Evaluation of Influence of Carbon Nanotubes on the Mechanical Properties and Morphology of the Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix

Abstract

This paper examines the mechanical properties of the composite of thermoplastic polymer matrix with carbon nanotubes. As the basic polymer matrix polyamide (PA) was used to which the nanoparticles in a given percentage by weight in the form of nanotubes were added. Composite was injected into the Arburg injection molding machine. Different mechanical properties were measured for evaluation. These tests are compared with polymeric materials without added nanofiller. In conclusion influence on the mechanical properties of polymer matrix with carbon nanotubes and without fillers is evaluated.