Interfacial characterisation and optimisation of carbon nanotube fibres

James Trevarthen; Dawid Janas; Michael Wisnom; Sameer Rahatekar; Krzysztof Koziol

Interfacial characterisation and optimisation of carbon nanotube fibres

James Trevarthen^*, Dawid Janas, Michael Wisnom, Sameer Rahatekar, Krzysztof Koziol

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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
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
Country	Spain
City	Seville
Period	22/06/14 → 26/06/14

Keywords

Carbon nanotube
Interface
Nanocomposite

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Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

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