Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Mechanical Characterization of Polycarbonate-Graphene Oxide (PCG) Nanocomposite

  • Conference paper
  • First Online:
Advances in Production and Industrial Engineering

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering ((LNME))

Abstract

Polymer matrix nanocomposite are of great interest due to its high specific strength, low cost, and ease of processing & synthesis. Various attempts have been made to improve properties of polymer matrix by introducing nano reinforcement. In present report, effect of low cost nanosheet reinforcement, Graphene Oxide (GO), in Polycarbonate (PC) matrix was studied for mechanical properties of PC-GO (PCG) nanocomposite. PC is used in various mechanical parts and structural applications. Low cost GO was synthesized by chemical oxidation route using low cost graphite flakes. To get better dispersion of GO in PC, solution mixing method was used. First, the thin film of PCG nanocomposite was prepared by mixing sonicated GO in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and beads of PC. After that these sheets were extruded using an injection molding machine to synthesize dog-bone sample of PCG nanocomposites. Morphological studies of samples were performed using FE-SEM machine. Dog-bone samples were characterized using micro mechanical testing machine. PCG composite was prepared for 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 wt.% of GO reinforcement in PC matrix. As the percentage of GO reinforcement increased, both tensile strength and elastic modulus of PCG nanocomposite increased. At 0.2 wt.% of GO tensile strength and elastic modulus was increased by 57 and 13%, respectively. GO reinforcement in PC showed better mechanical performance over pure PC.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Gill AS, Kumar S (2016) Surface roughness and microhardness evaluation for EDM with Cu–Mn powder metallurgy tool. Mater Manuf Process 31:514–521

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Saba N, Paridah MT, Jawaid M (2015) Mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composite: a review. Constr Build Mater 76:87–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.11.043

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Wang J, Li C, Zhang X, Xia L, Zhang X, Wu H, Guo S (2017) Polycarbonate toughening with reduced graphene oxide: toward high toughness, strength and notch resistance. Chem Eng J 325:474–484

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Hirschbiel AF, Geyer S, Yameen B, Welle A, Nikolov P, Giselbrecht S, Scholpp S, Delaittre G, Barner-Kowollik C (2015) Photolithographic patterning of 3D-formed polycarbonate films for targeted cell guiding. Adv Mater 27:2621–2626

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Kumar S, Lively B, Sun LL, Li B, Zhong WH (2010) Highly dispersed and electrically conductive polycarbonate/oxidized carbon nanofiber composites for electrostatic dissipation applications. Carbon N Y 48:3846–3857

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Bagotia N, Choudhary V, Sharma DK (2017) Studies on toughened polycarbonate/multiwalled carbon nanotubes nanocomposites. Compos Part B Eng 124:101–110

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Biswas KK, Ikueda M, Somiya S (2001) Study on creep behavior of glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate. Adv Compos Mater 10:265–273

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Jang MG, Ryu SC, Juhn KJ, Kim SK, Kim WN (2018) Effects of carbon fiber modification with multiwall CNT on the electrical conductivity and EMI shielding effectiveness of polycarbonate/carbon fiber/CNT composites. J Appl Polym Sci, 47302. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.47302

  9. Zhou S, Hrymak AN, Kamal MR (2018) Microinjection molding of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNT)-filled polycarbonate nanocomposites and comparison with electrical and morphological properties of various other CNT-filled thermoplastic micromoldings. Polym Adv Technol 29:1753–1764. https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.4282

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Lee HY, Cruz H, Son Y (2019) Effects of incorporation of polyester on the electrical resistivity of polycarbonate/multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposite. J Compos Mater 53:1291–1298. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998318801932

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Fu R, Zhu M (2016) Synthesis and characterization of structure of Fe3O4@Graphene oxide nanocomposites. Adv Compos Lett 25:096369351602500. https://doi.org/10.1177/096369351602500604

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Dalmis R, Cuvalci H, Canakci A, Guler O (2016) Investigation of graphite nano particle addition on the physical and mechanical properties of ZA27 composites. Adv Compos Lett 25:096369351602500. https://doi.org/10.1177/096369351602500202

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Shah R, Kausar A, Muhammad B, Shah S (2015) Progression from graphene and graphene oxide to high performance polymer-based nanocomposite: a review. Polym Plast Technol Eng 54:173–183. https://doi.org/10.1080/03602559.2014.955202

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Su BQ, Pang S, Alijani V, Li C, Feng X, Mu K (2009) Composites of graphene with large aromatic molecules, 3191–3195. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.200803808

  15. Bansal SA, Singh AP, Kumar S (2016) 2D materials: graphene and others. AIP Conf Proc 1728:020459. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4946510

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Yang M-Q, Xu Y-J (2016) Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 over graphene-based composites: current status and future perspective. Nanoscale Horizons. 1:185–200. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5NH00113G

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Cao L, Zhang D (2018) Preparation of graphene/polymer composite sponge for pressure-sensing application. Adv Compos Lett 27:096369351802700. https://doi.org/10.1177/096369351802700403

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Zhu M, Fu R (2017) Synthesis and analysis of Mn 3 O 4 @Graphene nanocomposites for supercapacitors. Adv Compos Lett 26:096369351702600. https://doi.org/10.1177/096369351702600101

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Bansal SA, Singh AP, Kumar S, Kumar A, Kumar S, Kumar N, Goswamy JK, Di Prima MA, Gall K, McDowell DL, Guldberg R, Lin A, Sanderson T, Campbell D, Arzberger SC (2018) Synergistic effect of graphene and carbon nanotubes on mechanical and thermal performance of polystyrene. Mater Res Express 5:075602. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/aacfc0

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Bansal SA, Singh AP, Kumar A, Kumar S, Kumar N, Goswamy JK (2018) Improved mechanical performance of bisphenol-A graphene-oxide nano-composites. J Compos Mater 52:2179–2188. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998317741952

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Novoselov KS, Geim AK, Morozov SV, Jiang D, Zhang Y, Dubonos SV, Grigorieva IV, Firsov AA (2004) Electric field effect in atomically thin carbon films. Science (80-. ) 306:666–669. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1102896

  22. Geim AK, Novoselov KS (2007) The rise of graphene. Nat Mater 6:183–191. https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1849

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Bansal SA, Singh AP, Kumar S (2019) Reinforcing graphene oxide nanoparticles to enhance viscoelastic performance of epoxy nanocomposites. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 19:4000–4006. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2019.16336

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Bansal SA, Singh AP, Kumar S (2018) High strain rate behavior of epoxy graphene oxide nanocomposites. Int J Appl Mech 10:1850072. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1758825118500722

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Sulaiman S, Ismail N, Hamouda AMS (2004) Design and simulation of plastic injection moulding process. Anveshana’s Int J Res Eng Appl Sci 12:100–110

    Google Scholar 

  26. Ecker JV, Haider A, Burzic I, Huber A, Eder G, Hild S (2019) Mechanical properties and water absorption behaviour of PLA and PLA/wood composites prepared by 3D printing and injection moulding. Rapid Prototyp J

    Google Scholar 

  27. Feldmann M (2016) The effects of the injection moulding temperature on the mechanical properties and morphology of polypropylene man-made cellulose fibre composites. Compos Part A Appl Sci Manuf 87:146–152

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Gong L, Yin B, Li L, Yang M (2015) Nylon-6/Graphene composites modified through polymeric modification of graphene. Compos Part B Eng 73:49–56

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. Xu Z, Gao C (2010) In situ polymerization approach to graphene-reinforced nylon-6 composites. Macromolecules 43:6716–6723

    Article  Google Scholar 

  30. Lago E, Toth PS, Pugliese G, Pellegrini V, Bonaccorso F (2016) Solution blending preparation of polycarbonate/graphene composite: boosting the mechanical and electrical properties. RSC Adv 6:97931–97940. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA21962D

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIET Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India

    Jaskaran Singh, Suneev Anil Bansal & Amrinder Pal Singh

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, MAIT, Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, HP, 174103, India

    Suneev Anil Bansal

Authors
  1. Jaskaran Singh
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Suneev Anil Bansal
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Amrinder Pal Singh
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Amrinder Pal Singh .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India

    P. M. Pandey

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India

    Pradeep Kumar

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, The NorthCap University, Gurgaon, India

    Vikas Sharma

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2021 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

About this paper

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this paper

Singh, J., Bansal, S.A., Singh, A.P. (2021). Mechanical Characterization of Polycarbonate-Graphene Oxide (PCG) Nanocomposite. In: Pandey, P.M., Kumar, P., Sharma, V. (eds) Advances in Production and Industrial Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5519-0_8

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5519-0_8

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore

  • Print ISBN: 978-981-15-5518-3

  • Online ISBN: 978-981-15-5519-0

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation