Nanoclay and Cu Nanoparticles Loaded Polyethylene Nanocomposites for Natural Gas Transfer Applications

摘要: ABSTRACTHigh density polyethylene nanocomposites loaded with a reinforcing filler (Cloisite 20A as modified nanoclay) and an electrically conductive (Cu nanoparticles) were prepared by melt blending method. The morphological, mechanical, thermal, electrical properties of the investigated to evaluate their performances appropriate materials for production reinforced polymeric pipes be used in natural gas distribution transportation pipelines. A random uniform dispersion both nanoparticles matrix, nanoclay intercalated morphology, was observed scanning electron microscopy X-ray diffraction techniques. results revealed ca. 117, 13 21% increases Young’s modulus, tensile strength yield stress matrix adding 3 wt.% Cloisite into it. For similar conditions, however, more than 71% decrease elongation at break. Thermal analysis demon...