Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocomposites

This study reports research related to different preparation methods and characterization of polymer nanocomposites for optical applications. The Eu-ion doped Gd2O3 nanophosphor powder with different nanoparticle content was embedded in the matrix of PMMA. Preparation was carried out by mixing m...

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Main Authors: Musbah S.S., Radojević V., Radović I., Uskoković P.S., Stojanović D.B., Dramićanin M., Aleksić R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty, Bor 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2012/1450-53391200030M.pdf
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author Musbah S.S.
Radojević V.
Radović I.
Uskoković P.S.
Stojanović D.B.
Dramićanin M.
Aleksić R.
author_facet Musbah S.S.
Radojević V.
Radović I.
Uskoković P.S.
Stojanović D.B.
Dramićanin M.
Aleksić R.
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description This study reports research related to different preparation methods and characterization of polymer nanocomposites for optical applications. The Eu-ion doped Gd2O3 nanophosphor powder with different nanoparticle content was embedded in the matrix of PMMA. Preparation was carried out by mixing molding (bulk), electrospinning (nanofibers) and solution casting (thin films) with neat particles and particles coated with AMEO silane. Among the pros and cons for proposed methods, the mixing molding enables to avoid solvent use while the best deagglomeration and nanoparticle distribution is gained using the electrospinning method. The results of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and nanoindentation revealed that the storage modulus of the composites was higher than that of pure PMMA and increased with nanophosphor content. Surface modification of particles improved the mechanical properties of nanocomposites.
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spelling doaj.art-5b8a52962df24cf2847cdf1c593453862025-02-03T00:03:39ZengUniversity of Belgrade, Technical Faculty, BorJournal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy1450-53392012-01-0148230931810.2298/JMMB120508030MPreparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocompositesMusbah S.S.Radojević V.Radović I.Uskoković P.S.Stojanović D.B.Dramićanin M.Aleksić R.This study reports research related to different preparation methods and characterization of polymer nanocomposites for optical applications. The Eu-ion doped Gd2O3 nanophosphor powder with different nanoparticle content was embedded in the matrix of PMMA. Preparation was carried out by mixing molding (bulk), electrospinning (nanofibers) and solution casting (thin films) with neat particles and particles coated with AMEO silane. Among the pros and cons for proposed methods, the mixing molding enables to avoid solvent use while the best deagglomeration and nanoparticle distribution is gained using the electrospinning method. The results of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and nanoindentation revealed that the storage modulus of the composites was higher than that of pure PMMA and increased with nanophosphor content. Surface modification of particles improved the mechanical properties of nanocomposites.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2012/1450-53391200030M.pdfnanocompositesnanophosphorselectrospinningdynamic mechanical analysisnanoindentation
spellingShingle Musbah S.S.
Radojević V.
Radović I.
Uskoković P.S.
Stojanović D.B.
Dramićanin M.
Aleksić R.
Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocomposites
Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy
nanocomposites
nanophosphors
electrospinning
dynamic mechanical analysis
nanoindentation
title Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocomposites
title_full Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocomposites
title_fullStr Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocomposites
title_full_unstemmed Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocomposites
title_short Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of rare-earth-based nanocomposites
title_sort preparation characterization and mechanical properties of rare earth based nanocomposites
topic nanocomposites
nanophosphors
electrospinning
dynamic mechanical analysis
nanoindentation
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2012/1450-53391200030M.pdf
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