Carbon and polymer nanofiber reinforcements in polymer matrix composites: Processing and applications

J. Zhang; T. Lin; Xungai Wang

doi:10.1016/B978-0-85709-069-0.50004-5

Carbon and polymer nanofiber reinforcements in polymer matrix composites: Processing and applications

J. Zhang, T. Lin, Xungai Wang

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Chapter in an edited book (as author) › Academic research › peer-review

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Abstract

Nanofibers have emerged as important fibrous materials for reinforcing or modifying polymer matrices. Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and polymer nanofibers in composites have been critically reviewed in this chapter. The concept, methodology, potential applications, advantages and limitations of utilizing nanofibers in composite materials are discussed. The important application examples reviewed include carbon and polymer nanofibers in structural carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) matrix composites, polymer nanofiber-reinforced nanocomposites for medical use and modification of thermosetting polymer by polymer/CNF composite nanofibers. A brief account is also given of the future trends in this area.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Functional Nanofibers and their Applications
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	55-70
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Print)	9780857090690
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-85709-069-0.50004-5
Publication status	Published - May 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Carbon nanofiber
Composite
Composite nanofiber
Electrospinning
Nanofiber
Toughening

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General Materials Science

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