• Improved adhesive strength and toughness of polyvinyl acetate glue on addition of small quantities of graphene

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    Khan, U., May, P., Porwal, H., Nawaz, K., Coleman, J.N., Improved adhesive strength and toughness of polyvinyl acetate glue on addition of small quantities of graphene, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 5, 4, 2013, 1423-1428

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    We have prepared composites of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) reinforced with solution exfoliated graphene. We observe a 50% increase in stiffness and a 100% increase in tensile strength on addition of 0.1vol% graphene compared to the pristine polymer. As PVAc is commonly used commercially as a glue, we have tested such composites as adhesives. The adhesive strength and toughness of the composites were up to 4 and 7 times higher, respectively, than the pristine polymer.

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    We acknowledge financial support from Science Foundation Ireland through the Principle Investigator scheme (grant number 07/IN.7/I1772

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    Sponsor: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
    Grant Number: 07/IN.7/I1772

    Author's Homepage: http://people.tcd.ie/colemaj

    Author: COLEMAN, JONATHAN

    Author: KHAN, UMAR

    Author: MAY, PETER

    Type of material: Journal Article