Quantitative optical analysis of filler dispersion degree in MWCNT-epoxy nanocomposite

Tatiana Glaskova; Mauro Zarrelli; Andrey Aniskevich; Michele Giordano; Laima Trinkler; Baiba Berzina

doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2011.11.029

Quantitative optical analysis of filler dispersion degree in MWCNT-epoxy nanocomposite

Tatiana Glaskova (Corresponding Author), Mauro Zarrelli, Andrey Aniskevich, Michele Giordano, Laima Trinkler, Baiba Berzina

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Abstract

Recently developed methodology of quantitative analysis based on optical analysis of filler particles' area distributions is applied now to estimate the dispersion efficiency of multiwall carbon nanotubes in nanocomposite prepared by solution intercalation method. Experimental parameters of dispersing (temperature, duration and power level of ultrasonication) were optimized and the most effective experimental procedure was determined. The methodology of determination of dispersion parameter is proved by indirect method of light transmittance experiments. The nanocomposite specimens having lower dispersion parameter represented the highest transmittance over the nanocomposite specimens.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	477-481
Number of pages	5
Journal	Composites Science and Technology
Volume	72
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2011.11.029
Publication status	Published - 28 Feb 2012
Externally published	Yes

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A. Carbon nanotubes
A. Nanocomposites
A. Polymer-matrix composites
D. Optical microscopy
Dispersion

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1.3 Physical sciences
2.5 Materials engineering

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Quantitative optical analysis of filler dispersion degree in MWCNT-epoxy nanocomposite

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