journal article·2017-02

Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposites Using Interconnected Carbon Nanotubes (iCNT) as Reinforcement

Peter Samora Owuor, Yang Yang, Takami Kaji, Ryota Koizumi, Sehmus Ozden, Robert Vajtai, Jun Lou, Evgeni S. Penev, Boris I. Yakobson, Chandra S. Tiwary, Pulickel M. Ajayan

Advanced Engineering Materials· Volume 19· Issue 2
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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes are one of the most promising reinforcement for polymer based composite. The interface engineering between nanotube and polymer is still challenging. Here, we are using interconnected carbon nanotubes (iCNT) with different geometries such as X, Y, and Λ as reinforcement. The unique geometry of the reinforcement helps in improvement of the mechanical properties. The deformation behaviour due to reinforcement of iCNT is further explained with MD simulation.
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OpenAlex topics: Carbon Nanotubes in Composites · Graphene research and applications · Fiber-reinforced polymer composites

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Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA

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