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UV absorption properties and thermal stability of coated zinc oxide in polypropylene nanocomposites

  • Satu Pasanen
  • , Mika Paajanen
  • , G. Morales
  • , O. Rodríguez-Fernández
  • , C. Espinoza-González
  • , I. Yañez-Flores
  • , R. Benavides-Perez
  • , J.-G. Bocanegra-Rojas
  • , C.-S. Tena-Salcido
  • , G. Deluna-Guajardo
  • , Martinez-Martinez
  • , L. Bellomo
  • , A. Carfagnini
  • , R. Battelli
  • , F. Ferroni
    • Research Centre for Applied Chemistry
    • Servicios Administrativos Peñoles, S.A. De C.V.
    • SO.F.TER S.p.A.
    • Sovere S.p.A.

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Poster › Scientific

    Abstract

    Degradation of polymeric materials is a well-known phenomenon in outdoor plastic applications. To avoid the damaging effect of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation nanosize fillers like ZnO can be utilized. In this work, we tested how coated nanoparticles can be used as UV absorption agents in selected polypropylene matrix. Material properties such as mechanical properties, absorption levels and chemical changes were tested before and after UV exposure. The results showed that approximately 1 wt% nanoparticle addition gave adequate UV resistance properties compared to commercial compound stabilized with organic UV stabilizer.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    EventVI International Conference on Surfaces, Materials and Vacuum - Mérida, Mexico
    Duration: 23 Sept 2013 → 27 Sept 2013

    Conference

    ConferenceVI International Conference on Surfaces, Materials and Vacuum
    Country/TerritoryMexico
    CityMérida
    Period23/09/13 → 27/09/13

    Keywords

    • nanoparticle
    • zinc oxide
    • ZnO
    • plastic
    • polypropylene
    • UV
    • stabilization
    • nanocomposite

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