Structure-Property Correlation in Binary Immiscible Polymer Blends Compatibilized by Mutually Miscible Homopolymer and Carbonaceous Nanoparticles

Abstract

The thesis systematically studies the various morphology, mechanical properties, crystallization kinetics and compatibilization effects of homopolymers, carbonaceous nanoparticles such as multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs), graphene oxides (GOs) and conducting polymer blends were fabricated to develop electromagnetic interference shielding materials. Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF)/ acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) immiscible polymer blends were chosen as model immiscible system in order to improve mechanical properties of PVDF and to generate interconnected three dimensional conducting networks with the help of conducting inclusion such as MWNTs.