Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 2010 · 12 citations · 14 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsNanomaterialsPolymer MaterialsCarbon NanotubesComposite MaterialsMaterial PropertiesNanotubesPolymer CompositesPolymer-matrix CompositesCarbon CompositesCarbon NanocompositesCarbon Nanotube CompositesCarbon Nanotube Mechanical PropertiesDispersing AgentsMulti-walled Carbon NanotubesPolypropyleneTensile Strength
Abstract In this work, we analyzed tensile properties of polypropylene‐multiwalled carbon nonotubes composite fibers. The multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTS) were used in different contents of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 wt %. Dispersing agents were used to disperse MWCNTs in polypropylene matrix. After the dispersing agent was removed, the mixture was melt mixed. The fibers were spun by a home‐made melt spinning equipment and stretching was done at a draw ratio of 7.5. By using 1–5 wt % of MWCNTs, the modulus of composite fibers increased by 69–84% and tensile strength increased about 39% when compared with the virgin polypropylene fibers. In addition, the MWCNTs dispersion in the matrix was monitored by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011
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Fibers from polypropylene/nano carbon fiber composites
Satish Kumar, Harit Doshi, Mohan Srinivasarao et al. · Polymer · 2002 · 380 citations
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