KRISHAN KUMAR PATEL, RAJESH PUROHIT
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 23-37, 2019, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2019.36.01.3
Abstract Microwave (MV)-induced thermo-responsive shape memory thermoplastic polyurethane (SMTPU)/
MWCNT composites were prepared in micro-compounder. Composites containing different
amount of multiwall Carbon nanotube (MWCNT) varying from 0 to 1.5 phr in SMTPU matrix
were prepared. Maximum stretching strength, recovery force and tensile strength for 1.5 CNTPU
(1.5 phr MWCNT in SMTPU matrix) was increased by 120%, 100% and 24% respectively as
compared to SMTPU. MV-induced shape memory is a novel approach for fast, clean and remote
heating during operation. MWCNT is strong absorber of microwave irradiation so that SMTPU/
MWCNTs nanocomposites successfully triggered by microwave. More >
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