Carbon nanotube grafted carbon fibers: Optimum process

Kyoung Ju Kim, Jeong Min Lee, Ji Ho Youk, Woong Ryeol Yu

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Abstract

To improve the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of carbon fibers with polymer matrix, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were grafted on the carbon fibers through several processes including desizing of carbon fibers, introductions of a functional group and iron nano-particles, and chemical vapour deposition (CVD) for CNT growth. The current study was focused on the process optimum that can ensure specific distribution and size of grafted CNTs and minimize damages of carbon fibers during the grafting process. Single fiber composites were prepared to investigate the improvement of IFSS due to the grafted CNTs on the carbon fibers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICCM-17 - 17th International Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherInternational Committee on Composite Materials
StatePublished - 2009

Publication series

NameICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials

Keywords

  • Carbon fiber
  • Carbon nanotube
  • Interfacial strength
  • Optimization
  • Thin-ply composite

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