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In this study, initially high molecular weight poly(azo-pyridine-benzophenone-imide) (PAPBI) has been fabricated using facile approach. Uniformly aligned electrospun PAPBI and PAPBI/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanofibers were then produced via electrospinning of desired solutions. Self-reinforcement technique was used to fabricate PAPBI-based nanofiber reinforced films. Uniform dispersion, orientation and adhesion between carbon nanotubes and polymer improved the physical properties of resulting nanocomposites. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to identify the structures of polymer and self-reinforced nanocomposite films. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy showed that the electrospun PAPBI/MWCNT nanofibers were uniformly aligned and free of defects. Moreover, polyimide matrix was evenly coated on the surface of electrospun nanofibers, thus, preventing the fibers from bundling together. Samples of 1-3 wt% of as-prepared electrospun nanofibers were self-reinforced to enhance the tensile strength of the films. Films of 3 wt% PAPBI/MWCNT nanofiber-based nanocomposite showed higher value in tensile strength (417 MPa) relative to 3 wt% PAPBI nanofibers (361 MPa) reinforced film. Tensile modulus of the PAPBI/MWCNT system was also significantly improved (19.9-22.1 GPa) compared with PAPBI system (13.9-16.2 GPa). Thermal stability of PAPBI/ MWCNT nanofibers reinforced polyimide was also superior having 10 % gravimetric loss at 600-634 degrees C and glass transition temperature 272-292 degrees C relative to the neat polymer (T-10 545 degrees C, T-g 262 degrees C) and PAPBI nanofiberbased system (T-10 559-578 degrees C, T-g 264-269 degrees C). New high-performance self-reinforced polyimide nanocomposites may act as potential contenders for light-weight aerospace materials.
- 出版日期2014-2
