An assessment of the science and technology of carbon nanotube-based fibers and composites
2009; Elsevier BV; Volume: 70; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.10.004
ISSN1879-1050
AutoresTsu‐Wei Chou, Limin Gao, Erik T. Thostenson, Zuoguang Zhang, Joon‐Hyung Byun,
Tópico(s)Nanotechnology research and applications
ResumoThis paper examines the recent advancements in the science and technology of carbon nanotube (CNT)-based fibers and composites. The assessment is made according to the hierarchical structural levels of CNTs used in composites, ranging from 1-D to 2-D to 3-D. At the 1-D level, fibers composed of pure CNTs or CNTs embedded in a polymeric matrix produced by various techniques are reviewed. At the 2-D level, the focuses are on CNT-modified advanced fibers, CNT-modified interlaminar surfaces and highly oriented CNTs in planar form. At the 3-D level, we examine the mechanical and physical properties CNT/polymer composites, CNT-based damage sensing, and textile assemblies of CNTs. The opportunities and challenges in basic research at these hierarchical levels have been discussed.
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