RSC Advances · 2018 · 43 citations · 46 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsNanomaterialsPolymer MaterialsCarbon NanotubesComposite MaterialsFiber-reinforced CompositesNanocompositesNanotubesPolymer CompositesCarbon Fiber Reinforced CompositesCarbon NanocompositesCarbon Nanotube Composite MaterialsCarbon Nanotube CompositesCarbon Nanotube NanocompositesComposite TougheningElectrical Conductivity EnhancementInterlaminar Fracture Toughness
) of the same laminates significantly increased by 59% and 113%, respectively. Enhancements of both interlaminar fracture toughness and electrical conductivity are mainly attributed to the strong interfacial adhesion achieved after plasma treatment and to the bridging effect of the carbon nanotubes.
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