Energy absorption capability of carbon nanotubes dispersed in resins under compressive high strain rate loading. (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pandya, K.S.; Naik, N.K.
• Is Part Of: Composites. Volume 72(2015)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 44
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: A. Nano-structures -- A. Particle reinforcement -- A. Thermosetting resin -- B. Impact behavior -- High strain rate testing; Composite materials -- Periodicals; Materials science -- Periodicals; Composite materials; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 620.118
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.11.026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-8368

Abstract

Abstract: The focus of the present study is on energy absorption capability ( EA ) of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) dispersed in thermoset epoxy resin under compressive high strain rate loading. Toward this objective, high strain rate compressive behavior of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) dispersed epoxy is investigated using a split Hopkinson pressure bar. The amount of MWCNT dispersion is varied up to 3% by weight. Calculation methodology for the evaluation of EA of individual CNTs and CNTs dispersed in resins/composites is presented. Quantitative data on EA of individual CNTs and CNTs dispersed in resins under quasi-static and high strain rate loading is given.