Dispersion of graphene nanoplatelets in poly(vinyl acetate) latex and effect on adhesive bond strength

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Artur M. Pinto (Author) FEUP; Jorge Martins (Author) FEUP; J. Agostinho Moreira (Author) FCUP; Adélio M. Mendes (Author) FEUP; Fernão D. Magalhães (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Polymer International

Vol. 62 No. 6

Pages: 928-935

ISSN: 0959-8103

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Chemical sciences

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering

Associated Projects

UI0511 - PROJECTO ESTRATÉGICO - UI 511 - 2013-2014

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-005-0GQ

DOI: 10.1002/pi.4379

Abstract (EN): Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were directly dispersed in poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) latex in concentrations from 0.05 up to 2 wt% (based on dry weight), without using additional surfactants or dispersants. Stable dispersions were obtained due to interaction of the GNPs with protective colloids (poly(vinyl alcohol) and hydroxyethylcellulose) originally present in the latex. This caused an increase in viscosity and accentuated the pseudoplastic behavior of the latex, as evidenced by rheological measurements. Cryo-SEM imaging showed that individual nanoplatelets were present in the aqueous phase. The equilibrium contact angle for water on dry PVAc films increased by 13 degrees upon incorporation of 0.1 wt% GNPs due to the nanofiller hydrophobicity. However, this increase was lower for higher loadings, probably due to the occurrence of GNP agglomeration. Bond strength measurements performed with an automated bonding evaluation system setup on veneer lap joints showed more than 50% shear strength increase with incorporation of only 0.10.3 wt% GNPs. At higher loadings the bond strength decreased, indicating less efficient nanofiller dispersion in the polymer matrix. Raman spectroscopy analysis confirmed that GNP agglomeration was more significant at higher loadings.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8