Synthesis and characterization of a novel Poly(methyl methacrylate) Composites using Copper-4, 4'- Trimethylenedipyridine Metal-Organic Framework as Fillers

Author

Shisi Liu, University of South Florida

Graduation Year

2009

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

M.S.

Degree Granting Department

Chemistry

Major Professor

Julie P. Harmon, Ph.D.

Keywords

PMMA composites, Metal-organic framework, Mechanical properties

Abstract

A novel Poly (methyl methacrylate) Composites using Copper-4, 4'- Trimethylenedipyridine Metal-Organic Framework as Fillers (CTMOF) had been synthesized and analyzed. The CTMOF structure had been characterized by X-ray crystallography. The thermal and mechanical properties of CTMOF-PMMA composites had been examined via optical microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), microhardness, and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA). The results showed the increase of Glass transition temperatures and the improvement of mechanical properties of the PMMA composites as the concentration of CBMOF loading increased.

Scholar Commons Citation

Liu, Shisi, "Synthesis and characterization of a novel Poly(methyl methacrylate) Composites using Copper-4, 4'- Trimethylenedipyridine Metal-Organic Framework as Fillers" (2009). USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/2065