Dynamic mechanical properties of PTFE-based composites filled with multi-component

To improve performance of PTFE-based damping material, composites with several fillers were prepared by compressing and sintering. The dynamic mechanical properties of the composites were investigated by means of viscoanalyser. Temperature-dependent loss factors, storage modulus and loss modulus were obtained. And SEM was employed to study the compatibility between PTFE and fillers. The results show that, when blending PPS and PEEK at proper content, the loss factor curve appears double peaks, which can widen the high-damping temperature region of the composites. Blending graphite or alumina can increase the storage modulus obviously, but decrease the value of loss factor. And because graphite or alumina combines with matrix poorly, glide would happen at interface when bearing external load. The interface friction can dissipate vibration energy, which increases the loss modulus of the composites. Blending PPS, PEEK and graphite or alumina at right content, PTFE-based composites can meet demands as damping material in practical engineering.