Characterisation of phthalonitrile blends to achieve high char yield for 3D printing
The feasibility of incorporating phthalonitrile moieties, in the form of phthalonitrile (PN) blends, into acrylate photocurable resins was investigated. Various synthesized PN blends were characterised by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) pre and post...
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Nanyang Technological University
2021
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Summary: | The feasibility of incorporating phthalonitrile moieties, in the form of phthalonitrile
(PN) blends, into acrylate photocurable resins was investigated. Various synthesized
PN blends were characterised by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) pre and post-photocuring using a UV oven. The
thermal stability and structural integrity of these blends were studied based on their
melting and decomposition temperatures. The solubility of these various blends was
tested to identify the most soluble blend in the acrylate photocurable resins which
depends on the melting temperature of the various blends. Carbonization or pyrolysis
was done through TGA where the intrinsic char yield of phthalonitrile blends depends
on the decomposition temperature of the various blends. The study of these various
blends aims to combine carbonization and photocurable resins in Digital Light
Processing photopolymerization as to 3D print functional carbon structures that can be
used in advanced high-performance engineering applications. Based on the results, 2-
hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) PN proved the feasibility to be possible where
reasonable melting point and decomposition temperature can also be achieved.
However, results are insufficient for HEMA PN to be made reliable as a high performance thermoset. Limitations include the lack of understanding of curing
kinetics of PN blends. A more systematic study of curing kinetics can be explored
through further characterisation by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Atomic Force
Microscope (AFM), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), as recommended for
future works. |
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