@article{
author = "Pešić, Ivan and Petrović, Miloš and Vuksanović, Marija and Popović, Maja and Rabasović, Maja and Šević, Dragutin and Radojević, Vesna",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Processing and characterization of PMMA-MXene composites were investigated. γ-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxy (MEMO) silane was used to modify the surface of MXenes and improve the compatibility between MXenes and the polymer. The FTIR analysis revealed the formation of a chemical bond between MXene and MEMO silane, while the XPS analysis confirmed the presence of silicon in the functionalized MXene. PMMA composites with non-functionalized and functionalized MXene were prepared using a solution casting method. Tensile tests showed that, compared to neat PMMA, Young’s modulus increased in both composites by 22.1 and 27.6%, respectively. As a result of coupling between the PMMA matrix and the surface-modified MXenes, the tensile strength also increased by about 37%. In addition, optical spectroscopy showed higher absorption for the composite with surface-modified MXenes and short-lived fluorescence with emission intensity sensitive to the crumpling of functionalized MXene nanosheets.",
publisher = "Taylor & Francis Group",
journal = "Nanocomposites",
title = "Structural, optical and mechanical characterization of PMMA- MXene composites functionalized with MEMO silane",
pages = "226-215",
number = "1",
volume = "8",
doi = "10.1080/20550324.2023.2168844"
}