Graphene reinforced polyethylene terephthalate
US9957360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K2201/011
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composition and a method are provided for graphene reinforced polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) comprising multi-layer graphene are used to reinforce PET, thereby improving the properties of PET for various new applications. Master-batches comprising polyethylene terephthalate with dispersed graphene nanoplatelets are obtained by way of compounding. The master-batches are used to form PET-GNP nanocomposites at weight fractions ranging between 0.5% and 15%. In some embodiments, PET and GNPs are melt compounded by way of twin-screw extrusion. In some embodiments, ultrasound is coupled with a twin-screw extruder so as to assist with melt compounding. In some embodiments, the PET-GNP nanocomposites are prepared by way of high-speed injection molding. The PET-GNP nanocomposites are compared by way of their mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties so as to contrast different compounding processes.
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