Synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide/carboxymethylcellulose/alginate composite blend films

In this work, graphene oxide/carboxymethylcellulose/alginate (GO/CMC/Alg) composite blends were prepared by a simple solution mixing-evaporation method. The resulting structure, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of the blends were investigated by wide-angle X-ray diffractometry, Fourier t...

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Published in:Carbohydrate polymers 2014-09, Vol.110, p.18-25
Main Authors: YADAV, Mithilesh, KYONG YOP RHEE, PARK, S. J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:In this work, graphene oxide/carboxymethylcellulose/alginate (GO/CMC/Alg) composite blends were prepared by a simple solution mixing-evaporation method. The resulting structure, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of the blends were investigated by wide-angle X-ray diffractometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and mechanical testing. The obtained findings revealed that CMC, Alg, and graphene oxide were able to form a homogeneous mixture. When compared to a CMC/Alg blend, the incorporation of 1 wt% graphene oxide improved the tensile strength and Young's modulus by 40% and 1128%, respectively. In addition, the GO/CMC/Alg composite blend film showed a higher storage modulus than the CMC/Alg blend.
ISSN:0144-8617
1879-1344
DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.03.037