Surface coating of multi-walled carbon nanotube nanopaper on shape-memory polymer for multifunctionalization

2011 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 1427-1434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibao Lu ◽  
Yanju Liu ◽  
Jihua (Jan) Gou ◽  
Jinsong Leng ◽  
Shanyi Du
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Surface Coating ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube

Interphase influences on the mechanical behavior of carbon nanotube–shape memory polymer nanocomposites: A micromechanical approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
MK Hassanzadeh-Aghdam ◽  
MJ Mahmoodi ◽  
R Ansari ◽  
A Darvizeh
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Micromechanical Model ◽  
Elastic Behavior ◽  
Interphase Region

The effects of interphase characteristics on the elastic behavior of randomly dispersed carbon nanotube–reinforced shape memory polymer nanocomposites are investigated using a three-dimensional unit cell–based micromechanical method. The interphase region is formed due to non-bonded van der Waals interaction between a carbon nanotube and a shape memory polymer. The influences of temperature, diameter, volume fraction, and arrangement type of carbon nanotubes within the matrix as well as two interphase factors, including adhesion exponent and thickness on the carbon nanotube/shape memory polymer nanocomposite’s longitudinal and transverse elastic moduli, are explored extensively. Moreover, the results are presented for the shape memory polymer nanocomposites containing randomly oriented carbon nanotubes. The obtained results clearly demonstrate that the interphase region plays a crucial role in the modeling of the carbon nanotube/shape memory polymer nanocomposite’s elastic moduli. It is observed that the nanocomposite’s elastic moduli remarkably increase with increasing interphase thickness or decreasing adhesion exponent. It is found that when the interphase is considered in the micromechanical simulation, the shape memory polymer nanocomposite’s elastic moduli non-linearly increase as the carbon nanotube diameter decreases. The predictions of the present micromechanical model are compared with those of other analytical methods and available experiments.

Free, partial, and fully constrained recovery analysis of cold-programmed shape memory epoxy/carbon nanotube nanocomposites: Experiments and predictions

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 2164-2176 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Abishera ◽  
R Velmurugan ◽  
KV Nagendra Gopal
Keyword(s):  
Glass Transition ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Glass Transition Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Large Structures ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Optical Strain Measurement ◽  
Optical Strain

Thermally activated shape memory polymers are typically programmed by initially heating the material above the glass transition temperature ( Tg), deforming to the desired shape, cooling below Tg, and unloading to fix the temporary shape. This process of deforming at high temperatures becomes a time-, labor-, and energy-expensive process while applying to large structures. Alternatively, materials with reversible plasticity shape memory property can be programmed at temperatures well below the glass transition temperature which offers several advantages over conventional programming. Here, the free, partial, and fully constrained recovery analysis of cold-programmed multi-walled carbon nanotube–reinforced epoxy nanocomposites is presented. The free recovery analysis involves heating the temporary shape above Tg without any constraints (zero stress), and for fully constrained recovery analysis, the temporary shape is held constant while heating. The partially constrained recovery behavior is studied by applying a constant stress of 10%, 25%, and 50% of the maximum recovery stress obtained from the completely constrained recovery analysis. The samples are also characterized for their thermal, morphological, and mechanical properties. A non-contact optical strain measurement method is used to measure the strains during cold-programming and shape recovery. The different recovery behaviors are analyzed by using a thermo-viscoelastic–viscoplastic model, and the predictions are compared with the experimental results.

scholarly journals Determination of Shape Fixity and Shape Recovery Rate of Carbon Nanotube-filled Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 1641-1646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrul Azam Abdullah ◽  
Aidah Jumahat ◽  
Nik Rosli Abdullah ◽  
Lars Frormann
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Shape Fixity

scholarly journals Functionally graded carbon nanotube and nafion/silica nanofibre for electrical actuation of carbon fibre reinforced shape memory polymer

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibao Lu ◽  
Yongtao Yao ◽  
Jinying  Yin ◽  
Long Lin
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Carboxylic Acid ◽  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Recovery ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electrical Actuation ◽  
Electrical Voltage

Purpose – This paper aims to study the synergistic effect of self-assembled carboxylic acid-functionalised carbon nanotube (CNT) and nafion/silica nanofibre nanopaper on the electro-activated shape memory effect (SME) and shape recovery behaviour of shape memory polymer (SMP) nanocomposite. Design/methodology/approach – Carboxylic acid-functionalised CNT and nafion/silica nanofibre are first self-assembled onto carbon fibre by means of deposition and electrospinning approaches, respectively, to form functionally graded nanopaper. The combination of carbon fibre and CNT is introduced to enable the actuation of the SME in SMP by means of Joule heating at a low electric voltage of 3.0-5.0 V. Findings – Nafion/silica nanofibre is used to improve the shape recovery behaviour and performance of the SMP for enhanced heat transfer and electrical actuation effectiveness. Low electrical voltage actuation and high electrical actuation effectiveness of 32.5 per cent in SMP has been achieved. Research limitations/implications – A simple way for fabricating electro-activated SMP nanocomposites has been developed by using functionally graded CNT and nafion/silica nanofibre nanopaper. Originality/value – The outcome of this study will help to fabricate the SMP composite with high electrical actuation effectiveness under low electrical voltage actuation.

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