Formation of nanocomposites of Styrene and its Copolymers using Graphite as the Nanomaterial
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2005
Source Publication
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
Abstract
Graphite-polymer nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending of various graphites (virgin graphite, expandable graphites, and expanded graphite) with polystyrene and its copolymers (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)). Nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, cone calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis and evaluation of mechanical properties. Nanocomposite formation occurs at higher loadings (3–5%) of expandable graphites but not for virgin or expanded graphite. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Recommended Citation
Uhl, Fawn Marie; Yao, Qiang; and Wilkie, Charles A., "Formation of nanocomposites of Styrene and its Copolymers using Graphite as the Nanomaterial" (2005). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 175.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/175
Comments
Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Volume 16, Issue 7, pp 533–540 (July, 2005). DOI: 10.1002/pat.612