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SESSION:
CompositeTuePM3-R1
Meyers International Symposium (11th Intl. Symp. on Composite, Ceramic & Nano Materials Processing, Characterization & Applications)
Tue. 18 Nov. 2025 / Room: Dusit 1
Session Chairs: Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonça Da Silveira; Student Monitors: TBA

17:05: [CompositeTuePM312] OS
NANOCOMPOSITE DEVELOPED FROM POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE FIBERS REINFORCED WITH REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE (rGO)
Clarissa De Paula Dias1; Bruno Cunha, Sousa Da1; Marc Meyers2; Sergio Monteiro1; Édio Junior1
1Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2University of California San Diego, La Jolla, United States
Paper ID: 49 [Abstract]

This work proposes for the first time to develop a nanocomposite from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) based microfibers and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), synthesized using the Solution Blow-Spinning (SBS) technique [1]. This technique allows the production of fibers with a small diameter using a thermoplastic polymer, being capable of producing microfibers on a large scale. The interest is related to the reduction of the diameter when compared to conventional fibers, as the diameter size of these materials directly affects their properties, which tend to improve as the contact surface increases, thereby improving wettability [2][3]. The use of graphene and graphene oxide as reinforcing materials in composites has attracted attention, as they tend to provide greater rigidity, strength and conductivity to the material [4]. Graphene oxide is obtained by functionalizing graphene through exfoliation, creating regions with sp2 and sp3 hybridized carbons [5], in addition to hydroxyl and epoxy functional groups. This structure improves the interaction with the polymer matrix, increasing the rigidity of the composite and making it conductive, with the advantage of reducing costs when using reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The results obtained from experimental tests of concentration and morphology through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) during the development of the nanocomposite will indicate the feasibility of producing a pure PMMA nanocomposite (matrix) reinforced with rGO in powder form (filler) for applications such as conductive polymer composites via Solution Blow Spinning.

References:
[1] DADOL, G. Solution Blow Spinning (SBS) and sbs-spun nanofibers: Materials, methods, and applications. Materials Today Communications, v. 25, 2020.
[2] HAUNG, Y. Robust thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers prepared from recycling polycarbonate. Polymer, v. 212, 2021.
[3] ALI, U.; KARIM, K. J. B. A.; BUANG, N. A. A review of the properties and applications of poly (methyl methacrylate) (pmma). Polymer Reviews, Taylor & Francis, v. 55, n. 4, p.678–705, 2015.
[4] TRIPATHI, S.; SAINI, P.; GUPTA, D. et. al. Electrical and mechanical properties of pmma/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites prepared via in situ polymerization. J Mater Sci, v. 48, p. 6223–6232, 2013.
[5] NEBOL’SIN, V.; GALSTYAN, V.; SILINA, Y. Graphene oxide and its Chemical nature: Multi stage interactions between the oxygen and graphene. Surfaces and Interfaces, v. 21, p. 100763, 2020.





SESSION:
CompositeWedPM2-R1
Meyers International Symposium (11th Intl. Symp. on Composite, Ceramic & Nano Materials Processing, Characterization & Applications)
Wed. 19 Nov. 2025 / Room: Dusit 1
Session Chairs: Belayne Zanini Marchi; Student Monitors: TBA

14:45: [CompositeWedPM206] OS Keynote
DEVELOPMENT OF POLYCARBONATE NANOFIBERS WITH REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION ABSORBING MATERIALS IN VESSELS
Clarissa De Paula Dias1; Bruno Cunha, Sousa Da1; Ricardo Pondé Weber1; Sergio Monteiro1; Édio Junior1
1Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Paper ID: 50 [Abstract]

This study aims to develop a nanocomposite based on recycled polycarbonate (PC) with reduced graphene oxide (rGO), intended for applications in electromagnetic radiation absorbing materials (ERAM), with emphasis on stealth technologies applied to vessels [1]. The nanofibers were produced using the Solution Blow Spinning (SBS) process, aiming to maximize efficiency in electromagnetic radiation absorption [2-4]. The methodology involved the characterization of the individual components (PC and rGO) and the resulting nanocomposite through thermal analyses (DSC and TGA), gel permeation chromatography (GPC) to determine the molar mass of PC, and complementary techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and electromagnetic radiation absorption analysis using a vector network analyzer. The results demonstrated that incorporating different proportions of rGO into the PC significantly enhanced radiation absorption in the X-band, indicating the formation of a promising functional system for electromagnetic shielding applications. The combined analyses revealed a homogeneous morphological structure and suitable thermal and structural properties, confirming the potential of the developed nanocomposite as an efficient alternative for use in defense and security systems [5-6].

References:
[1] HAUNG, Y. Robust thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers prepared from recycling polycarbonate. Polymer, v. 212, 2021.
[2] JANKOWSKI, P. Stable hydrophilic surface of polycarbonate. Sensors and Actuators B, v. 226, 2016.
[3] YUM, S. Synthesis and characterization of isosorbide based polycarbonates. Polymer, v. 179, 2019.
[4] ZHU, D. Sproduction and characterization of recycled polycarbonate based composite material containing recycled glass fibers. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, v. 5, 2017
[5] COSTA, U. Effect of graphene oxide coating on natural fiber composite for multilayered ballistic armor. Polymers, v. 11, 2019.
[6] CARACTERIZAçãO físico-química da fibra de poliaramida irradiada por radiação ultravioleta e gama. São Paulo, SP: ABM, 2019.


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