Development of Low-Density Polyethylene Nanocomposite with CNT Fibre Via Injection Moulding: Performance Study

With significant properties of the conventional polymer, the nanofiller-reinforced polymer matrix composite has received recent attention for engineering applications because the specification of the conventional fabrication of polymer matrix composite found internal casting defects leading to a decreased polymer composite behaviour. This research aims to develop and enrich the mechanical quality of the carbon nanotube (CNT) fibre-reinforced low-density polyethylene (LDPE) nanocomposite synthesized through the injection moulding technique. The density and elongation percentage/tensile strength of LDPE/CNT nanocomposite are investigated with Archimedes and ASTM D638 standards. The CNT proved and enriched the mechanical performance of the LDPE nanocomposite. Including 15 wt% of CNT facilitated better density, higher elongation rate (180%), and optimum tensile strength of 35.6 MPa. The LDPE nanocomposite with 15 wt% CNT is to be recommended for computer component applications.