The effect of nanocopper oxide incorporation on the properties of ABS membrane

Abdull Rahman, Nurull Syahirah (2024) The effect of nanocopper oxide incorporation on the properties of ABS membrane. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of nanocopper oxide on the mechanical, structural, physical and morphological properties of ABS membrane. ABS/CuO composites at weight ratio of 99:1, 97:3 and 95:5 was prepared using electrospinning method. Mechanical, structural, physical and morphological properties of the composites were carried out. Obtained results indicated that the addition of nanocopper oxide with small amount increased the tensile strength, while increasing amount of nanocopper oxide decreased the tensile strength. The highest value for tensile (0.13889 MPa) were obtained from 99/1 ABS/CuO composite. Wettability test obtained that 97/3 ABS/CuO have the highest contact angle (111.72°). Scanning electron microscopy show that smoothness of ABS is broken by presence of nanocopper oxide. Overall, the ABS/CuO composites enhances the properties of the membrane for application such as waterproof packaging for medical devices.

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