Functionalised graphene effect on the mechanical and thermal properties of recycled PA6/PA6,6 blends

Limiting the generation of polymers waste and maximizing their recyclability recovery have been main focus research industry in recent years. Recycling polyamides leads to loss mechanical thermal properties, therefore, order reuse recycled nylons, an enhancement properties is desired. Enhancing by addition functionalised graphene nanoparticles (GNPs) was goal this study. Recycled PA6/PA6,6 blends nanocomposites were prepared using hot-melt extrusion process. Two types used: O 2 -GNPs Amine-GNPs. The nanofillers didn’t affect crystallinity nylon, while presence increased conductivity enabling better heat transfer routes within polymer. microstructure materials characterised confirming successful dispersion but with a slight variation GNPs/Polymer bonding depending on functionalisation type. strong nylon-to-graphene interfacial hydrogen nylon nanocomposites. slowed down segmental motion polymer chain decreased ductility increasing GNPs contents up 10 wt%. overall behaviour showed dependency type concentration improvement wt% These enhanced make graphene/recycled promising new class advanced materials.