Abstract
This chapter discusses the recent research and development of carbon nanotube (CNT)/epoxy structural composites that hold interest for military applications, along with some discussions on the component materials, and structure-property characterization. Carbon is of great engineering importance because of its ability to exist in many structural forms. Depending on how the carbon atoms are arranged, their properties vary, and for this reason, the carbon found many applications in military platforms. CNTs may be viewed as a graphite sheet that is rolled up into a nanoscale tube form. CNTs exhibit high surface area per unit weight, high electrical and thermal conductivity, and good mechanical properties. Epoxy is known for its ability to withstand high temperatures, chemical and corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, modulus and adhesion, and low cure shrinkage. Composites made from CNTs and epoxy have many potential applications because of their exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, which are the characteristics of the individual components with potential synergetic effects. One major area of ongoing research is improving the interfacial characteristics of nanocomposites through chemical modifications to realize the ultimate properties predicted by theoretical models.
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