• 文献标题:   Graphene and carbon nanotube reinforced epoxy nanocomposites: A review
  • 文献类型:   Review
  • 作  者:   SINGH NP, GUPTA VK, SINGH AP
  • 作者关键词:   epoxy nanocomposite, carbon nanofiller, thermomechanical propertie
  • 出版物名称:   POLYMER
  • ISSN:   0032-3861 EI 1873-2291
  • 通讯作者地址:   Punjabi Univ
  • 被引频次:   17
  • DOI:   10.1016/j.polymer.2019.121724
  • 出版年:   2019

▎ 摘  要

The continuous demand for low weight, economical and high strength materials have been the driving force for the search of new materials. The discovery of carbon nanofillers, viz. graphene (Ga) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), has brought tremendous revolution in the field of epoxy-based nanocomposites. The extraordinary thermo-mechanical, electrical and flame-retardant properties offered by Ga and CNTs have led to the development of Ga/CNT-epoxy nanocomposites. The paper reviews the research conducted in the last ten years pertaining to the fabrication, characterization and applications of Ga/CNTs-epoxy composites. The major challenges faced by the researchers in developing epoxy nanocomposites for high performance applications are also highlighted. It is revealed by simultaneously reinforcing Ga and CNTs in epoxy, one could resolve major issues like poor dispersion and agglomeration of nanofillers in epoxy, which can help in developing ultra-high-performance nanocomposites. But further research is needed to explore the full potential of Ga/CNTs/epoxy hybrid nanocomposites.