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Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets (xGnP): A Carbon Nanotube Alternative

Drzal L.T., Fukushima H., Michigan State University, US

Nanocomposites are opening up ‘windows of opportunity’ for new applications of polymers to not only structural but also non structural areas by providing ways to tailor surface, electrical, thermal and barrier properties. The choices of [...]

Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets [2] Surface Treatment

Askeland P.A., Fukushima H., Do I-H, Kalaidzidou K., Drzal L.T., Michigan State University, US

Since the late 1990’s, research has been underway in our group at Michigan State University to investigate the fabrication of new nano-size carbon material, exfoliate graphite nanoplatelets [xGnP]. The xGnP is fabricated from natural graphite [...]

Sustainable Nanocomposite Materials from Cellulosic Plastics

Misra M., Park H.M., Mohanty A.K., Drzal L.T., Michigan State University, US

Sustainable 'green' nanocomposites were successfully fabricated from cellulose acetate (CA), triethyl citrate (TEC) plasticizer and organically modified clay. Maleic anhydride grafted cellulose acetate butyrate (MA-g-CAB) was used as a compatibilizer. The effect of compatibilizer proportions [...]