Study of Mechanical and Optical Properties of Nano-hydroxyapatite Dispersed PS/PC Blend Nanocomposites

Abstract

The present investigation deals with the mechanical, structural, and optical properties of chemically fabricated nHAP (Nano hydroxyapatite) nanoparticles filled PC/PS blend nanocomposites. A sequence of PS/PC (100/0, 10%PC/PS, 0/100 wt%/wt %) and nHAP (0.8, 1.6, 3.2, 6.4, and 10 wt %) blend nanocomposites was prepared via solution casting technique. The prepared blend nanocomposites were exposed to XRD, SEM, and FTIR for structural analysis. The optical constants were analyzed utilizing UV-Vis spectroscopy. The XRD, SEM, and FTIR spectrum verified the formation of PC/PS-nHAP blend nanocomposites. The outcomes manifested that the optical constants change with the increase of nHPA concentrations. The mechanical properties were enhanced by the addition of nHAP up to (1.6). The enhancement in mechanical properties suggests that 10%PS/PC blends can be used for packaging material.