| Abstract: | The main subject of this work is about the preparation of T-ZnOw/PS composites through different methods and the evaluation of mechanical properties of the composites.Different surface modification methods of T-ZnOw whiskers,the so called wet-type modification and dry-type modification,and different molding processing methods of T-ZnOw/PS composites,namely compression molding and injection molding,have been employed.Two different coupling agents,titanate coupling agent (NDZ105) and silane coupling agent (KH560),have been used to treat T-ZnOw.Both the interface structure between T-ZnOw whiskers and PS and the distribution of integrated T-ZnOw whiskers in composites have been studied by SEM.The mechanical properties of T-ZnOw/PS composites obtained through the above different methods have been studied comparatively.Although the tensile strength of the composites decreases slightly,the impact strength and tensile modulus increase with increasing the content of T-ZnOw in the composites.Both coupling agents and molding methods have great influence on the mechanical properties of the composites.The study of the impact-fractured surface shows that craze formation in PS matrix during the impact process is the main reason for the improvement of the composite toughness. |
