Poly(propylene)/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites: Melt rheological behavior and thermal, electrical, and electronic properties

Yunfeng Li, Jiahua Zhu, Suying Wei, Jongeun Ryu, Luyi Sun, Zhanhu Guo

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Abstract

Poly(propylene) polymer nanocomposites containing graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) with different loadings are fabricated via a facile ex-situ solution approach. Improved thermal stability and higher crystallinity are observed in the PNCs. Both electrical conductivity and real permittivity increase with increasing GnP loading. Electrical conductivity percolation is observed at 12.0wt% GnP. The rheological behavior of the PNC melts are also investigated. It is found that the modulus and viscosity are reduced at small GnP loadings and increased above a critical loading.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1951-1959
Number of pages9
JournalMacromolecular Chemistry and Physics
Volume212
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Sep 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • electrical conductivity
  • graphene nanoplatelets
  • melt rheological behavior
  • poly(propylene)

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