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Enhanced Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) Polymer Blended with Nanographene

Research Abstract
Abstract: Background: The addition of nanofillers to polymers for enhanced performance is deliv-ering more interesting applications for aerospace, aeronautic industries, and other numerous nano-technical applications. Objective: The aim was, therefore, to examine the role of graphene nanopowder on the thermal stability and conductivity of the poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVA/PVP) polymer nanocomposites. Methods: In this work, graphene nanofillers were incorporated into the PVA/PVP polymer blended by solution mixing for the preparation of nanocomposite films. Results: Results showed that increasing graphene ratio improved thermal conductivity up to 330%, moreover enhancing hardness shore A up to 16.3% compared to pure PVA/PVP blend polymer. TGA analysis confirmed that the PVA/PVP and graphene network showed good thermal stability. Conclusion: From the present findings, it is proved that PVA/PVP blends have profound effects on thermal stability that cannot be attained by using individual counterparts. The property of the nano-composite depends on the host blend, morphology, and interfacial characteristics.
Research Authors
Seenaa Hussein, Alaa Abd-Elnaiem,Nadia Ali, Abdelazim Mebed
Research Department
Research Journal
Current Nanoscience
Research Pages
994 - 1001
Research Publisher
Bentham Science
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
16
Research Website
https://www.eurekaselect.com/180072/article
Research Year
2020