Vokasi UNESA Bulletin of Engineering, Technology and Applied Science
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polymer Blends Composites Reinforced with Nano Filler

Rafah Alwan Nassif (University of Technology -Iraq)
Raghad Hamid Hilal (University of Technology -Iraq)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of polymer blends (HDPE and PP) by incorporating nanofillers, including carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene oxide (GO), and silica nanoparticles (SiO₂). The effects of nanofiller concentrations (1%, 2%, and 3% by weight) on tensile, impact, and flexural strengths, and thermal stability were investigated. The results showed that adding 2% CNTs increased tensile strength by 50% compared to the unmodified blend. Impact and flexural strengths also improved significantly with the addition of CNTs, while the improvements were less pronounced with GO and SiO₂. Thermal stability was enhanced by all nanofillers, with the CNT and GO composites showing a 25% increase in decomposition temperature compared to the unmodified blend. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that nanofillers increased the crystallinity of the blends, thereby improving strength and stability. These findings suggest that CNTs, GO, and SiO₂ significantly enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of polymer blends, making them suitable for applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

vubeta

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Engineering Mechanical Engineering Transportation

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Vokasi Unesa Bulletin Of Engineering, Technology and Applied Science is a peer-reviewed, Quarterly International Journal, that publishes high-quality theoretical and experimental papers of permanent interest, that have not previously been published in a journal, in the field of engineering, ...