Mechanical properties and strengthening mechanism of epoxy resin reinforced with nano-SiO2 particles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes

2018 ◽  
Vol 695 ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chufan Xiao ◽  
Yefa Tan ◽  
Xupu Yang ◽  
Ting Xu ◽  
Lulu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Strengthening Mechanism ◽  
Nano Sio2 ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Sio2 Particles ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

scholarly journals Enhancement of out-of-plane mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy resin composite by incorporating the multi-walled carbon nanotubes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Ali Mirsalehi ◽  
Amir Ali Youzbashi ◽  
Amjad Sazgar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Laminate Composite ◽  
Filament Winding ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

AbstractIn this study, epoxy hybrid nanocomposites reinforced by carbon fibers (CFs) were fabricated by a filament winding. To improve out-of-plane (transverse) mechanical properties, 0.5 and 1.0 Wt.% multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were embedded into epoxy/CF composites. The MWCNTs were well dispersed into the epoxy resin without using any additives. The transverse mechanical properties of epoxy/MWCNT/CF hybrid nanocomposites were evaluated by the tensile test in the vertical direction to the CFs (90º tensile) and flexural tests. The fracture surfaces of composites were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The SEM observations showed that the bridging of the MWCNTs is one of the mechanisms of transverse mechanical properties enhancement in the epoxy/MWCNT/CF composites. The results of the 90º tensile test proved that the tensile strength and elongation at break of nanocomposite with 1.0 Wt.% MWCNTs improved up to 53% and 50% in comparison with epoxy/CF laminate composite, respectively. Furthermore, the flexural strength, secant modulus, and elongation of epoxy/1.0 Wt.% MWCNT/CF hybrid nanocomposite increased 15%, 7%, and 9% compared to epoxy/CF laminate composite, respectively.

Nanoparticle/Epoxy Nanocomposites: Impact, Flexural and Thermal Properties

2010 ◽  
Vol 150-151 ◽  
pp. 1417-1420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Chen ◽  
Zhi Wei Xu ◽  
Jia Lu Li ◽  
Guang Wei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Nano Tio2 ◽  
Nano Sio2 ◽  
Weight Content ◽  
Thermal Mechanical Properties ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Nanocomposites based on epoxy which were reinforced by different nanoparticles were fabricated. Five types of nanoparticles (corresponding to multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs), nano-Al2O3, nano-TiO2 and nano-SiO2) were chosen and the weight content of the nanoparticles was 2wt.%. Impact, flexural and thermal-mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were investigated. Compared with neat epoxy, impact strength of systems which were reinforced by MWNTs and nano-TiO2 was increased by 60%. Concerned with the flexural properties, there was also an increase of about 10%~50% with the addition of the some nanoparticles such as MWNTs, nano-TiO2 and nano-SiO2. The heat resistance of the EP was not decreased by adding nanoparticles and the thermal properties of the systems were even improved with the addition of MWNTs.

Thermo-mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites incorporating amino acid and acid functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (14) ◽  
pp. 1847-1861
Author(s):  
Alireza Bagherzade ◽  
Masoud Jamshidi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Acid Treatment ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Functionalized Mwcnts

In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were functionalized by both sulfuric/nitric acids and amino acids to form COOH and NH2/COOH/OH groups on their surface, respectively. The functionalized MWCNTs were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, titration test, thermal gravimetric analysis, and solvent stability test. The results revealed that in each method, the functional groups were successfully attached to the surface of nanotubes. Acid treatment grafted more oxygen-containing groups compared to commercial carboxylated MWCNTs. The amino acid functionalized MWCNTs indicated improved stability in different solvents compared to raw and acid treated MWCNTs. These functionalized MWCNTs were incorporated into epoxy resin and the properties of the nanocomposites were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy, tensile test, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis. The morphology of the nanocomposites revealed that acid and amino acid treated samples had better interaction with the epoxy resin. Compared to epoxy sample contained raw MWCNT (control) and commercial carboxylated MWCNTs, the addition of functionalized MWCNTs to the epoxy resin improved the tensile strength by 39% and 25% (for acid treated) and 46% and 33% (for amino acid treated), respectively. The best tensile properties for acid and amino acid treated samples were reached by MWCNTs acid treated at 110℃ for 15 min and MWCNTs treated in a 50 g/L aqueous solution of amino acid, respectively. Storage modulus of the epoxy samples which contained acid and amino acid treated MWCNTs were 1560 and 1900 MPa, respectively. The glass rubber transition temperature ( Tg) of the epoxy samples containing acid and amino acid treated nanotubes were increased by 1.1℃ and 5.9℃, respectively, compared to the control sample. Therefore, based on these mechanical properties, the epoxy samples containing nanotubes functionalized by amino acid exhibited the highest performance in the epoxy nanocomposite. Incorporating acid and amino acid treated MWCNTs accelerated the curing process of epoxy where the curing temperature decreased by 9.1℃ and 13.3℃, respectively. Because of the reaction between amine groups grafted on MWCNTs in the amino acid treatment and epoxide groups of the epoxy resin, this acceleration was more significant in the case of amino acid sample. Note that addition of functionalized MWCNTs to epoxy resin did not lead to increased thermal stability.

Effect of dispersion conditions on the mechanical properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes based epoxy resin composites

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 1397-1407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parveen Garg ◽  
Bhanu Pratap Singh ◽  
Gaurav Kumar ◽  
Tejendra Gupta ◽  
Indresh Pandey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin Composites ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Preparation and Characterization of the Modified Carbon Nanotubes Enhanced Epoxy Resin Composites

2006 ◽  
Vol 505-507 ◽  
pp. 1075-1080 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuang Chyi Lee ◽  
Hsin Her Yu ◽  
Shug June Hwang ◽  
Ye Shiu Li ◽  
Min Hsun Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Activation Energy ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Epoxy Resin Composites ◽  
Modified Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

In this study, the surfaces of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were treated by acrylic acid. The acid-treated MWNTs were functionalized and were characterized by Infrared spectroscopy. The MWNTs were opened at their ends by ultrasonic treating and UV irradiating. Different adding amounts of the opened MWNTs were filled to the epoxy resin, and their mechanical properties and thermal properties were measured by Instron, impact and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), etc. The optimum adding amount of MWNTs to the epoxy resin is 2.0%, which is according to the parameters obtained from mechanical testing and Tg. The activation energy of the epoxy resin during curing can be calculated from infrared spectra according to the change of the epoxide band. The electrical conductivity of the MWNTs-filled composites was increased with proper (12.87%) amount of MWNTs adding, this is due to the networks constructed between MWNTs completely.

scholarly journals The effect of the surface modification of carbon nanotubes on their dispersion in the epoxy matrix

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Wladyka-Przybylak ◽  
Dorota Wesolek ◽  
Weronika Gieparda ◽  
Anna Boczkowska ◽  
Ewelina Ciecierska
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Mechanical Mixing ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Homogeneous Dispersion ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Mixing Method ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The effect of the surface modification of carbon nanotubes on their dispersion in the epoxy matrix Functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) has an effect on the dispersion of MWCNT in the epoxy matrix. Samples based on two kinds of epoxy resin and different weight percentage of MWCNTs (functionalized and non-functionalized) were prepared. Epoxy/carbon nanotubes composites were prepared by different mixing methods (ultrasounds and a combination of ultrasounds and mechanical mixing). CNTs modified with different functional groups were investigated. Surfactants were used to lower the surface tension of the liquid, which enabled easier spreading and reducing the interfacial tension. Solvents were also used to reduce the liquid viscosity. Some of them facilitate homogeneous dispersion of nanotubes in the resin. The properties of epoxy/nanotubes composites strongly depend on a uniform distribution of carbon nanotubes in the epoxy matrix. The type of epoxy resin, solvent, surfactant and mixing method for homogeneous dispersion of CNTs in the epoxy matrix was evaluated. The effect of CNTs functionalization type on their dispersion in the epoxy resins was evaluated on the basis of viscosity and microstructure studies.

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