Abstract
In this paper, a new nano-adhesive which has been improved the conventional epoxy resin that is widely used in the automobile industries was introduced. Multi-walled carbon nano-tubes (MWCNTs) (1%-3% by weight) were mixed into epoxy resin using a mixer. The bubbles generated during the mixing processes were removed using a high vacuum. In order to optimize the quality and performance for actual application, the mechanical properties of the joints taking into account the geometrical parameters of bonded layer were basically assessed. From the results, both the static tensile strength and fatigue strength increased dramatically at a carbon nano-tube weight percentage of 2% compared to other values. The surface treatment condition of the plates also affected the tensile strength of the nano-adhesive bonded joints.
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