A design of gradient interphase reinforced by silanized graphene oxide and its effect on carbon fiber/epoxy interface

To improve the stress transfer and distribution of carbon fiber/epoxy interface, a gradient interphase reinforced by graphene oxide (GO) was designed in the composites. GO was introduced onto the surface of carbon fibers by physical adsorption, forming a gradient interphase in composite interface during the procedure of resin wetting. In order to improve the dispersion of GO in gradient interphase and chemical adhesion between GO and epoxy, GO...