Interfacial evaluation of epoxy/carbon nanofiber nanocomposite reinforced with glycidyl methacrylate treated UHMWPE fiber

ABSTRACT Interface interactions of fiber–matrix play a crucial role in final performance of polymer composites. Herein, in situ polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) on the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers surface was proposed for improving the surface activity and adh...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2016-08, Vol.133 (31), p.np-n/a
Main Authors: Ahmadi, Mojtaba, Masoomi, Mahmood, Safi, Somayeh, Zabihi, Omid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon fibers
composites
Fibers
Interfacial shear strength
Materials science
mechanical properties
Nanocomposites
Nanofibers
Polyethylenes
Polymerization
Polymers
Surface chemistry
surfaces and interfaces
thermosets
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Summary:ABSTRACT Interface interactions of fiber–matrix play a crucial role in final performance of polymer composites. Herein, in situ polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) on the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers surface was proposed for improving the surface activity and adhesion property of UHMWPE fibers towards carbon nanofibers (CNF)‐epoxy nanocomposites. Chemical treatment of UHMWPE fibers was characterized by FTIR, XPS analysis, SEM, and microdroplet tests, confirming that the grafting of poly (GMA) chains on the surface alongside a significant synergy in the interfacial properties. SEM evaluations also exhibited cohesive type of failure for the samples when both GMA‐treated UHMWPE fiber and CNF were used to reinforce epoxy matrix. Compared with unmodified composite, a ∼319% increase in interfacial shear strength was observed for the samples reinforced with both 5 wt % GMA‐grafted UHMWPE and 0.5 wt % of CNF. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016, 133, 43751.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.43751