Rheological characteristics of polyethylene-nanotube composites by capillary rheometry

The viscosity and flow rate as rheological characteristics are fundamental in evaluating the nanofillers in processing the polyethylene-nanotube (PE-NT) composite in injecting molding. The purpose of this investigation is to study the rheological conduct of PE-NT composite plastic feedstock through capillary rheometry. For the purpose of obtaining a flawless component, the feedstock is used as a critical parameter, and care must be taken while introducing the raw materials with high solid load and hence perfect flowability. The shear rate viscosity of different feedstocks at an NT ratio extending at 0–3 wt.% has been determined at L/D equal to 10 die and a load extending at 40.0–80.0 KGF at temperatures 140.0, 150.0 and 160.0°C. The three specimens’ viscosity was measured in order to exhibit that the corresponding flow conduct factor varies from 0.40 to 0.70, demonstrating the non-Newtonian behavior of the specimens. The three specimens’ activation energies at the studied temperature degrees were evaluated and turned out to be 36.5–69.88 kJ/mol according to the applied load.