Mechanical and flame resistant properties of polycarbonate-carbon nanotubes-ochre composites

Ochre (Oc), with its high absorption and viscous properties and presence of several inorganic components, was incorporated in a polycarbonate-unmodified carbon nanotubes using processing methods such as electrospinning and compression molding, to produce strong and flame resistant composites with biaxially oriented nanomaterials. These composites were found to have good mechanical properties (ultimate tensile strength of similar to 95.3 MPa) and flame resistance (similar to 464 J g(-1)K(-1) heat release capacity) when similar to 1 wt% of single-walled carbon nanotubes was used with 2.5 wt% Oc, which was used as a compatibilizer and flame retardant. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 54:1289-1299, 2014. (c) 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers