Flammability and Thermophysical Characterization of Thermoplastic Elastomer Nanocomposites

Abstract

The introduction of inorganic nanomaterials as additives into polymer systems has resulted in polymer nanostructured materials exhibiting multifunctional, high performance polymer characteristics beyond what traditional polymer composites possess. Selective thermoplastic elastomers have been used with montmorillonite organoclays, POSS(registered), carbon nanofibers to develop a flame resistant material. Thermal and flammability properties of these polymer nanocomposites will be presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA428045

Entities

People

  • D. Marchant
  • E. H. Webber
  • J. H. Koo
  • P. N. Ruth
  • R. L. Blanski

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastomers
  • Flammability
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymers
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermophysical Properties

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics