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Polyurethane-boehmite nanocomposite

Ewelina A. Zawadzak 1Zbigniew Florjanczyk 2Andrzej Wolak 2Bożena Bigos 2Joanna Ryszkowska 1

1. Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering (InMat), Wołoska 141, Warszawa 02-507, Poland
2. Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Noakowskiego 3, Warszawa 00-664, Poland

Abstract

Polyurethane nanocomposites filled up with boehmite modified by triethylphosphate are the new class of materials. Introduction of organic substituent leads to desintegration of boehmite molecues and results in obtaining nano-filler. Addition of the compatible substituent allows homogenic distribution of nano-filler in polymer matrix and improves properties of origin polymer.
In this study, effect of boehmite and its modification products on structure and properties of polyurethane were investigated. Tensile strenght, Young modulus, grindability and structure analysis of prepared composities were studied. Structure analysis was made by Atomic Force Microscopy. Nanofillers grain dimension analysis was conducted in Transmission Electron Microscopy.

 

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Presentation: poster at E-MRS Fall Meeting 2004, Symposium G, by Ewelina A. Zawadzak
See On-line Journal of E-MRS Fall Meeting 2004

Submitted: 2004-04-27 11:13
Revised:   2009-06-08 12:55