Mechanical and thermal properties of photopolymer/CB (carbon black) nanocomposite for rapid prototyping

Shih Hsuan Chiu; Sigit Tri Wicaksono; Kun Ting Chen; Chiu Yen Chen; Sheng Hong Pong

doi:10.1108/RPJ-11-2011-0124

Mechanical and thermal properties of photopolymer/CB (carbon black) nanocomposite for rapid prototyping

Shih Hsuan Chiu
, Sigit Tri Wicaksono
, Kun Ting Chen
, Chiu Yen Chen
, Sheng Hong Pong^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Lan Yang Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the mechanical properties of photopolymer/CB (carbon black) nanocomposite when applied in a visible-light rapid prototyping (RP) machine. Design/methodology/approach - The mechanical properties of the samples such as hardness and tensile strength along with thermal stability were analyzed. The curing time behavior of the photopolymer/CB nanocomposites was tested by using a rigid-body pendulum rheometer. The shrinkage property and dimensional stability were also analyzed using the technique according to ASTM D2566 and ASTM D1204, respectively. Findings - The results showed that the prototype fabricated from pristine photopolymer tended to exhibit poor mechanical properties and low thermal stability. However, after adding the photopolymer with various concentrations of nano-CB and dispersant in appropriate composition, the photopolymer/CB nanocomposite prototype not only reduced its curing time but also enhanced its mechanical properties, thermal stability and dimensional stability. Practical implications - The presented results can be used in a visible-light RP machine. Originality/value - The mechanical and thermal properties of photopolymer are improved with nano-CB additives for a RP system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	262-269
Number of pages	8
Journal	Rapid Prototyping Journal
Volume	21
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-11-2011-0124
Publication status	Published - 20 Apr 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Additive
Carbon black
Composites
Mechanical properties
Photopolymer

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