A Review of Graphene Enhanced Rotational Molding Materials
Daniel Tsai
Asbury Advanced Materials
This workshop will examine the effects of incorporating Asbury Advanced Materials’ (AAM) edge functionalized graphene (EFG) into rotational molding resins to enhance a broad range of material properties. Experimental data will be presented demonstrating the influence of EFG on common polymers such as linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and high density polyethylene (HDPE). The workshop will review the observed benefits that EFG can create in improving various physical properties critical to the rotomolding processes and their implication to the applications. These properties include stiffness, low-temperature impact, gas barrier, CREEP, UV resistance, wear, lubricity, and potential of fine tuning electrical and thermal conductivity. In addition to property enhancement, the workshop will address the potential operational and economic benefits of EFG incorporation for rotational molders. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of graphene based heat transfer aids in reducing heating and cooling cycle times. A simplified cost analysis will be presented to illustrate potential operating cost savings achievable through the use of EFG enhanced materials.
- How to reduce cost through material adjustments
- Review of how additives are tested and developed in the lab
