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Carbon nanotube- and graphene-reinforced multiphase polymeric composites: review on their properties and applications

Journal of Materials Science volume 55, pages 2682–2724 (2020)Cite this article

Abstract

In this review, recent progress in the mechanical, thermal and interfacial properties of graphene/CNT multiphase polymer composites is examined. Progress in the mechanical and thermal properties of CNT (1D) and graphene (2D) nanostructure materials is also reviewed and compared. Furthermore, this review highlights the improvements in the mechanical, thermal and interfacial properties of two- and three-phase composites, owing to the addition of graphene/CNT. In particular, analysis of several notable papers on hybrid composites (graphene/CNT) provides an intensive review of synergetic effects on the overall properties of the corresponding composites. This holistic review describes an improved interface between fibers and a nanofiller-reinforced matrix. Although the presence of nanofillers even at low loadings confers an overall improvement in composite properties, the exact ratios of individual fillers and combined forms remain to be discussed in depth. Finally, potential applications, current challenges and future perspectives for use of these multiphase composites are discussed with regard to their extraordinary capabilities and promising developments in graphene/CNT family-based composite materials.

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Abbreviations

0D:

Zero-dimensional

1D:

One-dimensional

2D:

Two-dimensional

3D:

Three-dimensional

AFM:

Atomic force microscopy

APS:

Aminopropyltriethoxysilane

BADCy:

Bisphenol A dicyanate ester

BwGO:

Base-washed graphene oxide

CFs:

Carbon fibers

CNTs:

Carbon nanotubes

CNFs:

Carbon nanofibers

CFRPs:

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer composites

CVD:

Chemical vapor deposition

DMA:

Dynamic mechanical analysis

DGEBA:

Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A

DCB:

Double cantilever beam

EPD:

Electrophoretic deposition

EMA:

Ethylene methyl acrylate

FG:

Functionalized graphene

FGO:

Functionalized graphene oxide

FEA:

Finite element analysis

f-CNTs:

Functionalized carbon nanotubes

f-MWCNT:

Functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube

GNS:

Graphene nanosheet

GNWs:

Graphene nanowalls

GRPs:

Glass-reinforced fiber composites

GFs:

Glass fibers

GO:

Graphene oxide

GNPs:

Graphene nanoplatelets

ILSS:

Interlaminar shear strength

IFSS:

Interfacial shear strength

LCPU:

Liquid crystal perylene bisimides polyurethane

MA:

Maleic anhydride

MPSR:

Methylphenyl silicone

MD:

Molecular dynamics

MWCNT:

Multi-walled carbon nanotube

NS:

Nano-structured

OPBI:

Poly[2,2′-(p-oxydiphenylene)-5-5′-bibenzimidazole]

PC:

Polycarbonate

PVA:

Poly(vinyl alcohol)

PAS:

Poly(4-aminostyrene)

PEI:

Polyetherimide

PES:

Poly(ethylene succinate)

PMMA:

Poly(methyl methacrylate)

PET:

Polyethylene terephthalate

PU:

Polyurethane

PEEK:

Polyether ether ketone

PVB:

Poly(vinyl butyral)

PBT:

Poly-p-phenylene benzobithiazole

PP:

Polypropylene

PA:

Polyamide

PLA:

Polylactic acid

PBT:

Poly-p-phenylene benzobithiazole

PI:

Polyimide

PDMS:

Polydimethylsiloxane

rGO:

Reduced graphene oxide

SBS:

Short-beam strength

SGF:

Short glass fiber

SCF:

Short carbon fiber

SEM:

Scanning electron microscopy

S-W:

Stone–Wales

SWCNT:

Single-walled carbon nanotube

T g :

Glass transition temperature

T onset :

Onset decomposition temperature

UTS:

Ultimate tensile strength

VARTM:

Vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding

xGNP:

Exfoliated graphene

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Kumar, A., Sharma, K. & Dixit, A.R. Carbon nanotube- and graphene-reinforced multiphase polymeric composites: review on their properties and applications. J Mater Sci 55, 2682–2724 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-019-04196-y

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