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  • Thermal expansion of Fumed Silica/cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    The thermal expansion behavior of a cyanate ester matrix reinforced by Fumed Silica nanoparticles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm was investigated with thermomechanical analysis. All nanocomposites showed decreased coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) in comparison with the neat bisphenol E cyanate ester resin, but the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites had lower CTEs than the 40-nm nanocomposites for equal volume fractions. The largest decrease in CTE was 27.0% for 20.7 vol % 40-nm Fumed Silica. When the data were compared to applicable theory, the best fit of the data was given by Schapery's upper limit and Shi's model. Estimates of the interphase volume fraction and effective thickness surrounding the nanoparticles were made with the results of Shi's model, and the results showed that the interphase volume fraction was larger for the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites, given an equal fraction of Silica. The glass-transition temperature of the nanocomposites from thermomechanical analysis varied only slightly with the volume fraction. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008

  • thermal expansion of Fumed Silica cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    The thermal expansion behavior of a cyanate ester matrix reinforced by Fumed Silica nanoparticles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm was investigated with thermomechanical analysis. All nanocomposites showed decreased coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) in comparison with the neat bisphenol E cyanate ester resin, but the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites had lower CTEs than the 40-nm nanocomposites for equal volume fractions. The largest decrease in CTE was 27.0% for 20.7 vol % 40-nm Fumed Silica. When the data were compared to applicable theory, the best fit of the data was given by Schapery's upper limit and Shi's model. Estimates of the interphase volume fraction and effective thickness surrounding the nanoparticles were made with the results of Shi's model, and the results showed that the interphase volume fraction was larger for the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites, given an equal fraction of Silica. The glass-transition temperature of the nanocomposites from thermomechanical analysis varied only slightly with the volume fraction. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008

  • Dynamic mechanical analysis of Fumed Silica/cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Composites Part A-applied Science and Manufacturing, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    Fumed Silica particles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm were combined with a low viscosity bisphenol E cyanate ester resin to form composite materials with enhanced storage modulus and reduced damping behavior, as evidenced by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The storage modulus increased with volume fraction of Fumed Silica in both the glassy and rubbery regions, but the increase was more pronounced in the rubbery region. The maximum increase in storage modulus in the glassy region was 75% for 20.7 vol% of 40 nm Fumed Silica, while the same composition showed a 231% increase in the rubbery storage modulus. Furthermore, decreases in damping behavior were used to estimate the effective polymer-particle interphase thickness. The glass transition temperature of the nanocomposites was not changed significantly with increasing volume fraction.

  • dynamic mechanical analysis of Fumed Silica cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Composites Part A-applied Science and Manufacturing, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    Fumed Silica particles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm were combined with a low viscosity bisphenol E cyanate ester resin to form composite materials with enhanced storage modulus and reduced damping behavior, as evidenced by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The storage modulus increased with volume fraction of Fumed Silica in both the glassy and rubbery regions, but the increase was more pronounced in the rubbery region. The maximum increase in storage modulus in the glassy region was 75% for 20.7 vol% of 40 nm Fumed Silica, while the same composition showed a 231% increase in the rubbery storage modulus. Furthermore, decreases in damping behavior were used to estimate the effective polymer-particle interphase thickness. The glass transition temperature of the nanocomposites was not changed significantly with increasing volume fraction.

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  • Thermal expansion of Fumed Silica/cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    The thermal expansion behavior of a cyanate ester matrix reinforced by Fumed Silica nanoparticles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm was investigated with thermomechanical analysis. All nanocomposites showed decreased coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) in comparison with the neat bisphenol E cyanate ester resin, but the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites had lower CTEs than the 40-nm nanocomposites for equal volume fractions. The largest decrease in CTE was 27.0% for 20.7 vol % 40-nm Fumed Silica. When the data were compared to applicable theory, the best fit of the data was given by Schapery's upper limit and Shi's model. Estimates of the interphase volume fraction and effective thickness surrounding the nanoparticles were made with the results of Shi's model, and the results showed that the interphase volume fraction was larger for the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites, given an equal fraction of Silica. The glass-transition temperature of the nanocomposites from thermomechanical analysis varied only slightly with the volume fraction. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008

  • thermal expansion of Fumed Silica cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    The thermal expansion behavior of a cyanate ester matrix reinforced by Fumed Silica nanoparticles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm was investigated with thermomechanical analysis. All nanocomposites showed decreased coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) in comparison with the neat bisphenol E cyanate ester resin, but the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites had lower CTEs than the 40-nm nanocomposites for equal volume fractions. The largest decrease in CTE was 27.0% for 20.7 vol % 40-nm Fumed Silica. When the data were compared to applicable theory, the best fit of the data was given by Schapery's upper limit and Shi's model. Estimates of the interphase volume fraction and effective thickness surrounding the nanoparticles were made with the results of Shi's model, and the results showed that the interphase volume fraction was larger for the 12-nm Fumed Silica nanocomposites, given an equal fraction of Silica. The glass-transition temperature of the nanocomposites from thermomechanical analysis varied only slightly with the volume fraction. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008

  • Dynamic mechanical analysis of Fumed Silica/cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Composites Part A-applied Science and Manufacturing, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    Fumed Silica particles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm were combined with a low viscosity bisphenol E cyanate ester resin to form composite materials with enhanced storage modulus and reduced damping behavior, as evidenced by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The storage modulus increased with volume fraction of Fumed Silica in both the glassy and rubbery regions, but the increase was more pronounced in the rubbery region. The maximum increase in storage modulus in the glassy region was 75% for 20.7 vol% of 40 nm Fumed Silica, while the same composition showed a 231% increase in the rubbery storage modulus. Furthermore, decreases in damping behavior were used to estimate the effective polymer-particle interphase thickness. The glass transition temperature of the nanocomposites was not changed significantly with increasing volume fraction.

  • dynamic mechanical analysis of Fumed Silica cyanate ester nanocomposites
    Composites Part A-applied Science and Manufacturing, 2008
    Co-Authors: W.k. Goertzen, Michael R. Kessler
    Abstract:

    Fumed Silica particles with average primary particle diameters of 12 and 40 nm were combined with a low viscosity bisphenol E cyanate ester resin to form composite materials with enhanced storage modulus and reduced damping behavior, as evidenced by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The storage modulus increased with volume fraction of Fumed Silica in both the glassy and rubbery regions, but the increase was more pronounced in the rubbery region. The maximum increase in storage modulus in the glassy region was 75% for 20.7 vol% of 40 nm Fumed Silica, while the same composition showed a 231% increase in the rubbery storage modulus. Furthermore, decreases in damping behavior were used to estimate the effective polymer-particle interphase thickness. The glass transition temperature of the nanocomposites was not changed significantly with increasing volume fraction.

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  • Inhibition of Lithium Dendrites by Fumed Silica-Based Composite Electrolytes
    Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2004
    Co-Authors: Xiangwu Zhang, Saad A Khan, Peter S. Fedkiw
    Abstract:

    Lithium dendrite formation is investigated via in situ microscopy in a liquid electrolyte containing polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether 1 lithium bis~trifluoromethylsulfonyl !imide and composite gel-like electrolytes formed by dispersing nanometer-size Fumed Silica into the liquid. Fumed Silicas with either hydrophilic silanol surface groups or hydrophobic octyl surface groups were employed. Dendrites with current density-dependent morphology are formed in liquid electrolyte but addition of Fumed Silica inhibits their formation, with hydrophilic Fumed Silica having a more pronounced effect than hydrophobic Silica. The dendrite inhibition effect of Fumed Silica is attributed to its abilities to form a continuous network with elastic-like properties and scavenge impurities from the electrolyte.

  • Interfacial stability between lithium and Fumed Silica-based composite electrolytes
    Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2002
    Co-Authors: Jian Zhou, Peter S. Fedkiw, Saad A Khan
    Abstract:

    Composite electrolytes consisting of methyl-capped poly(ethylene glycol) oligomer (Mw 250), lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (Li:O = 1:20), and Fumed Silica were investigated. In particular, the effects of Fumed Silica-surface chemistry and weight percentage in the composite on cycling behavior of Li/electrolyte/Li, Li(Ni)/electrolyte/Li, and Li/electrolyte/metal oxide cells were studied. Four types of Fumed silieas with various surface groups were employed, A200 (native hydroxyl groups), R805 (octyl-modified), R974 (methyl-modified), and FS-EG3 (ethylene oxide-modifed). The presence of Fumed Silica enhances lithium cyclability by reducing the interfacial resistance and cell-capacity fading, regardless of surface chemistry. However, the extent of the enhancing effect of Fumed Silica strongly depends on its surface chemistry, with the largest effect seen with A200 and the least effect seen with FS-EG3. Increasing Fumed Silica weight fraction intensifies the stabilizing effect.

  • Fumed Silica-based composite polymer electrolytes: Synthesis, rheology, and electrochemistry
    Journal of Power Sources, 2000
    Co-Authors: H. J. Walls, Micah K. Stowe, Jian Zhou, Jeffrey A. Yerian, Peter S. Fedkiw, Saad A Khan, Gregory L Baker
    Abstract:

    An overview of our research is presented on developing composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) based on low-molecular weight polyethylene oxide (PEO) (namely, poly(ethylene glycol) dimethyl ether), lithium salts (e.g. lithium triflate, lithium imide, etc.), and Fumed Silica. These CPEs demonstrate high room-temperature conductivites (>10-3S/cm), mechanical strength, and form stable interfaces with lithium metal as a result of the Fumed Silica. The surface groups on the Fumed Silica determine the mechanical properties of the CPE while the low-molecular weight PEO and lithium salt determine the ionic transport properties. These CPEs show promise as electrolytes for the next generation of rechargeable lithium batteries.