Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review
The current paper provides an overview to emphasize the role of functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in manipulating cure kinetics of epoxy nanocomposites, which itself determines ultimate properties of the resulting compound. In this regard, the most commonly used functionaliz...
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| author | Mohammad Reza Saeb Ehsan Bakhshandeh Hossein Ali Khonakdar Edith Mäder Christina Scheffler Gert Heinrich |
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| description | The current paper provides an overview to emphasize the role of functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in manipulating cure kinetics of epoxy nanocomposites, which itself determines ultimate properties of the resulting compound. In this regard, the most commonly used functionalization schemes, that is, carboxylation and amidation, are thoroughly surveyed to highlight the role of functionalized nanotubes in controlling the rate of autocatalytic and vitrification kinetics. The current literature elucidates that the mechanism of curing in epoxy/MWCNTs nanocomposites remains almost unaffected by the functionalization of carbon nanotubes. On the other hand, early stage facilitation of autocatalytic reactions in the presence of MWCNTs bearing amine groups has been addressed by several researchers. When carboxylated nanotubes were used to modify MWCNTs, the rate of such reactions diminished as a consequence of heterogeneous dispersion within the epoxy matrix. At later stages of curing, however, the prolonged vitrification was seen to be dominant. Thus, the type of functional groups covalently located on the surface of MWCNTs directly affects the degree of polymer-nanotube interaction followed by enhancement of curing reaction. Our survey demonstrated that most widespread efforts ever made to represent multifarious surface-treated MWCNTs have not been directed towards preparation of epoxy nanocomposites, but they could result in property synergism. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7939a7a82a5f48d79c98abdea1bf436e2025-02-03T00:59:16ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2013-01-01201310.1155/2013/703708703708Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A ReviewMohammad Reza Saeb0Ehsan Bakhshandeh1Hossein Ali Khonakdar2Edith Mäder3Christina Scheffler4Gert Heinrich5Department of Resin and Additives, Institute for Color Science and Technology, P.O. Box 16765-654, Tehran, IranDepartment of Resin and Additives, Institute for Color Science and Technology, P.O. Box 16765-654, Tehran, IranDepartment of Polymer Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran 14965-115, IranLeibniz-Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, 01069 Dresden, GermanyLeibniz-Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, 01069 Dresden, GermanyLeibniz-Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, 01069 Dresden, GermanyThe current paper provides an overview to emphasize the role of functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in manipulating cure kinetics of epoxy nanocomposites, which itself determines ultimate properties of the resulting compound. In this regard, the most commonly used functionalization schemes, that is, carboxylation and amidation, are thoroughly surveyed to highlight the role of functionalized nanotubes in controlling the rate of autocatalytic and vitrification kinetics. The current literature elucidates that the mechanism of curing in epoxy/MWCNTs nanocomposites remains almost unaffected by the functionalization of carbon nanotubes. On the other hand, early stage facilitation of autocatalytic reactions in the presence of MWCNTs bearing amine groups has been addressed by several researchers. When carboxylated nanotubes were used to modify MWCNTs, the rate of such reactions diminished as a consequence of heterogeneous dispersion within the epoxy matrix. At later stages of curing, however, the prolonged vitrification was seen to be dominant. Thus, the type of functional groups covalently located on the surface of MWCNTs directly affects the degree of polymer-nanotube interaction followed by enhancement of curing reaction. Our survey demonstrated that most widespread efforts ever made to represent multifarious surface-treated MWCNTs have not been directed towards preparation of epoxy nanocomposites, but they could result in property synergism.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/703708 |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Reza Saeb Ehsan Bakhshandeh Hossein Ali Khonakdar Edith Mäder Christina Scheffler Gert Heinrich Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review The Scientific World Journal |
| title | Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review |
| title_full | Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review |
| title_short | Cure Kinetics of Epoxy Nanocomposites Affected by MWCNTs Functionalization: A Review |
| title_sort | cure kinetics of epoxy nanocomposites affected by mwcnts functionalization a review |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/703708 |
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