scholarly journals Optimization of Process Conditions for Continuous Growth of CNTs on the Surface of Carbon Fibers

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Chengjuan Wang ◽  
Yanxiang Wang ◽  
Shunsheng Su
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Growth Time ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Continuous Growth ◽  
Graphitization Degree ◽  
Growth Atmosphere ◽  
Moving Speed

Grafting carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is one of the most commonly used methods for modifying carbon fiber surface, during which complex device is usually needed and the growth of CNTs is difficult to control. Herein, we provide an implementable and continuous chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, by which the novel multiscale reinforcement of carbon nanotube (CNT)-grafted carbon fiber is prepared. After exploring the effects of the moving speed and growth atmosphere on the morphology and mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes/carbon fiber (CNTs/CF) reinforcement, the optimal CVD process conditions are determined. The results show that low moving speeds of carbon fibers passing through the reactor can prolong the growth time of CNTs, increasing the thickness and density of the CNTs layer. When the moving speed is 3 cm/min or 4 cm/min, the surface graphitization degree and tensile strength of CNTs/CF almost simultaneously reach the highest value. It is also found that H2 in the growth atmosphere can inhibit the cracking of C2H2 and has a certain effect on prolonging the life of the catalyst. Meanwhile, the graphitization degree is promoted gradually with the increase in H2 flow rate from 0 to 0.9 L/min, which is beneficial to CNTs/CF tensile properties.

Controllable growth of uniform carbon nanotubes/carbon nanofibers on the surface of carbon fibers

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (92) ◽  
pp. 75735-75745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxin Fan ◽  
Yanxiang Wang ◽  
Jiqiang Chen ◽  
Yan Yuan ◽  
Aiguo Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Controllable Growth ◽  
Carbon Fiber Surface

Controllable growth of CNTs/CNFs on carbon fiber surface without degradation of tensile strength of carbon fibers.

Effect of CNT Grafting on Carbon Fibers on Impact Properties of CFRTP Laminate

2018 ◽  
Vol 774 ◽  
pp. 410-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuto Tanaka ◽  
Ken Uzumasa ◽  
Tsutao Katayama
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Impact Properties ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics ◽  
The Impact

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) are expected to be used as a structural material for aircraft and automobiles not only for their mechanical properties such as high specific strength and high specific rigidity but also for their high recyclability and short molding time. Generally, in a composite material having a laminated structure, interlaminar delamination is often caused by an out-of-plane impact, so the interlayer property plays an important role in the mechanical properties. It has been reported that the fiber/matrix interfacial strength increases by grafting carbon nanotubes (CNT) on the carbon fiber surface. In this study, CNT grafted carbon fibers were used for reinforcement of CFRTP laminate for the improvement of impact properties of CFRTP laminates. The impact absorbed energy of the CFRTP laminate using CNT grafted carbon fibers as reinforcing fiber was higher than that using untreated CF.

Liquid-Phase Oxidation Modification of Carbon Fiber Surface

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 2008-2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Bo Lu ◽  
Cheng Guo Wang ◽  
Hua Yuan ◽  
Xiu Ying Hu
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Acid ◽  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Oxidation Time ◽  
Liquid Phase Oxidation ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Oxidation Treatment ◽  
Phase Oxidation

The carbon fibers were subjected to liquid–phase oxidation treatment in 65% nitric acid solution. The relation between liquid-phase oxidation time and structure of carbon fibers had been assessed by LRS, XRD, SEM, and FTIR. The results indicate that smaller surface crystallites obtained by etching and more unsaturated carbon created after treatment, and corrosion enhanced with the increase of oxidation time. But nitric acid oxidation treatment does not change the bulk structure of carbon fibers. After nitric acid treated, the grooves of surface is wider and deeper compared to the original carbon fiber, When the oxidation times reach 12 hours, the surface of carbon fibers is severely damage. When the oxidation times reach 6 hours, there is not any characteristic peek in the FTIR. But after oxidation treatment for 9 hours, -COOH, -OH can be found from FTIR. So the best time for liquid-phase oxidation process is 9 hours.

Grafting carbon nanotubes densely on carbon fibers by poly(propylene imine) for interfacial enhancement of carbon fiber composites

Carbon ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 158 ◽  
pp. 704-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Chen ◽  
Qingyu Peng ◽  
Xu Zhao ◽  
Hao Sun ◽  
Shasha Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composites ◽  
Poly Propylene

Preparation and research of electroless nickel on carbon fiber surfaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongcai Shao ◽  
Jian Guo ◽  
Pin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Electroless Nickel ◽  
Transverse Cross Section ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cold Setting

Purpose The paper aims to introduce the process flow of electroless nickel (EN) plating on carbon fiber surfaces, the effect of former processing on the properties of coating and the dynamics of the process. Design/methodology/approach The coated fibers were mounted in cold-setting epoxy resin, and transverse cross-section of the coated fibers were examined under an optical microscope to ascertain the thickness, uniformity and continuity of the coating over the fiber surface. The coating morphology was studied by using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). This study also determined the activation energy and electrical properties of EN coated on carbon fibers. Findings Activation temperatures have a greater impact on the quality of EN. At a temperature of 80°C, the EN layer prepared was uniform and compact and fully coated the carbon fibers. The optimum components of the EN plating process is NiSO4: 28 g/L; NaH2PO2: 30 g/L; NaAc: 20 g/L; Na3C6H5O7:10 g/L; C4O6H2KNa: 2 g/L; (NH4)2SO4: 18 g/L; thiourea and lead acetate: trace; operating conditions: pH = 8.5, temperature: 70°C; time: 0.5 h). The activation energy of the EN plating on carbon fiber is 12 kJ/mol, and the electrical conductivity of nickel-plated carbon fiber in 80 mL of distilled water is 16.5 μs/cm. Originality/value This paper determined the optimum processing conditions and the activation energy of the EN plating on carbon fiber.

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