Mechanical and stress-sensitive properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced cement matrix composites

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z Duan ◽  
J Luo
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Reinforced Cement ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Dispersion of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Portland Cement Concrete Using Ultra-Sonication and Polycarboxylic Based Superplasticizer

2015 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 112-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Yousefi ◽  
Norazura Muhamad Bunnori ◽  
Mehrnoush Khavarian ◽  
Taksiah A. Majid
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Uniform Dispersion ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Sonication Technique ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The potential properties of carbon nanotube-cement based materials strongly depend on the dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) within the cement matrix and the bonding between CNTs and the hydrated cement. The homogeneous dispersion of CNTs in the cement matrix yet is one of the main challenges due to strong van der Waals forces between nanotubes. In this study, a polycarboxylic ether based superplasticizer and ultra-sonication technique was used for dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Portland cement concrete specimens with different concentrations of MWCNTs (0.04 and 0.1 % by the weight of cement), with and without the presence of superplasticizer were investigated. Compressive strength test results revealed a significant improvement in mechanical properties of sample containing 0.1 % MWCNTs and 0.2 % superplasticizer. Moreover, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images of fractured surfaces of hardened specimens showed a good dispersion of MWCNTs within the cement matrix. This method was developed to facilitate the uniform dispersion of MWCNTs in the cementitious concrete for better reinforcement in nanoscale and mechanical properties enhancement by transfer of load between the nanotubes and matrix.

Investigation on the Reinforcement of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on Alumina Matrix

2006 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Jing Sun ◽  
Lian Gao
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Weight Percent ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Alumina Matrix ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Alumina Composites ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Monolithic Alumina

In this paper, a colloidal processing route was adopted to disperse multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) into alumina powders homogenously. Alumina matrix composites containing 0.1 to 2 weight percent of MWNTs were successfully fabricated by pressureless sintering. Also, 1wt% MWNTs-alumina composites were prepared by hot pressing for comparison. It was found that when the sample was sintered at 1450oC, the addition of 1wt% carbon nanotubes led to 10% increase in bending strength compared with monolithic alumina. The reinforcement mechanism was discussed based on the microstructure investigation. The broken nanotubes and pullout of MWNTs at interfaces are efficient in transferring the load from the alumina matrix to the nanotubes, leading to the improvement of the mechanical properties.

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