Mechanical reinforcement in poly(propylene carbonate) nanocomposites using double percolation networks by dual volume exclusions
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Abstract Poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) nanocomposites with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and sepiolite nanofibers (NF) double percolation networks were prepared according to the dual volume exclusions principle. A two-step melt mixing with annealing process was adopted to construct the double percolation networks, which were verified by rheological and morphological characterization. The formation of double percolation networks structure effectively increased both the mechanical properties and heat resistance of PPC due to the greatly improved efficiency of the formation of force transferring network of NF. As a result, the PPC/PLA/NF ternary nanocomposites with double percolation networks exhibited elastic modulus about three orders higher than that of the pure PPC at 100 °C. The thermal deformation temperature, evaluated from the modulus at the glass transition of pure PPC (0.1 GPa), was found to be above 100 °C.
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OpenAlex topics: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties · Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis · Polymer Foaming and Composites
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