Dispersion of graphite nanoplates in melt mixed PC/SAN polymer blends and its influence on rheological and electrical properties

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Contributors

  • Marco Liebscher - , Chair of Construction Materials (First author)
  • Jan Domurath - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Université de Bretagne Sud (Author)
  • Marina Saphiannikova - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Michael Thomas Müller - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Gert Heinrich - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Petra Pötschke - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)

Abstract

The state of dispersion of two types of graphite nanoplates, namely graphene nanoplates (GnPs) and expanded graphite (EG), in polycarbonate (PC)/poly(styrene-acrylonitrile) (SAN) = 60/40 wt.% blends prepared with a two-stage melt-mixing approach is investigated and its influence on the melt rheological and electrical properties is evaluated. By using two different parameter sets in the first mixing step, different states of the filler dispersion are achieved in the PC. After mixing with SAN, the more stringent premixing conditions (higher mixing speed and longer mixing time) resulted in a lower proportion of visible graphitic structures. The EG achieved a better dispersion than the GnPs. The electrical conductivity is lower for each filler type when the samples show a better dispersion. On the other hand, a better dispersion led to a higher reinforcing effect (as observed in melt rheological studies). By determining the shear dilution exponent and applying the Eilers equation to the rheological results, the strengthening effect and the differences in the state of the filler dispersion between the two premixing conditions were evaluated.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number122577
JournalPolymer
Volume200
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jun 2020
Peer-reviewedYes

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Keywords

  • Eilers equation, Electrical properties, Graphite nanoplates, Melt-rheological properties, Polymer blend