Abstract
Carbon nanotubes/epoxy composite was prepared by means of melt methods. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was employed to characterize the obtained WCNT/EP composite. Then we studied the impact strength, bend strength and bend modulus of WCNT/EP nanocomposite. As a result, when WCNT content is 0.05%, the mechanical properties are the best. The bend strength increases up to 100%, bend modulus improve up to 41%, impact strength increases up to 4 times. WCNT is dispersed well in epoxy matrix, so it enhances the mechanical properties of epoxy matrix. The effects of WCNT content on the electrical conductivity of composites were studied.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 216-218 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Gaofenzi Cailiao Kexue Yu Gongcheng/Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Jul 2006 |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Epoxy resin
- Nanocomposites
- Volume resistance