Abstract
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which possess remarkable physicochemical properties and unique one dimensional tubular structure, are expected to significantly improve the tribological properties of polymer-based nanocomposites. In our work, CNTs were introduced into polymer, including epoxy, poly(methyl methacrylate), and polystyrene matrix for tribological reinforcement purposes, respectively. It was found that CNTs could significantly decrease the friction coefficient and the wear rate of polymer-CNTs nanocomposites. The mechanisms of the favorable effects of CNTs on the tribological properties of the nanocomposites were also investigated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 661-664 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
| Volume | 334-335 II |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Feb 2007 |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Nanocomposites
- Polymer
- Tribological properties
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering