Rheological Investigations in Understanding Shear-Enhanced Crystallization of Isotactic Poly(propylene)/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites

摘要

A novel experimental technique to follow the crystallization processes of poly(propylene)/MWCNT composites that experience a steady shear deformation using dynamic melt rheometry is described. The effects of heterogeneous nucleation, temperature, and preshear on the crystallization behaviors were determined. A quantitative evaluation of crystallization kinetics difference between quiescent and preshear conditions could be achieved. By combining rheology with POM, we demonstrate that two different crystallization processes account for the shear-enhanced crystallization at low and high temperatures, respectively.