Synergistic Effect of Expanded Graphite/Carbon Black on the Physical and Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer

The present research work explored the effect of expanded graphite (EG) and modified EG (MEG) with and without carbon black (CB) on the mechanical, dynamic mechanical, thermal etc. properties of ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM). EG-and MEG-filled EPDM nanocomposites were fabricated in the...

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Published in:Polymer-plastics technology and engineering 2014-05, Vol.53 (7), p.716-724
Main Authors: Malas, Asish, Hatui, Goutam, Pal, Parthajit, Das, Chapal Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Carbon
Carbon black
Composites
Dienes
Dynamic mechanical properties
Ethylene
Exact sciences and technology
Expanded graphite
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Graphite
Mechanical properties
Nanocomposites
Polymer composites
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Propylene
Rubber
Synergistic effect
Technology of polymers
Terpolymers
Thermal analysis
Thermal stability
Thermomechanical properties
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Summary:The present research work explored the effect of expanded graphite (EG) and modified EG (MEG) with and without carbon black (CB) on the mechanical, dynamic mechanical, thermal etc. properties of ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM). EG-and MEG-filled EPDM nanocomposites were fabricated in the presence and absence of CB by direct mixing on an open two roll mill. The microstructure of the EPDM-based nanocomposites was investigated by wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopic (HR-TEM) analyses. EG- and MEG-loaded EPDM nanocomposites in the presence and absence of CB exhibited improved mechanical, dynamic mechanical properties and thermal stability.
ISSN:0360-2559
1525-6111
DOI:10.1080/03602559.2013.877928