Carbon Nanofibers Grown on Large Woven Cloths: Morphology and Properties of Growth

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Abstract

The morphology and chemical composition of carbon nanofibers in situ grown on a large carbon-fiber woven fabric are studied using SEM measurements, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Flourescence, and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. Results show that nanofibers can have a density and a morphology potentially advantageous for application in polymer-matrix composites. The fiber surface functional groups significantly change after the growth and this also potentially provides a better interfacial adhesion. These advantages can be controlled, e.g., by the catalyst loading and the type of solvent used for its deposition.
Original languageEnglish
Article number19
Pages (from-to)19-
JournalC : Journal of carbon research
Volume2
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • IR-100913
  • METIS-317458

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