Investigating the Synergistic Effects of Hybrid Nanofillers in Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites for Superior Mechanical and Electrical Performance

¹ Mechanical Engineering Department, Indira College of Engineering and Management, Pune
² Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura - 140401, Punjab, India
³ Department of Civil Engineering, GLA University, Mathura - 281406, India
⁴ Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, 174103
⁵ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
⁶ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida
⁷ Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida

^* Corresponding author: mahesh.bhong@gmail.com

Abstract

This research examines the synergistic impacts of hybrid nanofillers, particularly silica nanoparticles (SiO₂) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), in polyethene (PE) network nanocomposites. The nanocomposites are methodically arranged and characterized for predominant mechanical and electrical execution. Tensile tests uncover a significant upgrade in mechanical properties, with test C showing a tensile quality of 83.2 MPa, flexible modulus of 3.6 GPa, and stretching at a break of 11.8%. Electrical conductivity estimations demonstrate an outstanding change, with test C coming to 1.1×10 −4 S/m Comparative investigation with related works exhibits the competitive points of interest of the crossover nanocomposites, adjusting with later improvements within the field. Morphological examination through checking and transmission electron microscopy affirms the successful scattering and interconnectivity of cross-breed nanofillers inside the polymer network. Affectability examinations emphasize the significance of preparing parameters in fitting nanocomposite properties, whereas recreation studies give hypothetical bits of knowledge into microstructural angles impacting by and large execution. This study contributes to the advancing scene of hybrid nanocomposite materials, advertising a promising road for the improvement of progressed materials with improved multifunctionality.