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Surface characteristics of metal-like composites fabricated with aliphatic polyketone

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Recently, consumers have shown a growing interest in polymeric products that offer high aesthetic and comfort features, along with superior engineering performance. In response to this demand, we conducted a study on metallic polymer composites, utilizing metal fillers and polymers. To create these composites, micro-sized aluminum flakes and nano-sized spherical aluminum powder were combined with aliphatic polyketone. Furthermore, an ion-beam irradiation process was employed to enhance the surface properties of the products, including surface hardness, modulus, and glossiness. The compounding process was carried out using a twin-screw extruder, and disk-shaped specimens were prepared through injection molding. Subsequently, nitrogen ion-beam irradiation was applied to the prepared specimens. Comprehensive analysis was performed to evaluate the mechanical, aesthetic, structural, and morphological properties of these metal-like composites.

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This research was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Education (2018R1A5A1024127 and 2021R1F1A1051256). Also, the Department of Fiber System Engineering was supported through the Research-Focused Department Promotion & Interdisciplinary Convergence Research Project as a part of the Support Program for University Development for Dankook University in 2023.

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Jeong, J.W., Song, Y.S. Surface characteristics of metal-like composites fabricated with aliphatic polyketone. Korea-Aust. Rheol. J. 35, 169–178 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13367-023-00061-2

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