Interface modification of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite by hydroxyl/carboxyl functionalized carbon nanotube

Carbon fiber reinforced epoxy (CE) composites are already in extensive use as structural materials in aerospace and marine applications owing to their inherent high specific strength. This study proposes to further improve their mechanical properties by incorporating Hydroxyl/Carboxyl functionalized carbon nanotube (CNT-OH/CNT-COOH) nanofiller onto the surface of carbon fiber. Mechanical properties of CE composites are a strong function of...