Production of uniformly disperse carbon nanotube/high density polyethylene nanocomposite using novel nanofeeder injection moulding machine
1 Department of Textile Technology, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria
2 Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja
3 Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Bowen University, Iwo
4 Dept. of Textile Science and Technology, A.B.U., Zaria
* Corresponding author: gadimohs@njmse.msn.ng
2 Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja
3 Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Bowen University, Iwo
4 Dept. of Textile Science and Technology, A.B.U., Zaria
* Corresponding author: gadimohs@njmse.msn.ng
Abstract
Uniformly disperse single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)/High density polyethylene (HDPE) nanocomposite has been produced using the developed nanofeeder injection mould machine. The dispersion state of SWCNTs in the HDPE matrix was evaluated by transmission electron microscope and Atomic force microscope images and confirmed with conductivity test. It was found that the dispersion state of SWCNTs was better in the samples produced with the nanofeeder injection moulding machine for all concentrations of SWCNTs. This nanofeeder injection moulding machine developed can be adopted in the mass production of uniformly dispersed nanocomposite which is relevant in the area such as optical displays, catalysis, photovoltaics, gas sensors, electrical devices, mechanics, photo-conductors and superconductor devices.
Keywords
Single-walled carbon nanotube
percolation threshold
dispersion state
injection moulding machine
nanocomposite
nanofeeder
How to Cite
S., G., D, I. H., G., K. E., P.O, N., & A., M. (2015). Production of uniformly disperse carbon nanotube/high density polyethylene nanocomposite using novel nanofeeder injection moulding machine. Nigerian Journal of Material Science and Engineering, 6(1), 53-57.
G. S., I. H. D, K. E. G., N. P.O, and M. A., "Production of uniformly disperse carbon nanotube/high density polyethylene nanocomposite using novel nanofeeder injection moulding machine," Nigerian Journal of Material Science and Engineering, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 53-57, June 2015.
