With the emergence and commercialization of nanoparticles, new opportunities have emerged for toughening of epoxy adhesives using nanoparticles without sacrificing strength, rigidity and glass transition temperature, as is the case with conventional elastomeric tougheners. Inorganic Fullerene-like tungsten disulfide (IF-WS2) nanoparticles and functionalized nano-POSS (Polyhedral-Oligomeric-Sil-Sesquioxane) were used to study the effects of nanoparticles on the toughening and mechanical properties of low and high temperature curing epoxy systems. Experimental results indicated that IF-WS2 increased the fracture toughness by more than 10 fold in both epoxy systems at very low concentrations (0.3–0.5 wt%) while increasing its storage modulus and preserving its glass transition temperature. Epoxy functionalized POSS demonstrated an increase in toughness in addition to preserving rigidity and thermal properties at higher concentrations (3 wt%). It was postulated that chemical interaction of the sulfide and the epoxy matrix and the inherent properties of WS2 were the decisive factors with respect to the outstanding nano-effect in the case IF-WS2. 相似文献
In this work the effect of inorganic fullerene-like (closed cages) nanoparticles of tungsten disulfide (IF-WS2) on the mechanical properties and especially on the toughness of epoxy resins, was studied. The epoxy resin used was the well-known DGEBA (di-glycidyl ether of bis-phenol A) cured with polyamidoamine. The epoxy/IF-WS2 nanocomposites were prepared by applying a high shear mixing to obtain a uniform dispersion and homogeneous distribution of the IF nanoparticles in the epoxy matrix. Two mixing procedures were used — a low shear of short duration and high shear with a long mixing time. The resulting epoxy nanocomposites were first characterized for their shear and peel strength using appropriate bonded joints. The experimental results demonstrate that enhanced shear strengths and shear moduli were achieved, together with a significant increase in the peel strengths at low concentrations of the IF-WS2 nanoparticles (more than 100% increase at 0.5 wt% IF-WS2). Above the threshold value of 0.5% IF-WS2 the peel strength decreased sharply. The fractured surfaces of the bonded joints were examined by transmission and scanning electron microscopy in order to characterize the fracture mechanisms and analyze the dispersion level of the nanoparticles within the polymer. The electron micrographs indicated that the presence of the nanoparticles in the epoxy matrix induced fracture mechanisms which were different from those observed in the pristine epoxy phase. These mechanisms included: crack deflection; crack bowing; and crack pinning. Evidence for a chemical interaction between the nanoparticles and the epoxy were obtained by infrared measurements in the attenuated total transmittance mode. The data suggests the formation of new carbon–oxygen–sulfur bonds, which are most likely due to the reaction of the outermost sulfur layer of the IF nanoparticles with the reactive epoxy groups. The observed simultaneous increase in both shear and peel strengths at very low IF-WS2 concentrations, found in this work, could lead to the development of high performance adhesives and to new types of structural and ballistic fiber nanocomposites. 相似文献
Differential scanning calorimetry and polarized optical microscopy methods were used to investigate the crystallization behavior and isothermal crystallization kinetics of poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS)/carbon nanotube (CNT) and PPS/CNT/carbon fiber (CF) composites. In this article, the influences of CNT and CF on PPS crystallization behavior are explained. The thermal conductivity properties of composites were studied using the laser flash method. The results show that CNT increased crystallization temperature and rate and thermal conductivity greatly improved at 8 wt.% CNT content. In addition, the crystallization and thermal performance of PPS are significantly improved via synergistic effects of CNT and CF in the composites. 相似文献
In this study, Ti3AlC2 particles doped aluminum matrix composites were prepared by ultrasonic agitation casting method. Microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological properties of pure aluminum and Ti3AlC2p/Al composites were characterized. Influence of different loads (10, 20, 30, and 40 N) and Ti3AlC2 contents (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 wt%) on the tribological behaviors of the composites were studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy dispersion spectroscopy (EDS), and 3D laser confocal were used to assist the analysis. The results indicated that fine and uniformly microstructure and the optimum comprehensive mechanical properties were exhibited on 2.0 wt%-Ti3AlC2p/Al composites. The abrasive grooves were widened and deepened with an increase in the load. The abrasion performance of composites improved distinctly with the addition of the Ti3AlC2 particles, which changed the wear mechanism from adhesive wear to abrasive wear. The 30 N load and the composites of 2.0 wt% Ti3AlC2 revealed the optimum tribological properties. The improvement of the tribological behavior of composites was attributed to the refinement of microstructure, the improvement mechanical properties and the three dimensional layered Ti3AlC2 phases with self-lubricating properties. 相似文献
The multi-scale reinforcement and interfacial strengthening on carbon fiber (CF)-reinforced methylphenylsilicone resin (MPSR) composites by adding silica-coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (SiO2-CNTs) were investigated. SiO2-CNT has been successfully prepared via the hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane in the presence of acid-oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy were carried out to examine the functional groups and structures of CNTs. Then, SiO2-CNT was incorporated into MPSR matrix to prepare CF/MPSR-based composites by the compression molding method. The effects of the introduced SiO2-CNT on the interfacial, impact, and heat-resistant properties of CF/MPSR composites were evaluated by short-beam bend method, impact test, and thermal oxygen aging experiments, respectively. Experimental results revealed that the CF/MPSR composites reinforced with 0.5 wt% SiO2-CNT showed a significant increase 34.53% in the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) and 20.10% in impact properties. Moreover, the heat-resistant properties of composites were enhanced significantly by adding SiO2-CNT hybrid nanoparticles. These enhancements are mainly attributed to the improved matrix performance resulted from the molecular-level dispersion of SiO2-CNT in MPSR matrix and the strong interfacial adhesion between SiO2-CNT and matrix resin, which are beneficial to improve the mechanical stress transfer from MPSR matrix to CFs reinforcement and alleviate stress concentrations. 相似文献
Carbon fiber (CF) reinforced matrix composites have been applied widely, however, the interfacial adhesion of composites is weak due to smooth and chemically inert of CF surface. To solve this problem, A polydopamine/nano-silica (PDA-SiO2) interfacial layer on carbon fiber surface was constructed via polydopamine and nano- SiO2 (CF-PDA-SiO2) by a facile and effective method to reinforce polyamide 6 composites (CFs/PA6). The effects of PDA-SiO2 interfacial layer on crystallization structure and behavior, thermal properties, and mechanical properties of CFs/PA6 composites were investigated. Furthermore, interfacial reinforcement mechanism of composites has been discussed. This interfacial layer greatly increased the number of active groups of CF surface and its wettability obviously. The tensile strength of CF-PDA-SiO2/PA6 composites increased by 28.09%, 19.37%, and 26.22% compared to untreated-CF/PA6, CF-PDA/PA6, and CF-SiO2/PA6 composites, respectively, which might be caused by the increased interfacial adhesion between CF and PA6 matrix. The thermal stability, crystallization temperature, crystallinity, and glass transition temperature (Tg) of CF-PDA-SiO2/PA6 composites improved correspondingly, attributing to the heterogeneous nucleation of nano-SiO2 in the crystalline area and hydrogen bonds with molecular chains of PA6 in the amorphous area. This work provides a novel strategy for the construction of interfaces suitable for advanced CF composites with different structures. 相似文献
Boehmite alumina nanoparticles are added to PP‐g‐MAH‐compatibilized blends of PA 12 and PP to study the effects of nanoparticle loading in the resulting composites. WAXD and SEM data suggest that the nanoparticles enhanced the coalescence of PP. DSC, DMA, and TGA reveal that the final properties such as crystallization temperature, flexural storage modulus, thermal degradation temperature, etc., improve with increasing nanoparticle loading for blend/based composites. FTIR results show that the nanoparticles interfere with the interfacial activity at 5 wt% nanoparticle loading. All results are compared between the neat polymers and the compatibilized blend and show that despite a slight increase in dispersed‐phase domain size, all other properties improve with the addition of AlO(OH).
Because of high wear rate and low thermal deformation temperature, the generalization and application of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in the field of tribology is restrained to a certain extent. In order to improve the wear resistance and thermal stability of this self‐lubricating polymer, organic montmorillonite (OMMT) nanoparticle reinforced polyethersulfone (PES) and PTFE ternary composites were prepared by the cold molding and vacuum sintering technology. The effects of sodium montmorillonite (Na‐MMT) and OMMT on the microstructures, thermal stabilities and tribological properties of PTFE composites were comparatively studied. The results show that the thermal stability of the PES/PTFE composites is clearly improved by the incorporation of OMMT nanoparticles. Not only the friction coefficients but also the wear rates of OMMT/PES/PTFE composites are less than those of Na‐MMT/PES/PTFE composites under identical tribological tests. Of all these PTFE composites, the PES/PTFE composite containing 10.0 wt% OMMT nanoparticles exhibits the best friction and wear properties (μ = 0.14, k = 5.78 × 10?15 m3 N–1 m?1). This can be attributed to the existence of a polymer multicomponent layer consisting of PTFE, PES and OMMT on the composite surface as well as the formation of uniform PTFE transfer film on the worn surfaces of metal counterparts. 相似文献
Introducing nanoparticles onto the surface of carbon fibers (CFs) is a useful method for enhancing the quality of fiber-matrix interface. In this work, a liquid sizing agent containing functionalized silica nanoparticles (SiO2) was well prepared to improve interfacial strength and mechanical properties of composites. In order to enhance the dispersion of SiO2 nanoparticles in sizing agent, SiO2 nanoparticles were chemically grafted with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APS), and then silanized silica (SiO2-APS) was introduced into the interphase by a conventional sizing process as well. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed the successful preparation of SiO2-APS. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that a uniform distribution of SiO2-APS on the fiber surface and the increased surface roughness. The sized fibers (CF/SiO2-APS) exhibited a high surface free energy and good wettability based on a dynamic contact angle testing. Interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of untreated and sized CFs composites were investigated. Simultaneous enhancements of interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) and impact toughness of CF/SiO2-APS composites were achieved, increasing 44.79% in ILSS and 31.53% in impact toughness compared to those of untreated composites. Moreover, flexural strength and modulus of composites increased by 32.22 and 50.0% according to flexural test. In addition, the hydrothermal aging resistance of CF/SiO2-APS composites has been improved significantly owing to the introduced Si-O-Si bonds at the interface. 相似文献
The maleic anhydride functionalized graphene oxide (GO-MA) is fabricated by an efficient and solvent-free Diels–Alder reaction. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)/thermotropic liquid crystal polyester (TLCP), PET/TLCP/GO-MA, PET/TLCP/aminated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-NH2), and PET/TLCP/GO-MA/MWCNTs-NH2 composite fibers are systematically melt-spun. The structure and compatibilizing effects of GO-MA and MWCNTs-NH2 on the mechanical, thermal, and crystallization properties of the composite fibers are indicated. The non-isothermal crystallization kinetics and X-ray diffraction (XRD) data show that TLCP and nanofillers can change the crystalline morphology of PET. The mechanical properties of the fibers rise with increasing TLCP content. The tensile strength 929 MPa and modulus 17.5 GPa of the fibers with 7 wt% TLCP and 0.25 wt% nanofillers (0.1 wt% GO-MA and 0.15 wt% MWCNTs-NH2) are significantly higher than those with 7 wt% TLCP (tensile strength 622 MPa and modulus 16.1 GPa) and even higher than those with 15% TLCP (tensile strength 836 MPa, and modulus 18.0 GPa). When the GO-MA and MWCNTs-NH2 co-exist, the anti-dripping phenomenon is improved. Therefore, the TLCP, GO, and MWCNTs synergistically strengthens the mechanical properties. This is promising for the industrial fabrication of high-strength fibers. 相似文献
In this work, a simple and novel method was applied to prepare polymer composites by taking the advantage of melt flow shear force driving orientation of the fillers. By using this method, hexagonal boron nitride/polyethylene (hBN/PE) and hexagonal boron nitride/carbon fibers/polyethylene (hBN/CF/PE) composites were fabricated to be possessed of high thermal conductivity and mechanical properties. A high thermal conductivity of 3.11 W/mK was realized in the composite containing 35 wt% hBN and 5 wt% CF, which was over 1,200% higher than that of unfilled PE matrix. Under this component, the compressive strength and modulus of hBN/CF/PE composite were determined to be 30.1 and 870.9 MPa, respectively, which were far higher than that of unfilled PE accordingly. The bending performance was also somewhat enhanced. Meanwhile, the bulk resistivity of the composite material reached 2.55 × 1011 Ω·cm, which was basically the same as that of pure PE. The novel composites with high thermal conductivity, excellent mechanical properties, and controllable electrical insulation could be a potential thermal management material for electrical and electronics industries. 相似文献