Abstract

This research study reports the significance of solubility of filler and polymer in the solvents to fabricate polymer composite films with desired properties. It also discusses the importance of the selection of appropriate solvents in synthesizing polymer composite film and its effect on the properties of the film. In the present work, inorganic material titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is used as reinforcement in polymer matrix Poly(4-methyl-1-Pentene) to synthesize TiO₂/PMP composite using four solvents. The solubility parameters of filler and matrix materials are studied using the concept of Hansen's solubility parameter and Teas graph. The morphology and composition of the composite sample are analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy. The experimental results indicated that the solubility of filler and polymer in the solvent was one of the prime factors in the synthesis of polymer composite film. The selection of appropriate solvent was essential to prevent the composite from solubility failures.

摘要

本研究报告了填料和聚合物在溶剂中的溶解度对于制造具有所需性能的聚合物复合薄膜的重要性。还讨论了选择合适的溶剂在合成高分子复合薄膜中的重要性及其对薄膜性能的影响。在目前的工作中，无机材料二氧化钛 (TiO ₂ ) 被用作增强聚合物基体聚 (4-甲基-1-戊烯) 合成 TiO ₂/PMP复合使用四种溶剂。使用汉森溶解度参数和茶图的概念研究了填料和基体材料的溶解度参数。使用扫描电子显微镜和能量色散光谱分析复合样品的形态和组成。实验结果表明，填料和聚合物在溶剂中的溶解度是影响聚合物复合薄膜合成的主要因素之一。选择合适的溶剂对于防止复合材料溶解失败至关重要。