Comparative Analysis of Nickel-Coated Graphite, Graphite, and Nickel in PLA/TPU Blends: Advancements in Compatibility, Conductivity, and Rheology
Yazarlar (4)
Arş. Gör. Zühal YURTBAŞI Yalova Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Zeynep Keskin
Kocaeli Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Ahmet Hakan Çınar
Yalova Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Alper KAŞGÖZ Yalova Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Polymer Composites (Q1)
Dergi ISSN 0272-8397 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Makale Dili Türkçe Basım Tarihi 01-2025
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 46 / 17 / 15966–15978 DOI 10.1002/pc.70021
Makale Linki https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pc.70021
Özet
This study presents a systematic comparison of graphite (G), nickel (Ni), and nickel‐coated graphite (NiC) as conductive fillers in polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Morphological analyses confirmed that NiC exhibited markedly better compatibility compared to G. While Ni particles appeared roughly spherical with primary sizes of 1.5–2 μm and agglomerates up to 15 μm, graphite displayed highly fragmented structures with irregular thicknesses. In contrast, NiC retained a broader particle size distribution and more intact layered morphology, indicating better structural integrity and improved interaction with the matrix. The rheological percolation threshold was determined as 14 wt% for uncoated G and 48 wt% for NiC. In the case of Ni, a clear percolation threshold could not be identified due to its distinct rheological behavior. The aspect ratio (A f) values calculated from …
Anahtar Kelimeler
compatibility | conductivity | graphite | nickel | rheology