TY - GEN
T1 - Interfacial structure development in polymer nano-carbon composite fibers
AU - Minus, Marilyn L.
AU - Song, Kenan
AU - Zhang, Yiying
AU - Green, Emily C.
AU - Meng, Jiang Sha
PY - 2012/12/1
Y1 - 2012/12/1
N2 - Outstanding mechanical performance in polymer nano-carbon composite fibers may be attributed to unique interfacial morphologies existing in the materials, which are formed during processing. Fundamental knowledge as to how these regimes evolve during the processing of the nanocomposite fibers is lacking. In order to continue making progress toward producing mechanically exceptional nano-composites, fundamental and focused studies of interfacial property-structure relationships are necessary. Research as it relates to understanding the development of interfacial zones in the composite fiber as a function of nano-carbon morphology is discussed. In addition, stress transfer analysis of the composite as it relates to these interfacial structures is also discussed. Major characterization tools utilized for this research include wideand small-angle X-ray diffraction, mechanical and thermal analysis, as well as high-resolution microscopy studies. Knowledge of how these interfacial regions form will most critically affect the overall nano-composite morphology leading to high-performance composite fibers that exhibit properties approaching the theoretical limits (i.e. tensile strength 7 to 15 GPa, and modulus 100 to 300 GPa).
AB - Outstanding mechanical performance in polymer nano-carbon composite fibers may be attributed to unique interfacial morphologies existing in the materials, which are formed during processing. Fundamental knowledge as to how these regimes evolve during the processing of the nanocomposite fibers is lacking. In order to continue making progress toward producing mechanically exceptional nano-composites, fundamental and focused studies of interfacial property-structure relationships are necessary. Research as it relates to understanding the development of interfacial zones in the composite fiber as a function of nano-carbon morphology is discussed. In addition, stress transfer analysis of the composite as it relates to these interfacial structures is also discussed. Major characterization tools utilized for this research include wideand small-angle X-ray diffraction, mechanical and thermal analysis, as well as high-resolution microscopy studies. Knowledge of how these interfacial regions form will most critically affect the overall nano-composite morphology leading to high-performance composite fibers that exhibit properties approaching the theoretical limits (i.e. tensile strength 7 to 15 GPa, and modulus 100 to 300 GPa).
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84875881676
SN - 9781934551134
T3 - International SAMPE Technical Conference
BT - SAMPE Tech 2012 Conference and Exhibition
T2 - SAMPE Tech 2012 Conference and Exhibition: Navigating the Global Landscape for the New Composites
Y2 - 22 October 2012 through 25 October 2012
ER -