Polystyrene based shape memory nanocomposites

Bin Xu; Y. Q. Fu; Manzoor Ahmad; J. K. Luo; W. M. Huang; A. Kraft; R. Reuben

Polystyrene based shape memory nanocomposites

Bin Xu^*, Y. Q. Fu, Manzoor Ahmad, J. K. Luo, W. M. Huang, A. Kraft, R. Reuben

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School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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Abstract

Shape memory nanocomposites were fabricated using cross-link polystyrene as a matrix and different nano-fillers (including alumina, silica and clay) were used as the enhancing agencies. Their thermo-mechanical properties and shape memory effect (SME) were characterized using micro-indentation, tensile tests and differential scanning calorimetry. Experimental results clearly revealed the reinforcement effect from the nanofillers, good thermal properties and SME.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2009
Event	17th International Conference on Composite Materials 2009 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 27 Jul 2009 → 31 Jul 2009

Conference

Conference	17th International Conference on Composite Materials 2009
Abbreviated title	ICCM-17
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Edinburgh
Period	27/07/09 → 31/07/09

Keywords

Mechanical properties
Nanocomposites
Polystyrene
Shape memory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Engineering
Ceramics and Composites

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Polystyrene based shape memory nanocomposites

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