The effects of the aspect ratio of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT) on the mechanical and electrical properties of epoxy/MWNT nanocomposites were studied. It was found that the MWNT aspect ratio has a significant effect on both electrical and mechanical properties of nanocomposites with significantly better properties for MWNTs of smaller diameter. The trend of the results was justified based on the mechanisms involved. A new percolation threshold concept was also introduced based on the aspect ratio of MWNTs. In addition, a correction factor for the Halpin-Tsai model was proposed which could greatly improve the theoretical predictions. The states of MWNT dispersion, bridging structure and fracture surface roughness were also investigated and a correlation was found between these features and the experimental results. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Wong, Ting Yui
Yu, Tao
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Yu, Tao
Zou, Fangxin
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Aeronaut & Aviat Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
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Univ Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Ecole Mines Douai, Dept Polymers & Composites Technol & Mech Engn, Douai, FranceUniv Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Prashantha, K.
Soulestin, J.
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Univ Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Ecole Mines Douai, Dept Polymers & Composites Technol & Mech Engn, Douai, FranceUniv Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Soulestin, J.
Lacrampe, M. F.
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Univ Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Ecole Mines Douai, Dept Polymers & Composites Technol & Mech Engn, Douai, FranceUniv Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Lacrampe, M. F.
Krawczak, P.
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Univ Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Ecole Mines Douai, Dept Polymers & Composites Technol & Mech Engn, Douai, FranceUniv Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Krawczak, P.
Dupin, G.
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Nanocyl SA, B-5060 Sambreville, BelgiumUniv Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Dupin, G.
Claes, M.
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Nanocyl SA, B-5060 Sambreville, BelgiumUniv Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
Claes, M.
Tewari, A.
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Indian Inst Technol, Dept Phys, New Delhi 110016, IndiaUniv Lille Nord France, F-59508 Douai, France
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Sichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R ChinaSichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R China
Zhao, Xiaowen
Ye, Lin
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Sichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R ChinaSichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R China