Joint Effect of Small Additives of Carbon Nanoparticles of Different Morphologies on the Mechanical Characteristics of Cross-Linked Polyurethanes under Static and Dynamic Loads

Abstract

Influence of small additives of fullerene, graphene oxide, and their combinations in the ratio of 85 : 15 on the structure and mechanical properties of cross-linked polyurethanes under static and dynamic loads has been investigated. Nanocomposite structures have been studied by X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy. It is shown that the presence of carbon nanoparticles in the composite reduces its strength under both static and shock-wave loads. The synergistic effect of the mixture of carbon nanoparticles manifests itself as an increase in the elastic modulus by a factor of 1.25 in comparison with the initial polymer.