Non covalent functionalization by π stacking was accomplished by treating multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) through the use of Kentera, a conjugate rigid rod polymer. The functionalized MWNTs were then introduced into the epoxy resins through a combination of shear and elongation forces. The resulting epoxy resin (containing MWNTs) was then impregnated with carbon fiber under hot-melt condi...

To improve the thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy resins, epoxy-functionalized POSS (E-POSS) glass fiber (GF) were used to reinforce resin (E51) composites. The tensile, thermo-mechanical, fractured, tests carried out characterize these hybrid materials. results show that E-POSS GF could significantly resins due high crosslink density matrix synergistic interaction between resin, E-POSS...

A new group of synthetic resins (the ethoxyline or epoxide resins) has been widely accepted in industry during the last few years. These resins, thanks to their novel properties as adhesives and casting resins, are used in the modern manufacture of various kinds of apparatus, of electrical equipment, of automobiles, and of aircraft. They are usually supplied in the form of two reactive componen...