Polymers and Polymer Composites

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF ANTISTATIC NYLON-6 FILLED WITH ZnO WHISKERS

April 1, 2006 By: Ming Liang Luo; Guang Rui Lao; Ji Hui He; Jian Qing Zhao; Wei Zhuang Chen Research article

Title: PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF ANTISTATIC NYLON-6 FILLED WITH ZnO WHISKERS
Page Range: p.421-431
Author(s): Ming Liang Luo; Guang Rui Lao; Ji Hui He; Jian Qing Zhao; Wei Zhuang Chen
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Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites
Issue Year: ppc
Volume: 14
Issue No: No. 4

Abstract
Nylon-6 antistatic composites filled with zinc oxide whiskers were prepared by melt blending. The whiskers were treated with a coupling agent. Electrical, mechanical and rheological properties were determined and the effect of the zinc oxide whisker loading on these properties, was determined. The structure of the composites, their morphology, thermal properties and crystallisation behaviour were characterised by FTIR, SEM, TGA, WAXD and DSC. Results showed that the whiskers were well dispersed in the nylon-6 matrix. Crystallinity, melt temperature, tensile strength and hardness decreased gradually with increasing whisker content, but the antistatic performance, processing properties and thermal stability improved. 24 refs.


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