Research Article

Compatibility of Functionalized Graphene with Polyethylene and Its Copolymers

Table 1

Designation codes and characteristics of the polymers used in this study.

Designation codeKind of polymerComonomer content (wt%)Molecular weightSolubility parameter (J/cm3)1/2 Trade name

PE1Polyethylene14,100147,50017.5Hanwha 737-LDPE
PE2Polyethylene12,600105,90017.5Hanwha 963-LDPE
PE3Polyethylene5,70028,50017.5Aldrich 42779-9
PE4Polyethylene1,6004,00017.5Aldrich 42777-2
PEMPoly(ethylene-graft-maleic anhydride)0.52,9006,60017.6Aldrich 45662-4
PEA5Poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)51,8003,90017.9Aldrich 42671-7
PEA10Poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)101,2002,80018.3Aldrich 42672-5
PEA15Poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)157001,50018.8Aldrich 44867-2