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Enhanced mechanical properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers with molecular level dispersed graphene

  • X. Y. Qi
  • , C. B. Ma
  • , S. M.L. Nai
  • , C. K. Cheng
  • , H. Zhang
  • , J. Wei

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Abstract

Graphene oxide (GO) was incorporated to poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to form GO/PVA composite nanofiber membranes with reinforced mechanical properties via electrospinning technology. The effect of exfoliated degree of GO and dispersion sate in the PVA polymer matrix on the morphology and mechanical properties of composites is studied, revealing that the functional side groups of GO can improve the dispersion and interfacial bonding between the GO and PVA matrix. In addition, it also demonstrates the GO/PVA nanofiber membranes with the significant enhanced mechanical properties (2.28-fold increase in tensile stress) are obtained at a low GO loading (0.3 wt%). Our strategy provides new opportunities for the PVA composite to be involved in other potential applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages375-379
Number of pages5
EditionPARTS A AND B
ISBN (Print)9780791845257
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2012 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: 9 Nov 201215 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
NumberPARTS A AND B
Volume9

Conference

ConferenceASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period9/11/1215/11/12

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