The influence of barium ferrite nanoparticles on morphological and mechanical properties of ethyl cellulose based nanocomposites

  • Aleksandar Stajčić Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
  • Ivana Radović Laboratory for Materials Sciences, Institute of Nuclear Sciences Vinča, University of Belgrade
  • Vladan Ćosović Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
  • Aleksandar Grujić Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
  • Jasna Stajić-Trošić Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
  • Radmila Jančić-Heinemann Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade

Abstract

This study presents preparation and characterization of ethyl cellulose based nanocomposites. Successful use of simple solvent casting technique provided nanocomposites with high loads of barium ferrite magnetic nanopowder in the polymer matrix, promising significant improvement of mechanical properties. Investigation of morphology revealed formation of agglomerates that are still on nanoscopic level. Nanocomposite thin films with a higher content of the magnetic powder showed substantial enhancement of break strength, elongation and microhardness compared to the pure ethyl cellulose, which was the primary aim of this research.

Published
2019-07-03
Issue
Vol 51 No 3 (2019)
Section
Articles

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