Review of the mechanical properties of carbon nanofiber/polymer composites

In this paper, the mechanical properties of vapor grown carbon nanofiber (VGCNF)/polymer composites are reviewed. The paper starts with the structural and intrinsic mechanical properties of VGCNFs. Then the major factors (filler dispersion and distribution, filler aspect ratio, adhesion and interfac...

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Published in:Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing Applied science and manufacturing, 2011-12, Vol.42 (12), p.2126-2142
Main Authors: Al-Saleh, Mohammed H., Sundararaj, Uttandaraman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A. Carbon fiber
A. Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs)
Adhesion
Applied sciences
Aspect ratio
B. Mechanical properties
B. Rheological properties
Carbon fibers
Composites
Dispersions
Exact sciences and technology
Fillers
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Mechanical properties
Nanofibers
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Polymer matrix composites
Technology of polymers
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Summary:In this paper, the mechanical properties of vapor grown carbon nanofiber (VGCNF)/polymer composites are reviewed. The paper starts with the structural and intrinsic mechanical properties of VGCNFs. Then the major factors (filler dispersion and distribution, filler aspect ratio, adhesion and interface between filler and polymer matrix) affecting the mechanical properties of VGCNF/polymer composites are presented. After that, VGCNF/polymer composite mechanical properties are discussed in terms of nanofibers dispersion and alignment, adhesion between the nanofiber and polymer matrix, and other factors. The influence of processing methods and processing conditions on the properties of VGCNF/polymer composite is also considered. At the end, the possible future challenges for VGCNF and VGCNF/polymer composites are highlighted.
ISSN:1359-835X
1878-5840
DOI:10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.08.005