Large-scale production of CNT reinforced PVC-based artificial leather

IF 4.3 3区材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS

Diamond and Related Materials Pub Date : 2025-07-08 DOI:10.1016/j.diamond.2025.112619

Abdulcabbar Yavuz , Musa Yilmaz , Necip Fazil Yilmaz

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Abstract

Nanoparticle-reinforced polymers have been extensively studied at the laboratory scale for decades; however, their large-scale implementation in everyday applications remains limited. In this study, carbon nanotube (CNT)-enhanced PVC-based artificial leather was successfully fabricated and systematically characterized. The structural, optical, and mechanical properties of both neat and CNT-reinforced artificial leather were investigated through FTIR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, tensile, flexibility, abrasion, wear, and water contact angle measurements. Accelerated aging tests under UV and thermal exposure were also conducted. Although the addition of 0.5 wt% CNTs did not alter the surface structure—likely due to nanoparticle encapsulation within the polymer matrix—it significantly influenced other properties. The CNTs were generally well-dispersed with minimal agglomeration. Notably, the inclusion of CNTs enhanced tensile strength, reduced abrasion loss, and enabled control over the flexibility of the artificial leather. These findings demonstrate that even a small addition of CNTs can substantially improve the mechanical performance and durability of PVC-based artificial leather, highlighting its potential for broader practical applications.

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大规模生产CNT增强pvc基人造革

纳米颗粒增强聚合物已经在实验室规模上进行了几十年的广泛研究；然而，它们在日常应用中的大规模实现仍然有限。本研究成功制备了碳纳米管（CNT）增强pvc基人造革，并对其进行了系统表征。通过红外光谱（FTIR）、紫外可见光谱（UV-Vis）、扫描电镜（SEM）、x射线衍射（XRD）、拉伸、柔韧性、磨损、磨损和水接触角测量，研究了纯碳纳米管和碳纳米管增强人造革的结构、光学和机械性能。并进行了紫外和热暴露加速老化试验。虽然添加0.5 wt%的碳纳米管并没有改变表面结构（可能是由于纳米颗粒封装在聚合物基体内），但它显著影响了其他性能。CNTs分散良好，团聚现象极少。值得注意的是，碳纳米管的加入提高了人造皮革的抗拉强度，减少了磨损损失，并能够控制人造皮革的柔韧性。这些发现表明，即使少量添加碳纳米管也能显著提高pvc人造革的机械性能和耐久性，突出了其更广泛的实际应用潜力。

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Diamond and Related Materials 工程技术-材料科学：综合

CiteScore

6.00

自引率

14.60%

发文量

702

审稿时长

2.1 months

期刊介绍： DRM is a leading international journal that publishes new fundamental and applied research on all forms of diamond, the integration of diamond with other advanced materials and development of technologies exploiting diamond. The synthesis, characterization and processing of single crystal diamond, polycrystalline films, nanodiamond powders and heterostructures with other advanced materials are encouraged topics for technical and review articles. In addition to diamond, the journal publishes manuscripts on the synthesis, characterization and application of other related materials including diamond-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron and carbon nitrides. Articles are sought on the chemical functionalization of diamond and related materials as well as their use in electrochemistry, energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological sensing, imaging, thermal management, photonic and quantum applications, electron emission and electronic devices. The International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials has evolved into the largest and most well attended forum in the field of diamond, providing a forum to showcase the latest results in the science and technology of diamond and other carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and diamond-like carbon. Run annually in association with Diamond and Related Materials the conference provides junior and established researchers the opportunity to exchange the latest results ranging from fundamental physical and chemical concepts to applied research focusing on the next generation carbon-based devices.