Rheological characterization of nanoparticle filled polymeric systems

  • Kim, Byoung-Chul (Division of Applied Chemical & Bio Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Chae, Dong-Wook (Division of Applied Chemical & Bio Engineering, Hanyang University)
  • 발행 : 2006.10.13

초록

This study focuses on the effects of dispersion method of a nanoparticle in a polymer matrix such as melt mixing, solution blending, and in-situ polymerization on the physical properties of the nanocomposites. Introduction of a nanoparticle to a polymer resulted in some unusual physical properties. In some cases the nanoparticle played a role of a nucleating agent, leading to decreasing induction time to crystallization. In addition, the dispersion state of the nanoparticle in the polymer matrix also had a significant influence on the physical properties of the nanocomposites. Hence the method of introducing the nanoparticle to the polymer made contribution to the rheological properties of the nanocomposite systems.

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