Abstract
Carbon nanotube fibres have the potential to reinforce high-performance polymer composites, but to do so will require an effective interface between fibre and matrix. Here we show that achieving such an interface is challenging using a conventional interfacial structure. Instead, we demonstrate the effectiveness of an alternative interfacial structure in a model composite that does not require aggressive chemistry. This results in a critical interfacial shear stress of 50.5 MPa whilst maintaining adhesion beyond 10% strain.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 |
Publisher | European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM |
ISBN (Print) | 9780000000002 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Event | 16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain Duration: 22 Jun 2014 → 26 Jun 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 |
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Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Seville |
Period | 22/06/14 → 26/06/14 |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotube
- Interface
- Nanocomposite