Synthesis and Characterisation of Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT) Reinforced Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) Composites

Abstract:

Recently, the polymers and their composites are getting more popular in tribological applications under water condition to replace metallic materials as rubbing materials due to the corrosion problems of the metals. With the outstanding performance such as high mechanical properties, high chemical resistance, and high wear resistance, poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) becomes one of the most promising polymer material for the tribological applications. Carbon nanotubes containing PMCs are being developed and projected for diverse applications in various fields of engineering like automotive, avionic, electronic and bio-medical sectors due to their good tribological, mechanical and thermal properties. In the present investigation, PEEK and PEEK reinforced with MWCNT are synthesized by injection moulding route. Microstructure of MWCNT reinforced PEEK are investigated by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Hence the distribution of reinforcement was noted. The chemical compositions of the different phases were investigated through Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) detector

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 813-814)
• Pages: 235-239
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.813-814.235
• Online since: November 2015
• Authors: T. Rajmohan, R. Rangarajan, D. Seshadhri, L. Seshan, D. Kumar
• Keywords: Injection Moulding, Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT), PEEK, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

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