Abstract
AbstractThis study describes the influence of triethylenetetramine (TETA) grafting of multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the dispersion state, interfacial interaction, and thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites. MWCNTs were first treated by a 3:1 (v/v) mixture of concentrated H2SO4/HNO3, and then TETA grafting was performed. Chemically grafted MWCNT/bisphenol‐A glycidol ether epoxy resin/2‐ethyl‐4‐methylimidazole nanocomposites were prepared. TETA grafting could establish the connection of MWCNTs to the epoxy matrix and transform the smooth and nonreactive MWCNT surface into a hybrid material that possesses the characteristics of both MWCNTs and TETA, which facilitates homogeneous dispersion of MWCNTs and improves nanotube‐epoxy interfacial interaction. Therefore, the impact property, glass transition temperature, thermal stability, and thermal conductivity of epoxy nanocomposites are enhanced. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 2009. © 2009 Society of Plastics Engineers
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