim, Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus, Mohd Zobir Hussein, and V. S. Giita Silverajah. 2012. "Graphene Nanoplatelets as Novel Reinforcement Filler in Poly(lactic acid)/Epoxidized Palm Oil Green Nanocomposites: Mechanical Properties" International Journal of Molecular Sciences 13, no. 9: 10920-10934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms130910920