Properties of nano-ZnO/poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(ethylene oxide) composite thin films |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand;2. Department of Chemistry, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | A series of poly(vinyl alcohol)/nano-ZnO composites were prepared by dispersing nano-ZnO in aqueous solutions containing mixtures of the biodegradable polymers poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), and composite thin films were prepared by casting. The introduction of nano-ZnO into PVA/PEO mixed solutions significantly decreased the resistivity of the solutions. Ultraviolet absorption, thermal behaviour and visco-elastic properties of the thin films were determined as a function of nano-ZnO content up to 15 wt%. Optimum film properties were obtained with 1 wt% nano-ZnO, higher proportions of nano-ZnO resulting in agglomeration of ZnO particles and deterioration in film properties. The Forouhi and Bloomer model was used for the modelling of ZnO thin films. |
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