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Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have attracted tremendous interest due to their unique properties and bonding capabilities. This study focuses on the effect of GNP dispersion on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological behavior of GNP/epoxy nanocomposites. This study aims to understand how the dispe...

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Main Authors: Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin, Sapuan, S.M., Hassan, Mohd Roshdi
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Published: KeAi Communications Co. 2024
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spelling my.upm.eprints.1133552024-11-19T08:19:40Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113355/ Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin Sapuan, S.M. Hassan, Mohd Roshdi Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have attracted tremendous interest due to their unique properties and bonding capabilities. This study focuses on the effect of GNP dispersion on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological behavior of GNP/epoxy nanocomposites. This study aims to understand how the dispersion of GNPs affects the properties of epoxy nanocomposite and to identify the best dispersion approach for improving mechanical performance. A solvent mixing technique that includes mechanical stirring and ultrasonication was used for producing the nanocomposites. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate the interaction between GNPs and the epoxy matrix. The measurements of density and moisture content were used to confirm that GNPs were successfully incorporated into the nanocomposite. The findings showed that GNPs are successfully dispersed in the epoxy matrix by combining mechanical stirring and ultrasonication in a single step, producing well-dispersed nanocomposites with improved mechanical properties. Particularly, the nanocomposites at a low GNP loading of 0.1 wt%, demonstrate superior mechanical strength, as shown by increased tensile properties, including improved Young's modulus (1.86 GPa), strength (57.31 MPa), and elongation at break (4.98). The nanocomposite with 0.25 wt% GNP loading performs better, according to the viscoelastic analysis and flexural properties (113.18 MPa). Except for the nanocomposite with a 0.5 wt% GNP loading, which has a higher thermal breakdown temperature, the thermal characteristics do not significantly alter. The effective dispersion of GNPs in the epoxy matrix and low agglomeration is confirmed by the morphological characterization. The findings help with filler selection and identifying the best dispersion approach, which improves mechanical performance. The effective integration of GNPs and their interaction with the epoxy matrix provides the doorway for additional investigation and the development of sophisticated nanocomposites. In fields like aerospace, automotive, and electronics where higher mechanical performance and functionality are required, GNPs' improved mechanical properties and successful dispersion present exciting potential. KeAi Communications Co. 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113355/1/113355.pdf Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin and Sapuan, S.M. and Hassan, Mohd Roshdi (2024) Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites. Defence Technology. pp. 1-13. ISSN 2096-3459; eISSN: 2214-9147 (In Press) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914724001041 10.1016/j.dt.2024.04.018
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description Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have attracted tremendous interest due to their unique properties and bonding capabilities. This study focuses on the effect of GNP dispersion on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological behavior of GNP/epoxy nanocomposites. This study aims to understand how the dispersion of GNPs affects the properties of epoxy nanocomposite and to identify the best dispersion approach for improving mechanical performance. A solvent mixing technique that includes mechanical stirring and ultrasonication was used for producing the nanocomposites. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate the interaction between GNPs and the epoxy matrix. The measurements of density and moisture content were used to confirm that GNPs were successfully incorporated into the nanocomposite. The findings showed that GNPs are successfully dispersed in the epoxy matrix by combining mechanical stirring and ultrasonication in a single step, producing well-dispersed nanocomposites with improved mechanical properties. Particularly, the nanocomposites at a low GNP loading of 0.1 wt%, demonstrate superior mechanical strength, as shown by increased tensile properties, including improved Young's modulus (1.86 GPa), strength (57.31 MPa), and elongation at break (4.98). The nanocomposite with 0.25 wt% GNP loading performs better, according to the viscoelastic analysis and flexural properties (113.18 MPa). Except for the nanocomposite with a 0.5 wt% GNP loading, which has a higher thermal breakdown temperature, the thermal characteristics do not significantly alter. The effective dispersion of GNPs in the epoxy matrix and low agglomeration is confirmed by the morphological characterization. The findings help with filler selection and identifying the best dispersion approach, which improves mechanical performance. The effective integration of GNPs and their interaction with the epoxy matrix provides the doorway for additional investigation and the development of sophisticated nanocomposites. In fields like aerospace, automotive, and electronics where higher mechanical performance and functionality are required, GNPs' improved mechanical properties and successful dispersion present exciting potential.
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author Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin
Sapuan, S.M.
Hassan, Mohd Roshdi
spellingShingle Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin
Sapuan, S.M.
Hassan, Mohd Roshdi
Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites
author_facet Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin
Sapuan, S.M.
Hassan, Mohd Roshdi
author_sort Siddiqui, Vasi Uddin
title Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites
title_short Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites
title_full Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites
title_fullStr Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites
title_full_unstemmed Innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: Impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites
title_sort innovative dispersion techniques of graphene nanoplatelets (gnps) through mechanical stirring and ultrasonication: impact on morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites
publisher KeAi Communications Co.
publishDate 2024
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113355/1/113355.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113355/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914724001041
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