Abstract
We have investigated the synthesis and fabrication of a hybrid nanocomposite fiber system based on a combination of Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a secondary flexible polymer phase (Nylon-6), reinforced with carbon nanotubes. The goal of this work is to implement a high performance multi-phase fiber system possessing mutually exclusive properties of both high strength and toughness.
Spinning of fibers from Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) using conventional melt extrusion process is challenging due to its very high entanglement density and melt flow viscosity. We have implemented a production process for fabrication of hybrid nanocomposite fibers from a blend of UHMWPE, Nylon-6 and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT), using our lab-scale solution spinning line.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Oct 20 2014 |
| Event | Keynote Lecture, the 3rd Global Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE 2014) - Duration: Oct 20 2014 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Keynote Lecture, the 3rd Global Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE 2014) |
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| Period | 10/20/14 → … |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Hybrod nanocomposite fiber system
- UHMWPE
- Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
DC Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering