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Effect of silane functionalized alumina on poly(vinyl butyral) nanocomposite films: Thermal, mechanical, and moisture barrier studies

Saravanan, S and Gupta, Satyajit and Ramamurthy, Praveen C and Madras, Giridhar (2014) Effect of silane functionalized alumina on poly(vinyl butyral) nanocomposite films: Thermal, mechanical, and moisture barrier studies. In: POLYMER COMPOSITES, 35 (7). pp. 1426-1435.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.22795

Abstract

In this work, a hybrid-polymer nanocomposite film, based on polyvinyl butyral/amino-silane functionalized nano alumina, was fabricated by melt processing. The calcium degradation measurements suggest the functionalized nanocomposite films exhibit higher resistance towards moisture penetration as compared to the neat alumina loaded films. Thermal stability, mechanical strength, and contact angle studies of the composites were also conducted to evaluate the performance of the functionalized alumina loaded films. These nanocomposite films were encapsulated over Al/P3HT/ITO Schottky structured device. The changes observed in the current density of the devices to the applied voltage before and after accelerated aging conditions are presented. The nanocomposite with functionalized alumina films exhibits 50% change in current density, which is superior to that attained with neat and non-functionalized films. POLYM. COMPOS., 35:1426-1435, 2014. (c) 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers

Item Type: Journal Article
Publication: POLYMER COMPOSITES
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL
Additional Information: Copyright for this article belongs to the WILEY-BLACKWELL, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA
Department/Centre: Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences > Centre for Nano Science and Engineering
Date Deposited: 11 Aug 2014 04:44
Last Modified: 11 Aug 2014 04:44
URI: http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/49539

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