Novel Ag/C nanocable/epoxy resin composite.(Report): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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From the author: Silver/carbon (Ag/C) nanocables were obtained in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) under hydrothermal conditions in order to modify epoxy resin. Nanocable is a nanocomposite of nanowire (core) wrapped with one or more outer layers (shell). Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy proved that nanocables consist of a silver nanowire core and a carbon outer shell. The (Ag/C)/ep-oxy composites were prepared by compounding Ag/C nanocables and epoxy resin. An investigation of the thermal, mechanical, and dielectric properties of these composites showed that the thermal stability and dielectric constant of the composites were enhanced. Interestingly, the breakdown strength of the composites at room temperature increased. Normally, breakdown strength decreases when conducting fillers are added. Fracture morphology of the (Ag/C)/epoxy composite also showed increased toughness. The relationship between the properties and microstructure of the composite was discussed in detail to explain the mechanism behind the change in material properties. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 51:1757-1762, 2011. [c] 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers

Citation Details
Title: Novel Ag/C nanocable/epoxy resin composite.(Report)
Author: Honglu Liang
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2011
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 51 Issue: 9 Page: 1757(6)

Article Type: Report

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