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Title: Enhancing electrical and tribological properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) matrix nanocomposite films by co-incorporation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes and silicon dioxide microparticles
Authors: Khun, Nay Win
Loong, Poh Yueh
Liu, Erjia
Li, Lin
Keywords: electrical resistance; friction; PMMA/MWCNT-SiO2-MP nanocomposite film; wear
Issue Date: 2015
Source: Khun, N. W., Loong, P. Y., Liu, E., & Li, L. (2015). Enhancing electrical and tribological properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) matrix nanocomposite films by co-incorporation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes and silicon dioxide microparticles. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 36(1), 23-30.
Series/Report no.: Journal of Polymer Engineering
Abstract: Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and silicon dioxide microparticles (SiO2-MPs) were co-incorporated in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) matrices to form PMMA/MWCNT-SiO2-MP nanocomposite films. The SiO2-MP content in the nanocomposite films was varied at a fixed MWCNT content of 4 wt% to investigate the effect of SiO2-MP content on the electrical and tribological properties of the PMMA/MWCNT-SiO2-MP nanocomposite films. The co-incorporation of MWCNTs and SiO2-MPs dramatically lowered the electrical resistance of the nanocomposite films compared to that of the PMMA film, while higher fractions of SiO2-MPs more effectively promoted the decrease in the electrical resistance of the nanocomposite films by improving the conductive networks formed by the MWCNTs in the PMMA matrices. Although the friction of the nanocomposite films significantly increased with increased SiO2-MP content due to the promoted mechanical interlocking between the surface asperities of two mating surfaces, the wear of the nanocomposite films was much less severe than that of the PMMA film during ball-on-disc tribological tests.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/82421
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40019
ISSN: 2191-0340
DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2014-0346
Schools: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 
Rights: © 2015 De Gruyter. This paper was published in Journal of Polymer Engineering and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of De Gruyter. The published version is available at: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2014-0346]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Fulltext Permission: open
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