| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5184167 | Polymer | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This work presents the preparation of functionalized graphene sheets (FGS)/epoxy coatings cured by cationic photopolymerization with enhanced mechanical properties. The kinetics of the photopolymerization process for formulations up to 1.5 wt% of graphene were evaluated by means of Real-Time FTIR spectroscopy. The reinforcement of the cured coatings by the graphene was studied by measuring the dynamic-mechanical properties and the surface hardness. An increase of almost 40 °C in the Tg was obtained by adding 1.5 wt% of graphene to the epoxy matrix. A good dispersion state and interaction of the graphene with the matrix were observed by TEM and FESEM analyses.
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Authors
M. Martin-Gallego, R. Verdejo, M.A. Lopez-Manchado, M. Sangermano,