Investigations on electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes on glass textures to improve polymeric composites interface

In order to improve the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRPs), the fiber/matrix interface has been enriched via chemical robust bonds between glass fiber surface and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) utilized to form a homogenous layer...

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Published in:Composites science and technology 2018-02, Vol.155, p.197
Main Authors: Haghbin, A, Liaghat, GH, Arabi, AM, Hadavinia, H, Pol, MH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon fiber reinforced plastics
Carbon nanotubes
Chemical bonds
Current density
Electrophoretic deposition
Fiber reinforced polymers
Fiberglass
Field strength
Glass fiber reinforced plastics
Interfacial shear strength
Nanocomposites
Nanotubes
Polymers
Shear strength
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Summary:In order to improve the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRPs), the fiber/matrix interface has been enriched via chemical robust bonds between glass fiber surface and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) utilized to form a homogenous layer of CNTs on the chemically activated glass fibers. Initially, experimental studies on the electric field, suspension concentration and EPD duration conducted to find optimum EPD parameters for deposition. Then, various GFRP specimens manufactured to evaluate the effect of fiber's surface modification on ILSS of nanocomposites. Regarding most stable process and best quality of CNT deposition, the current density of EPD recorded between 0.5 and 1 mA/cm2. Field strength enhanced deposition mass around 8.5 times, but the concentration effect was around 5.5. Current density diagram was steady in stable processes and the first 3 min of EPD known as effective deposition time. The straightening influence of CNT deposition in composite's interface observed more effective than other treatment techniques. CNT deposition on surface of glass fibers improved the ILSS of GFRPs by 18.2% & 41.5% compared with simple and de-sized control samples, respectively.
ISSN:0266-3538
1879-1050
DOI:10.1016/j.compscitech.2017.12.005