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This is a selection of publications from the Structural Power Composites Group. For a full list of publications, please see below.
@article{Qian:2010:10.1039/c000041h,
author = {Qian, H and Greenhalgh, ES and Shaffer, MSP and Bismarck, A},
doi = {10.1039/c000041h},
journal = {Journal of Materials Chemistry},
title = {Carbon nanotube-based hierarchical composites: a review},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c000041h},
year = {2010}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - The introduction of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into conventional fibre-reinforced polymer composites creates a hierarchical reinforcement structure and can significantly improve composite performance. This paper reviews the progress to date towards the creation of fibre reinforced (hierarchical) nanocomposites and assesses the potential for a new generation of advanced multifunctional materials. Two alternative strategies for forming CNT-based hierarchical composites are contrasted, the dispersion of CNTs into the composite matrix and their direct attachment onto the primary fibre surface. The implications of each approach for composite processing and performance are discussed, along with a summary of the measured improvements in the mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of the resulting hierarchical composites.
AU - Qian,H
AU - Greenhalgh,ES
AU - Shaffer,MSP
AU - Bismarck,A
DO - 10.1039/c000041h
PY - 2010///
TI - Carbon nanotube-based hierarchical composites: a review
T2 - Journal of Materials Chemistry
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c000041h
ER -
Professor Emile S Greenhalgh
Department of Aeronautics
Imperial College London
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