Preparation of Nano-composites Membranes with Graphic Oxides and Polylactic Acid

Abstract

Organic polymer materials were used as a layer of adhesive into the graphene sheet between the layers to enhance the interaction force between the nano-structure to achieve excellent mechanical properties and barrier properties. PLA with good flowability and easy processing was selected. The mechanical properties and barrier properties of the graphene-based composites were improved by the use of PLA for good flowability, making it easy to enter the GO layer as a binder. Three methods of preparation of GO / PLA homogeneous composite membranes were designed by vacuum filtration. The experimental results show that the injection of PLA as a molecular binder into the GO layer can effectively mimic the nano-structure, and enhance the intergranular force of the graphene molecules and the compatibility with the polymer matrix.

Keywords

nano-structure / polylactic acid (PLA) / graphic oxide (GO) / vacuum filtration

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