Multifunctional aspects of CNT-reinforced composite materials in emerging applications

摘要

Carbon-nanotube-reinforced composite materials are relatively new class of materials that require extensive investigations in emerging applications at low (cryogenic) and high temperature environments. Two types of nanoparticle-reinforced polymeric composites were studied at flexural tests and thermal cycling between 200℃ and -80℃ temperature with no visual cracks for two and half times more than a matrix. The polymer type and the curing process control the thermal cycle response and ultimate durability of the composites in extreme temperature environments.