Effects of surface modification on rheological and mechanical properties of CNT/epoxy composites

被引:462
作者
Kim, Jin Ah [1 ]
Seong, Dong Gi [1 ]
Kang, Tae Jin [1 ]
Youn, Jae Ryoun [1 ]
机构
[1] Seoul Natl Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Seoul 151742, South Korea
关键词
carbon nanotubes; surface treatment; rheology; mechanical properties;
D O I
10.1016/j.carbon.2006.02.026
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Despite superior properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), physical properties of the CNT/epoxy composites are not improved significantly because interfacial bonding between the CNTs and the polymer matrix is weak. CNTs were treated by an acidic solution to remove impurities and modified subsequently by amine treatment or plasma oxidation to improve interfacial bonding and dispersion of nanotubes in the epoxy matrix. The functional groups on the surface of treated CNTs were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The surface modified CNTs were embedded in the epoxy resin by ultra-sonication and the cured nanotube containing composites were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy. Rheological properties of nanotube containing epoxy resin and mechanical properties of the modified CNT/epoxy composites were improved because the modification of CNTs improved dispersion and interaction between the CNT and the epoxy resin. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:1898 / 1905
页数:8
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