화학공학소재연구정보센터
Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Vol.28, No.11, 1257-1264, 2007
Rheological investigations in understanding shear-enhanced crystallization of isotactic poly(propylene)/multi-walled carbon nanotube composites
A novel experimental technique to follow the crystallization processes of poly(propylene)/ MWCNT composites that experience a steady shear deformation using dynamic melt rheometry is described. The effects of heterogeneous nucleation, temperature, and preshear on the crystallization behaviors were determined. A quantitative evaluation of crystallization kinetics difference between quiescent and preshear conditions could be achieved. By combining rheology with POM, we demonstrate that two different crystallization processes account for the shear-enhanced crystallization at low and high temperatures, respectively.