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Development of nanoparticle-filled polypropylene-based single polymer composite foams.

Ákos Görbe¹, László József Varga¹, Tamás Bárány^1,2

¹Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary.

|October 9, 2023

Summary

This study developed nanoparticle-filled polypropylene composites with enhanced energy absorption and stiffness. Foaming and multi-wall carbon nanotube reinforcement significantly improved properties without compromising impact performance.

Keywords:

Foaming Impact properties Mechanical properties Nanocomposites Single polymer composites (SPC)

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Single polymer composites (SPCs) offer tunable properties for various applications.
Enhancing energy absorption and stiffness in polymer foams is crucial for structural integrity.
Nanoparticle reinforcement presents a pathway to improve mechanical performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and investigate nanoparticle-filled polypropylene-based single polymer composite foams.
To enhance the energy absorption and stiffness of SPCs through matrix modification.
To evaluate the effect of foaming and multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) reinforcement on composite properties.

Main Methods:

Production of SPCs using polypropylene fabric reinforcement and amorphous poly-alpha-olefin (APAO) or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)/APAO blend matrices.
Application of a foaming process to enhance energy absorption.
Incorporation of MWCNTs into the matrices for nano-reinforcement.
Characterization of mechanical properties (tensile, impact) and matrix impregnation using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Main Results:

Foaming significantly increased energy absorption of SPCs while preserving tensile properties relative to density.
APAO matrix showed better fabric impregnation due to low viscosity, leading to more effective foaming.
Composites with TPE/APAO matrices exhibited superior tensile properties.
MWCNT reinforcement enhanced stiffness and tensile properties without negatively impacting impact performance.
SEM confirmed improved MWCNT dispersion within APAO matrices.

Conclusions:

Matrix modification, foaming, and MWCNT reinforcement are effective strategies to enhance the performance of polypropylene-based SPCs.
The developed composite foams demonstrate a promising balance of high energy absorption, stiffness, and retained impact properties.
The study highlights the potential of tailored SPCs for applications requiring lightweight and robust materials.