Dispersion mechanism of nanoparticles and its role on mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of epoxy nanocomposites - A Review

Baljit SINGH; Akash MOHANTY; Amit Kumar  SRIVASTAVA; Ajay  SINGH

doi:10.55713/jmmm.v33i4.1774

Authors

Baljit SINGH Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Navi Mumbai, Maharastra, Pincode-410216
Akash MOHANTY School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, Tamilnadu, Pincode-632014
Amit Kumar SRIVASTAVA Babu Sunder Singh Institute of Technology, Nigohan, Lucknow, Pincode-223009
Ajay SINGH BBS College of Engineering and Technology, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Pincode-211012

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55713/jmmm.v33i4.1774

Keywords:

Epoxy, Dispersion, Nanocomposites, Multiwall carbon nanotubes, Graphene

Abstract

The combined effect of nano-reinforcements on the mechanical performance of nanocomposites, which are a novel class of epoxy matrix hybrid nanocomposites containing multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), graphene, and nanodiamonds (NDs), is drawing substantial attention from many research communities. The discussion concentrates on the dispersion techniques adopted for the preparation of epoxy composites containing different types of nanoparticles (3-D fillers, nanofibers, nanotubes, and plate-like fillers). This review paper covers the electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and nanodiamond-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites and correlates them with the topographical features, morphology, weight fraction, dispersion state, and surface functionalization of CNTs, graphene, and nanodiamond. This review paper also summarises recent developments in the dispersion method of different carbon nanoparticles in epoxy matrix.

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