Fabrication of CNTs grafted hierarchical multiscale composite and evaluation of its mechanical properties

T. Kim, M. Kameya, J. Natori, H. Kawada

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Abstract

In this study, CNTs were grafted onto carbon fibers using Ni deposited film as the catalyst, and their interfacial properties were evaluated for the purpose of figure out the significant effect of CNTs introduced at the fiber/resin interface in CFRP laminates. CNTs were grafted onto carbon fiber surfaces without any significant degradation of tensile properties. CNT-grafted fibers also showed the remarkable interfacial and interlaminar properties. Interfacial shear strength of CNT-grafted fibers indicated 224% improvement compared with as-received ones. Furthermore, hierarchical CFRP laminate was fabricated and intelaminar shear strength was studied. As a result, interlaminar shear strength has increased by 32%. Those beneficial results derive from an anchor effect of CNTs introduced to the fiber/resin interfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9780000000002
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Jan 1
Event16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain
Duration: 2014 Jun 222014 Jun 26

Publication series

Name16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySeville
Period14/6/2214/6/26

Keywords

  • CNTs
  • Carbon fiber
  • Interfacial property
  • Multiscale composite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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