Characterization and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Filler Epoxy Composite
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The outstanding mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNT) have made them the focus of extensive investigation. To characterize and study the effects of the different volume fraction of multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites attempted. The purpose of this work is to use experimental techniques to ascertain the mechanical characteristics of the nanocomposite. Tests on mechanical tensile strength were conducted to see how the MWCNT filler content affected the reinforced epoxy nanocomposite. The result of altered percentage of MWCNTs on the mechanical properties of the composites had been inspected. Results showed that 0.2 wt% MWCNT addition has the best effect on the mechanical properties of the matrix.
[Manuscript received: 21 June 2023 | Accepted: 11 December 2023 | Published: 30 April 2024]
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