Structure evolution in poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) - Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composite films during in-situ uniaxial deformation
- Submitting institution
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The Open University
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 1453634
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.polymer.2016.03.071
- Title of journal
- Polymer
- Article number
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- First page
- 239
- Volume
- 92
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0032-3861
- Open access status
- Out of scope for open access requirements
- Month of publication
- March
- Year of publication
- 2016
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
- No
- Criminology
- No
- Interdisciplinary
- No
- Number of additional authors
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6
- Research group(s)
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- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
- No
- Additional information
- This paper details how the semi-crystalline structure of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is influenced on addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). Improved mechanical properties are linked to MWCNT reinforcement and nucleating effects in the polymer when processed. The results highlight the significant modification of the polymer’s physical and mechanical properties. The results provide a valuable insight into the role of MWCNTs as a functional nano-filler in PET an important engineering polymer. This has led to further collaborative research between the OU and Warwick Manufacturing Group, University or Warwick, on developing composite thermoplastic polymers material for automotive component applications.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
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- English abstract
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