Understanding interfacial influence on properties of polymer nanocomposites

CI Idumah, CM Obele - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021 - Elsevier
Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs), and plant fiber reinforced polymer biocomposites (GBCs),
and nano-biocomposites (GPNCs) are versatily applied in various industrial, automotive …

Mechanical analysis of functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced composites: a review

KM Liew, ZX Lei, LW Zhang - Composite Structures, 2015 - Elsevier
Research activities related to functionally graded materials (FGMs) have increased rapidly in
recent years. The superlative properties of carbon nanotubes, ie high strength, high stiffness …

Mechanical properties of carbon nanotube/polymer composites

B Arash, Q Wang, VK Varadan - Scientific reports, 2014 - nature.com
The remarkable mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes, such as high elastic modulus
and tensile strength, make them the most ideal and promising reinforcements in …

A review of the interfacial characteristics of polymer nanocomposites containing carbon nanotubes

J Chen, B Liu, X Gao, D Xu - RSC advances, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
This paper provides an overview of recent advances in research on the interfacial
characteristics of carbon nanotube–polymer nanocomposites. The state of knowledge about …

Small but strong: a review of the mechanical properties of carbon nanotube–polymer composites

JN Coleman, U Khan, WJ Blau, YK Gun'ko - Carbon, 2006 - Elsevier
The superlative mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes make them the filler material of
choice for composite reinforcement. In this paper we review the progress to date in the field …

Developing polymer composite materials: carbon nanotubes or graphene?

X Sun, H Sun, H Li, H Peng - Advanced Materials, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The formation of composite materials represents an efficient route to improve the
performances of polymers and expand their application scopes. Due to the unique structure …

Chemistry of carbon nanotubes

D Tasis, N Tagmatarchis, A Bianco, M Prato - Chemical reviews, 2006 - ACS Publications
The unidirectional growth of materials to form nanowires or nanotubes has attracted
enormous interest in recent years. Within the different classes of tubes made of organic or …

Polymer nanocomposites containing carbon nanotubes

M Moniruzzaman, KI Winey - Macromolecules, 2006 - ACS Publications
We review the present state of polymer nanocomposites research in which the fillers are
single-wall or multiwall carbon nanotubes. By way of background we provide a brief …

Review of applications of polymer/carbon nanotubes and epoxy/CNT composites

A Kausar, I Rafique, B Muhammad - Polymer-Plastics Technology …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
In this review, an overview of polymer and carbon nanotube composite is presented with
special emphasis on their applications in technical fields. The general applications of …

Mechanical reinforcement of polymers using carbon nanotubes

JN Coleman, U Khan, YK Gun'ko - Advanced materials, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Owing to their unique mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes are considered to be ideal
candidates for polymer reinforcement. However, a large amount of work must be done in …