Abstract
The epoxy matrix in a carbon fiber/epoxy composite was modified with MWCNTs (multi-wall carbon nanotubes) to improve the matrix dominated thermomechanical properties of the composite. The dispersion of the CNTs was enhanced with a commercial block copolymer. A pronounced improvement in matrix dominated properties of the composite was achieved by reinforcing the matrix with 0.5 wt% of MWCNTs with the block copolymer. The Tg, was increased by 39 °C, and the in-plane compressive strength and interlaminar shear strength were increased by 39 % and 15 %, respectively.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | American Society for Composites - 22nd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2007 - Composites |
| Subtitle of host publication | Enabling a New Era in Civil Aviation |
| Pages | 1575-1585 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Volume | 3 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2007 |
| Event | 22nd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2007 - Composites: Enabling a New Era in Civil Aviation - Seattle, WA, United States Duration: Sep 17 2007 → Sep 19 2007 |
Other
| Other | 22nd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2007 - Composites: Enabling a New Era in Civil Aviation |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Seattle, WA |
| Period | 9/17/07 → 9/19/07 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites