Thermal data of the pure PTFE matrix and the GNPs–PTFE nanocomposites from TGA analysis.
| Samples | Weight loss temperature/°C | The heat resistance index (THRI)a/°C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T 5 | T 30 | ||
| Pure PTFE | 537.3 | 568.8 | 272.5 |
| 1% GNPs | 532.1 | 562.6 | 269.7 |
| 5% GNPs | 529.1 | 565.4 | 269.9 |
| 10% GNPs | 530.4 | 564.1 | 269.8 |
| 15% GNPs | 530.1 | 563.9 | 269.7 |
| 20% GNPs | 529.7 | 563.2 | 269.4 |
The heat resistance index (THRI) = 0.49 [T5 + 0.6(T30 − T5)], T5, T30 is the decomposing temperature at 5%, 30% weight loss, respectively.34