Effective functionalization of carbon nanotubes for bisphenol F epoxy matrix composites

Strengthening and stiffening carbon fiber epoxy composites by halloysite nanotubes, carbon nanotubes and silicon carbide whiskers

Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes

Albeit initially reported by a Russian group and reported again by Oberlin and co-workers (Oberlin et al., 1976), carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were first brought to the attention of greater scientific community by Ijima in 1991. It was not until 1991 that CNTs came to limelight unfolding its exotic properties. Following this report, academic interest in this onedimensional nanomaterial has grown rem...

Functionalization of carbon nanotubes

The functionalization of single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) is a very actively discussed topic in contemporary nanotube literature because the planned modification of SWCNT properties is believed to open the road towards real nanotechnology applications. In this contribution, some recent results are reported on the subject. Covalent attachment of functional groups, their influence on tube-tu...

Synthesis of copper coated carbon nanotubes for aluminium matrix composites

In this investigation copper coated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were prepared to enhance the interfacial bonding between CNTs and aluminum matrix by the molecular-level mixing process. In optimized plating bath of (1:1) by wt. CNT with Cu, thickness of coated CNTs is reduced to 100 nm to promote uniform distribution of Cu nanoparticle on the surface of pretreated CNTs. The mixing of CNTs was accomp...

Molecular Level Interactions in Carbon Nanotube Yarn – Epoxy Matrix Composites

Future high performance structural and multifunctional composites may utilize continuous carbon nanotube reinforcements. The nano-scale interactions between carbon nanotubes and epoxy macromolecules in such composites open new areas of research and technology. Tensile mechanical tests and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis are used here for gaining an initial understanding of such interactions and exp...