Improving Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites with Nickel Oxide
Author Information
Author(s): E. Salim, A. Magdy, A. H. EL-Farrash, A. El-Shaer
Primary Institution: Mansoura University
Hypothesis
The incorporation of NiO nanoparticles into polymer blends will enhance their electrical and dielectric properties.
Conclusion
The study found that adding NiO nanoparticles significantly improved the electrical conductivity and dielectric properties of the polymer nanocomposites.
Supporting Evidence
- The synthesized NiO nanoparticles exhibited a cubic structure with a size of approximately 18.2 nm.
- Incorporating NiO NPs reduced the crystallinity of the nanocomposites.
- The electrical conductivity increased from 1.25 × 10–6 to 5.64 × 10–5 S m−1 with the addition of NiO NPs.
Takeaway
This study shows that mixing tiny nickel oxide particles with certain plastics can make them better at conducting electricity and storing energy.
Methodology
The study involved synthesizing NiO nanoparticles and incorporating them into polymer blends, followed by various characterization techniques including XRD, TEM, and dielectric spectroscopy.
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