@inproceedings{90442a0074bf40f285454808ecc4fa5f,
title = "Interfacial strength and physical properties of functionalized graphene - Epoxy nanocomposites",
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.",
keywords = "Epoxy, Interface, Nanocomposites",
author = "Miller, {Sandi G.} and Paula Heimann and Daniel Scheiman and Adamson, {Douglas H.} and Aksay, {Ilhan A.} and Prud'homme, {Robert Krafft}",
year = "2006",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0938994727",
series = "International SAMPE Technical Conference",
booktitle = "38th SAMPE Fall Technical Conference",
note = "38th SAMPE Fall Technical Conference: Global Advances in Materials and Process Engineering ; Conference date: 06-11-2006 Through 09-11-2006",
}