Effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on mechanical properties of particulate–polymer composites

Fu, Shao‐Yun; Feng, Xi‐Qiao; Lauke, Bernd; Mai, Yiu‐Wing

doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2008.01.002

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“…This phenomenon has been experimentally proved in separate studies [42,43]. Therefore, the stiffness of the composites can be either unaffected or decreased by increasing the filler size [44].…”

Section: Effect Of Filler Size and Shapementioning

confidence: 86%

“…If the applied load efficiently transfer to the fillers, the strength will be improved [143,144]. The smaller particles have larger interface area at a constant volume fractions of fillers, leading to a large portion of stress transfer regions [44].…”

Section: Strengthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The efficiency of the load transfer also depends on the strength of interfacial bonding between the composite constituents [44,145]. Contrary to the composites with strong interfacial interaction [142], strength will be decreased in composites with poorly bonded fillers.…”

Section: Strengthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mechanical properties of composites are more related to particle size, loading, and filler-matrix interfacial adhesion [44]. The interfacial property is important for the evaluation of the mechanical load transfer from polymer matrix to fillers [127,128].…”

Section: Influence Of Interface On Mechanical Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A review on the role of interface in mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of polymer composites

Kashfipour

Mehra

Zhu

2018

Adv Compos Hybrid Mater

161

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Composite materials and especially polymer composites are widely used in daily life and different industries due to their vastly different properties and design flexibility. It is known that the properties of the composites are strongly related to the properties of its constituents. However, it has been reported in many studies, experimentally and by simulations, that the characteristics of the composites do not follow the rule of mixing. It means that in addition to properties of the constituents, there are other parameters affecting the final physicochemical properties of composites. The interfacial interactions between fillers and host is one of the factors which can strongly affect the properties of the composite. In this review, we summarized the type of interactions between the constituents, their improvement techniques, interaction measurement methods, and the effects of interfacial interactions on thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties of composites.

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Section: Effect Of Filler Size and Shapementioning

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Zhu

2018

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“…However, it is not clear 4 how the chemical substitution patterns of the solubilizing groups influence the electronic and mechanical properties of these composite materials, as there remain many intricate details that need to be unfurled at the molecular-and nano-scales. Notably, fullerenes have been exploited in other composite blends, [27][28][29][30][31][32] however their traction in these applications remains limited due to restrictions in terms of solubility, processability, and the resulting materials properties. 27 Hence, there is a wide-ranging need to understand these molecular materials and how subtle variations in chemical structure can impact material performance.…”

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Molecular-Scale Understanding of Cohesion and Fracture in P3HT:Fullerene Blends

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Bruner

Risko

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ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces

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Abstract.Quantifying cohesion and understanding fracture phenomena in thin-film electronic devices are necessary for improved materials design and processing criteria. For organic photovoltaics (OPVs), the cohesion of the photoactive layer portends its mechanical flexibility, reliability, and lifetime. Here, the molecular mechanism for the initiation of cohesive failure in bulk heterojunction (BHJ) OPV active layers derived from the semiconducting polymer poly-(3-hexylthiophene) [P3HT] and two mono-substituted fullerenes is examined experimentally and through molecular-dynamics simulations. The results detail how, under identical conditions, cohesion significantly changes due to minor variations in the fullerene adduct functionality, an important materials consideration that needs to be taken into account across fields where soluble fullerene derivatives are used.

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Fillers and Filled Plastics

DeArmitt¹

2019

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

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Functional fillers are used to enhance the intrinsic properties of plastics and to impart entirely new effects. Addition of a filler changes many properties at once, so successful formulation depends on an understanding of structure–property relationships in order to maximize the desirable effects and minimize any detrimental changes. This article gives guidance on the selection of ingredients, that is, polymers, fillers, and surface treatments, as well as on aspects related to their processing and influence on the performance of the final part. The reader will gain a firm grasp of the topic as well as suggestions for further reading. Some myths and misunderstandings are explained, and new insights into filled plastics are revealed.

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Effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on mechanical properties of particulate–polymer composites

Cited by 2,887 publications

References 210 publications

A review on the role of interface in mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of polymer composites

A review on the role of interface in mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of polymer composites

Molecular-Scale Understanding of Cohesion and Fracture in P3HT:Fullerene Blends

Fillers and Filled Plastics

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