Interfacial strength and physical properties of functionalized graphene - Epoxy nanocomposites

Sandi G. Miller, Paula Heimann, Daniel Scheiman, Douglas H. Adamson, Ilhan A. Aksay, Robert Krafft Prud'homme

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Abstract

The toughness and coefficient of thermal expansion of a series of functionalized graphene sheet -epoxy nanocomposites are investigated. Functionalized graphene sheets are produced by splitting graphite oxide into single graphene sheets through a rapid thermal expansion process. These graphene sheets contain ∼10% oxygen due to the presence of hydroxide, epoxide, and carboxyl functional groups which assist in chemical bond formation with the epoxy matrix. Intrinsic surface functionality is used to graft alkyl amine chains on the graphene sheets, and the addition of excess hardener insures covalent bonding between the epoxide matrix and graphene sheets. Considerable improvement in the epoxy dimensional stability is obtained. An increase in nanocomposite toughness is observed in some cases.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication38th SAMPE Fall Technical Conference
Subtitle of host publicationGlobal Advances in Materials and Process Engineering
StatePublished - 2006
Event38th SAMPE Fall Technical Conference: Global Advances in Materials and Process Engineering - Dallas, TX, United States
Duration: Nov 6 2006Nov 9 2006

Publication series

NameInternational SAMPE Technical Conference

Other

Other38th SAMPE Fall Technical Conference: Global Advances in Materials and Process Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas, TX
Period11/6/0611/9/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Materials Science

Keywords

  • Epoxy
  • Interface
  • Nanocomposites

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