Abstract
The PA66-based composites containing dispersible nano-SiO2 (DNS) were prepared in a twin-screw extruder by melt compounding. The microstructures of dispersible nano-SiO2/PA66 composites were investigated by means of TEM and XRD, and the non-isothermal crystallization behavior was studied through Jeziorny method and Mo method based on DSC analysis. The results showed that the dispersion of DNS was uniform in PA66 matrix, which could be related to surface structure of dispersible nano-SiO2. It was found from the study of the non-isothermal crystallization kinetics that dispersible nano-SiO2 possessed a heterogeneous nucleation capability in PA66 matrix, and its addition could hinder the motion of PA66 molecular chain, lower the crystallization temperature, and prolong the crystallization time of PA66. In addition, the activation energies for non-isothermal crystallization of neat PA66 and composites were also evaluated by the Kissinger method. The result showed that the activation energies of dispersible nano-SiO2/PA66 composites were higher than that of neat PA66.
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