Abstract
Abstract To obtain cluster free homogeneous dispersion of carbon nanotubes in polymer matrix, variety of strategies were applied. In the present work, we report a systematic approach to obtain a superior level of dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in epoxy by applying simultaneously ultrasonic waves and shear force generated by axial flow impeller. The influence of dispersion of MWCNTs on anti-corrosion, mechanical and thermal properties of MWCNT/epoxy nanocomposite was investigated. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) studies confirmed cluster free uniform dispersion of MWCNTs in epoxy matrix, which lead to enhanced tensile strength by 35%, toughness by 53% and storage modulus by 35% on loading of 0.75 wt% of MWCNTs in epoxy. It was found that when mild steel was coated with MWCNT/epoxy nanocomposite (0.75 wt%), the corrosion rate decreased upto 2.5 × 10 −3 MPY and protection efficiency increased upto 99.99%.
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