Effect of chemical functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane on mechanical and morphological properties of epoxy nanocomposites |
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| Authors: | John Kathi Kyong-Yop Rhee Joong Hee Lee |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China;2. College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China |
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| Abstract: | Nanocomposites based on epoxy resin and different weight percentages of unmodified, oxidized, and silanized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were prepared by cast molding method. Effects of MWCNTs content on the flexural properties were examined. The results showed that as the loading of the MWCNTs increased, improved flexural strength and flexural modulus were observed. The mechanical properties decreased when the MWCNTs content exceeded 0.2 wt.% due to agglomeration of MWCNTs. These results prove the effect of functionalization on the interfacial adhesion between epoxy and MWCNTs. This was further confirmed by morphology study of fractured surfaces of nanocomposites by SEM and TEM. |
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