Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review
Joint Authors
Heinrich, Gert
Saeb, Mohammad Reza
Bakhshandeh, Ehsan
Khonakdar, Hossein Ali
Mäder, Edith
Scheffler, Christina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The current paper provides an overview to emphasize the role of functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in manipulating cure kinetics of epoxy nanocomposites, which itself determines ultimate properties of the resulting compound.
In this regard, the most commonly used functionalization schemes, that is, carboxylation and amidation, are thoroughly surveyed to highlight the role of functionalized nanotubes in controlling the rate of autocatalytic and vitrification kinetics.
The current literature elucidates that the mechanism of curing in epoxy/MWCNTs nanocomposites remains almost unaffected by the functionalization of carbon nanotubes.
On the other hand, early stage facilitation of autocatalytic reactions in the presence of MWCNTs bearing amine groups has been addressed by several researchers.
When carboxylated nanotubes were used to modify MWCNTs, the rate of such reactions diminished as a consequence of heterogeneous dispersion within the epoxy matrix.
At later stages of curing, however, the prolonged vitrification was seen to be dominant.
Thus, the type of functional groups covalently located on the surface of MWCNTs directly affects the degree of polymer-nanotube interaction followed by enhancement of curing reaction.
Our survey demonstrated that most widespread efforts ever made to represent multifarious surface-treated MWCNTs have not been directed towards preparation of epoxy nanocomposites, but they could result in property synergism.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saeb, Mohammad Reza& Bakhshandeh, Ehsan& Khonakdar, Hossein Ali& Mäder, Edith& Scheffler, Christina& Heinrich, Gert. 2013. Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033214
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saeb, Mohammad Reza…[et al.]. Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033214
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saeb, Mohammad Reza& Bakhshandeh, Ehsan& Khonakdar, Hossein Ali& Mäder, Edith& Scheffler, Christina& Heinrich, Gert. Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033214
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1033214