Title of article :
Formation of percolating networks in multi-wall carbon-nanotube–epoxy composites
Author/Authors :
C.A. Martin، نويسنده , , J.K.W. Sandler، نويسنده , , M.S.P. Shaffer، نويسنده , , M.-K. Schwarz، نويسنده , , W. Bauhofer، نويسنده , , K. Schulte، نويسنده , , A.H. Windle، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2004
Pages :
8
From page :
2309
To page :
2316
Abstract :
This paper explores the use of aligned chemical vapour deposition (CVD)-grown multi-wall carbon nanotubes as a conductive filler in an epoxy system based on a bisphenol-A resin and an amine hardener. During the production of composite samples containing 0.01 wt% nanotubes, stirring rates, resin temperatures, and curing temperatures were varied. Optical microscopy of bulk samples was used to classify the degree of nanotube agglomeration. In addition, the specific bulk conductivity of the materials was analysed by AC impedance spectroscopy. The resulting electrical properties of the composites ranged from purely dielectric behaviour to bulk conductivities of 10−3 Sm−1 and were found to depend strongly on three separate stages during processing. All samples contained individually dispersed carbon nanotubes after initial shear-intensive stirring. Negative surface charges on the nanotubes led to charge-stabilised dispersions. After the addition of the hardener, the nanotubes reaggregated upon application of elevated temperatures and/or modest shear forces. The formation of the final network depended on the curing temperature of the matrix. The experimental results are compared to previous studies on nanotube and carbon black epoxy composites and are discussed with respect to aspects of colloid theory.
Keywords :
Carbon nanotubes , Epoxy matrix , Electrical properties , Percolation
Journal title :
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Serial Year :
2004
Journal title :
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Record number :
1042120
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