| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1417310 | Carbon | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Carbon nanotube (CNT)/epoxy composites with controllable alignment of CNTs were fabricated by a resin transfer molding process. CNTs with loading up to 16.5 wt.% were homogenously dispersed and highly aligned in the epoxy matrix. Both mechanical and electrical properties of the CNT/epoxy composites were dramatically improved with the addition of the CNTs. The Young’s modulus and tensile strength of the composites reach 20.4 GPa and 231.5 MPa, corresponding to 716% and 160% improvement compared to pure epoxy. The electrical conductivity of the composites along the direction of the CNT alignment reaches over 1 × 104 S/m.
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Authors
Q.F. Cheng, J.P. Wang, J.J. Wen, C.H. Liu, K.L. Jiang, Q.Q. Li, S.S. Fan,