Abstract:Polymer–graphene nanocomposites are attracting growing attention of scientists and engineers as graphene‐based nanofillers may enhance the properties of polymers significantly. This study aims to understand the adsorption behaviour of polymers on graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets. GO is synthesised using Hummerʼs method by oxidising graphite. Poly(ethylene glycol)s (PEGs) with different molecular weights are used as polymer models. A series of PEG/GO nanohybrids is prepared by applying different parameters in the… Show more
In the low speed and heavy load of large machinery rotation or sliding parts, the application of copper base ink plate is very extensive. In this study, the graphene oxide‐polyethylene glycol (GO‐PEG) thin films were prepared on the surface of steel plates by gradient heating, and we simulated the friction and wear state of the solid material when it was brought to the metal surface. And the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray energy spectrum analysis, Raman spectroscopy (Raman), and thermogravimetric analysis were used to characterize the structure and properties. The tribological results show that the GO‐PEG composite film prepared by gradient temperature rise method has good lubrication effect. The addition of GO greatly enhances the mechanical properties of the composite films. Compared with the single GO film, the friction coefficient is reduced by 50% and the wear rate is reduced by 85%. The unique characteristics of PEG solved the accumulation phenomenon caused by the strong van der Waals force between GO, then the PEG adhered on GO surfaces caused good lubrication effect. At the same time, the composite film has a broad application prospect in the working environment with little oil and no oil.
In the low speed and heavy load of large machinery rotation or sliding parts, the application of copper base ink plate is very extensive. In this study, the graphene oxide‐polyethylene glycol (GO‐PEG) thin films were prepared on the surface of steel plates by gradient heating, and we simulated the friction and wear state of the solid material when it was brought to the metal surface. And the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray energy spectrum analysis, Raman spectroscopy (Raman), and thermogravimetric analysis were used to characterize the structure and properties. The tribological results show that the GO‐PEG composite film prepared by gradient temperature rise method has good lubrication effect. The addition of GO greatly enhances the mechanical properties of the composite films. Compared with the single GO film, the friction coefficient is reduced by 50% and the wear rate is reduced by 85%. The unique characteristics of PEG solved the accumulation phenomenon caused by the strong van der Waals force between GO, then the PEG adhered on GO surfaces caused good lubrication effect. At the same time, the composite film has a broad application prospect in the working environment with little oil and no oil.
“…GO nanosheets was predicated by our group that described in details in the previous publications, 34,35 where the size of GO nanosheets was between 94.49 nm to $ 2 mm of the surface area and 0.700 nm of the thickness as presented in Figure 14(e), (f), and (h) and Figure S1(d), respectively. For more details, see the SI for the full characterizations of the GO nanosheets.…”
Graphene oxide nanosheets (GO) bring more interest in the tunable bandgap and enhanced the optical properties of nanocomposites. The developed method successfully mixed the PMMA- dissolved in dimethylformamide (DMF) with PVA dissolved in distilled water (DW) and DMF. New (PMMA-DMF)-(PVA-DW-DMF)/GO nanocomposite was successfully fabricated with various loading ratios of GO nanosheets for the first time. Several factors were applied to get fine desperation and homogeneous using the acoustic-solution casting method. Optical Microscope (OM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and UV–visible spectrophotometer were applied to investigate the structure and optical properties of the PMMA-PVA-GO nanocomposite. The OM images confirmed the fine homogenous matrix and GO distribution in the nanocomposites. FTIR spectra exhibited the most functional group of polymers and GO in the nanocomposites and strong interfacial interaction between the GO and matrix as confirmed by the shifting in the XRD patterns of the PMMA. The optical properties results of the PMMA-PVA/GO nanocomposites revealed an improvement up to 400% of the absorbance, 337% of the absorption coefficient, 51% of the refractive index, 210% of the real and 125% of the imaginary dielectric constants in terms to increase the GO concentrations, whereas the reduction in the transmittance and energy bandgap results of allowed and forbidden indirect transition were exhibited up to 9 and 16.4%, respectively. These results could grow for better and wide applications such as radiation shielding, specific optoelectronic applications, and filters ultraviolet also could use in landfilling the chemical, nuclear, and radioactive waste.
“…These peaks show a good and strong interaction between polymers and confirm the preparation of strongly bonded polymers in comparison with the polymer results, and these results are in agreement with the other finding. 23,25 Figure 1.FTIR spectra of (UHMWPEO-PVA) blended polymers and (UHMWPEO-PVA/GO) nanocomposites.…”
Graphene nanosheets are promising nanofillers to the tunable structure, properties of materials, and optical bandgap. This search focuses on investigating the new nanocomposites of Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene oxide (UHMWPEO) with different loading ratios of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) by applying the modified solution-sonication-casting method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) shows strong interfacial interaction between the blended polymers and GO nanosheets in the nanocomposites. X-Ray diffraction (XRD) reveals a significant shifting in the PEO and reduction in the crystallinity. Optical microscopy (OM) images exhibit fine homogeneity of the polymer in the matrix with excellent dispersal of GO in nanocomposites as supported by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Attractively, the samples with a higher ratio of UHMWPEO exhibit better optical behavior, and great improvements were presented after the contribution of GO. UV-visible spectroscopy has characterized the absorption, absorption coefficient, real and imaginary, bandgap, and other parameters. The allowed bandgap was significantly enhanced by reducing up to 80%, whereas the forbidden bandgap was improved by up to 160% of the nanocomposites. Additionally, nanocomposites exhibited significant adsorption of radiation-ray, especially after the contribution of GO. The findings are promising as various applications could come to the fore: radiation protection, spectroscopy devices, and other applications.
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