CNTCOMP · High volume fraction nanocomposites incorporating modified carbon nanotube reinforcements
FP6 — Marie Curie Actions (Human Resources and Mobility)
- Duration
- 2006-06-01 → 2010-05-31
- EU contribution
- €733,900
- Participants
- 6
- Scheme
- TOK
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Results in brief
Final Activity Report Summary - CNTCOMP (High Volume Fraction Nanocomposites Incorporating Modified Carbon Nanotube Reinforcements)
In this proposal, the development of novel nanostructured carbon nanotube - based composites that have uniform nanotube dispersion, good interfacial bonding and experience high CNT loading was studied. The programme of work spanned from nanotube surface-modification to make it more compatible to polymer matrices to measurements of mechanical properties of finished products. We applied a different method for nanocomposite fabrication utilising non-polluting close mould "dry pre-forms" concepts that present currently the only available method to produce high volume fraction CNT/ epoxy resin nanocomposites. Modelling of the mechanical behaviour of both the CNT/ epoxy composites as well as of embedded graphene flakes was performed. An extensive programme of mobility for acquiring the necessary training in order to achieve the programme aims took place with a success. Programme of work included research in newly discovered graphene and a fruitful collaboration with the 2010 Nobel Prize Laureates in Physics has been established. Research work in CNTCOMP opened new research routes in the production and characterisation of novel composites based on CNT and graphene. In particular, the work on graphene is envisaged to attract strong research interest in the near future for a diverse of applications from strong and light weighted nanocomposites to photonics and biotechnology.
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Project objective
Over the last few years research efforts are directed to the significant decrease of reinforcement size to the nanoscale regime in order to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of produced nanocomposites. Thus, a basic understanding of nanocomposite architecture as well as the physics and chemistry of the interactions at the interface are essential for designing materials with superior properties for demanding applications.In this multidisciplinary proposal, the development of novel nanostructured carbon nanotube -based composites that have uniform nanotube dispersion, good interfacial bonding and experience high CNT loading will be attempted. The programme of work spans from nanotube surface-modification to make it more compatible to polymer matrices to measurements of mechanical properties of finished products. We propose a different method for nanocomposite fabrication utilizing non-polluting close mould 'dry pre-forms' concepts that present currently the only available method to produce high volume fraction CNT/ epoxy resin nanocomposites.An extensive programme of mobility for acquiring the necessary training in order to achieve the programme aims is set out in the proposal. Community benefits are the technological development of a research institute in a less-favoured region and the development of new products and processes in a top priority area.
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Participants
- FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY - HELLAS · HERAKLIONCoordinatorCity levelGreece
- INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE LYON · VILLEURBANNEFrance
- LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR POLYMERFORSCHUNG DRESDEN E.V. · DRESDENGermany
- QUEEN MARY AND WESTFIELD COLLEGE · LONDONUnited Kingdom
- UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL · BRISTOL, CLIFTONUnited Kingdom
- UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI TRIESTE · TRIESTEItaly
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