A review of recent research on mechanics of multifunctional composite materials and structures

RF Gibson - Composite structures, 2010 - Elsevier
In response to the marked increase in research activity and publications in multifunctional
materials and structures in the last few years, this article is an attempt to identify the topics …

Carbon nanotube-based hierarchical composites: a review

H Qian, ES Greenhalgh, MSP Shaffer… - Journal of Materials …, 2010 - pubs.rsc.org
The introduction of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into conventional fibre-reinforced polymer
composites creates a hierarchical reinforcement structure and can significantly improve …

Wettability and surface free energy of graphene films

S Wang, Y Zhang, N Abidi, L Cabrales - Langmuir, 2009 - ACS Publications
Graphene sheets were produced through chemical exfoliation of natural graphite flake and
hydrazine conversion. Subsequently, graphene sheets were assembled into a thin film, and …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced multifunctionality in carbon fiber/carbon nanotube reinforced PEEK hybrid composites: Superior combination of mechanical properties, electrical …

M Patadia, A Quinn, M Tank, C Jolowsky, L Luiz… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study presents a novel approach to manufacturing carbon fiber and carbon nanotube-
reinforced PEEK hybrid composites (CF/CNT/PEEK) using compression molding. The hybrid …

Interlaminar and intralaminar reinforcement of composite laminates with aligned carbon nanotubes

SS Wicks, RG de Villoria, BL Wardle - Composites Science and Technology, 2010 - Elsevier
Three-dimensional reinforcement of woven advanced polymer–matrix composites using
aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is explored experimentally and theoretically. Radially …

[HTML][HTML] Joining prepreg composite interfaces with aligned carbon nanotubes

EJ Garcia, BL Wardle, AJ Hart - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2008 - Elsevier
An interlaminar reinforcement using aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is demonstrated for
prepreg unidirectional carbon tape composites. Aligned CNTs are grown at high …

Fabrication and multifunctional properties of a hybrid laminate with aligned carbon nanotubes grown in situ

EJ Garcia, BL Wardle, AJ Hart, N Yamamoto - Composites Science and …, 2008 - Elsevier
A hybrid composite architecture of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), advanced fibers and a matrix
is described, from CNT synthesis and characterization through to standard mechanical and …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of various types of pre-treatments of carbon nanotubes on the properties of polymer/carbon nanotubes composites …

S Bose, RA Khare, P Moldenaers - Polymer, 2010 - Elsevier
The current state of research in polymer/carbon nanotubes (single wall and multiwall)
composites has been reviewed in context to various types of pre-treatments presently …

Aramid nanofibers for multiscale fiber reinforcement of polymer composites

BA Patterson, MH Malakooti, J Lin, A Okorom… - … Science and Technology, 2018 - Elsevier
While aramid fibers have been innovative for ballistic protection because of their high
energy absorption, minimal usage has been applied to continuous fiber reinforced polymer …

Preparation of graphene oxide/epoxy nanocomposites with significantly improved mechanical properties

D Galpaya, M Wang, G George, N Motta… - Journal of Applied …, 2014 - pubs.aip.org
The effect of graphene oxide (GO) on the mechanical properties and the curing reaction of
Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A/F and Triethylenetetramine epoxy system was investigated …