Abstract
In this work, a nanoscaled Ni surface coating for multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) is proposed for the improvement of the interfacial properties between MWCNTs and epoxy resins in nanocomposites. The rheological behaviors and mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were investigated in a frequency sweep experiment with oscillatory rheometry and a universal test machine, respectively. The rheological behaviors of the nanocomposites proved the good dispersion behaviors of the Ni-coated MWCNTs in the matrix, demonstrating an increase in the suspension viscosity, G″, and G′, proving the high mechanical interfacial properties of the final composites.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4953-4957 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Materials Science and Engineering: A |
| Volume | 528 |
| Issue number | 15 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Epoxy resins
- Mechanical properties
- Multi-walled carbon nanotubes
- Ni coating
- Rheological behaviors