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Nanostructured fibre surface and composite interphase

  • S. L. Gao
  • , J. Zhang
  • , J. W. Liu
  • , E. Mäder
  • Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden

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Abstract

We report the use of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in fibre surface coatings and composite interphases to integrate both mechanical and electrical functionalities. The nanostructured fibres demonstrated enhanced wear protection and tensile strength. The electrical conductivity is introduced to the nonconductive glass fibre and polymer matrix composites. Multifunctional fibre surface and composite interphase are realized with monitoring abilities of water wetting/dewetting and polymer curing processes. The unidirectional composites fabricated via the CNT-glass fibres exhibit extremely high anisotropic electrical conductivity and relative permittivity. The fibres may find applications in many fields, such as 'smart' composite fabrication, chemical reaction or liquid detection, wear prevention, among many other potential applications at nanoscale.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Print)9788888785332
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event15th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites at Venice, ECCM 2012 - Venice, Italy
Duration: 24 Jun 201228 Jun 2012

Publication series

NameECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials

Conference

Conference15th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites at Venice, ECCM 2012
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVenice
Period24/06/1228/06/12

Keywords

  • Interphase
  • Nanotube and graphene
  • Sensor
  • Wear

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