Computational Modelling and Analysis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Their Effects as Reinforcements in Polymer Composites

Bushra Fatima, Volkan Esat

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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess potential to provide a greater range of applications with far better performance than that obtained from both carbon fibres and graphite. It is also anticipated that CNTs can provide various other multifunctional properties to the composite other than just being a load-bearing fibre [1]. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) are formed when two or more CNTs are located concentrically whose ends are either kept open or closed [2].

Incorporation of nanoparticles in the polymer leads to the formation of a new class of materials known as polymer matrix nanocomposites. Since at least one dimension of the filler is nanoscopic in size, high aspect ratio of the nanoparticles significantly enhances the material properties at the interface region between the matrix and the reinforcing agent [3,4].

The objective of this research is to present a thorough insight to address important aspects of both multi-walled carbon nanotubes and multi-walled carbon nanotube reinforced polymer composites through computational modelling and analysis.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICCE 25 - The 25th Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering, Rome, Italy
Number of pages2
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jul 2017

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