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Effect of “ Z ” factor for strength of interphase layers on the tensile strength of polymer nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Peng Wanxi,
Rhim Sungsoo,
Zare Yasser,
Rhee Kyong Yop
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.24813
Subject(s) - interphase , materials science , ultimate tensile strength , composite material , nanocomposite , volume fraction , polymer , polymer nanocomposite , genetics , biology
The influences of “ Z ” factor for the strength of interphase layers on the tensile strength of polymer nanocomposites and various interphase properties are explained applying three approaches including developed Leidner‐Woodhams, Pukanszky, and Callister‐Rethwisch models. All models and equations for interphase parameters are developed based on a multi‐layered interphase in different polymer nanocomposites. The calculations reveal that the role of “ Z ” factor is highlighted when much volume fraction of nanofiller ( ϕ f ) is used attributed to the high probability of nanoparticles agglomeration and poor interfacial properties in this condition. However, both “ ϕ f ” and “ Z ” parameters positively affect the tensile strength. Additionally, the highest values of interphase properties including “ B ” in Pukanszky and “s” in Callister‐Rethwisch models are achieved by the high levels of nanofiller strength and “ Z ” factor. POLYM. COMPOS., 40:1117–1122, 2019. © 2018 Society of Plastics Engineers