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Structure and properties of epoxy polymer nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes

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A detailed analysis of nanocomposites based on epoxy polymers and various nanofillers, including one-, two- and three-dimensional carbon nanotubes, was carried out. Special attention is paid to the structure of epoxy nanocomposites and the interfacial layer in these systems. The data on the mechanical, electrophysical, magnetic, thermal, and tribological properties of epoxy nanocomposites are summarized. The influence of the nature of nanofillers (carbon nanotubes, metals, and minerals) on the properties of nanocomposites is analyzed. The problems and prospects of development of nanocomposites based on epoxy polymers reinforced with carbon nanotubes are considered.

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Abbreviations

BADGE :

Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A

CNT :

Carbon nanotube

COF :

Coefficient of friction

3DG :

Three-dimensional graphene product

GO :

Graphene oxide

MMT :

Montmorillonite

MWCNT :

Multiwall carbon nanotube

NP :

Nanoparticle

SEM :

Scanning electron microscopy

SWCNT :

Single-walled carbon nanotube

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Irzhak, V.I., Dzhardimalieva, G.I. & Uflyand, I.E. Structure and properties of epoxy polymer nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes. J Polym Res 26, 220 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-019-1896-0

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