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Marwan Al-Haik
Other affiliations: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Virginia Tech, Florida State University ...read more
Bio: Marwan Al-Haik is an academic researcher from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach. The author has contributed to research in topics: Carbon nanotube & Creep. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 108 publications receiving 2779 citations. Previous affiliations of Marwan Al-Haik include Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University & Virginia Tech.
Topics: Carbon nanotube, Creep, Epoxy, Nanoindentation, Composite number
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TL;DR: In this paper, the thermal and electrical properties of single wall carbon nanotube (CNT)-polymer composites are significantly enhanced by magnetic alignment during processing, and the electrical transport properties are mainly governed by the hopping conduction with localization lengths comparable to bundle diameters.
Abstract: We show that the thermal and electrical properties of single wall carbon nanotube (CNT)-polymer composites are significantly enhanced by magnetic alignment during processing. The electrical transport properties of the composites are mainly governed by the hopping conduction with localization lengths comparable to bundle diameters. The bundling of nanotubes during the composite processing is an important factor for electrical, and in particular, for thermal transport properties. Better CNT isolation will be needed to reach the theoretical thermal conductivity limit for CNT composites.
542 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of adding multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to the epoxy matrix of a carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRP) was investigated.
232 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of orientation and alignment of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) embedded in an epoxy polymer matrix under a magnetic field on the mechanical properties of the resulting nanocomposite was investigated.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a set of recently developed computational models based on percolation analysis and statistical continuum mechanics were used to investigate the synergy effect for both the electrical and thermal transport properties of hybrid ternary polymeric nanocomposites.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an extended account of the various chemical strategies for grafting polymers onto carbon nanotubes and the manufacturing of carbon-nanotube/polymer nanocomposites is given.
2,766 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the status of worldwide research in the thermal conductivity of carbon nanotubes and their polymer nanocomposites is reviewed, as well as the relationship between thermal conductivities and the micro- and nano-structure of the composites.
2,102 citations
TL;DR: A review on fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids in forced and free convection flows is presented in this article, where the authors identify opportunities for future research.
1,988 citations
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of polymer nanocomposite research can be found in this paper, including fundamental structure/property relationships, manufacturing techniques, and applications of polymer nano-composite materials.
Abstract: This review is designed to be a comprehensive source for polymer nanocomposite research, including fundamental structure/property relationships, manufacturing techniques, and applications of polymer nanocomposite materials. In addition to presenting the scientific framework for the advances in polymer nanocomposite research, this review focuses on the scientific principles and mechanisms in relation to the methods of processing and manufacturing with a discussion on commercial applications and health/safety concerns (a critical issue for production and scale-up). Hence, this review offers a comprehensive discussion on technology, modeling, characterization, processing, manufacturing, applications, and health/safety concerns for polymer nanocomposites.
1,976 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review recent progress and advances that have been made on: (a) dispersion of CNTs in a polymer matrix, including optimum blending, in situ polymerization and chemical functionalization; and (b) alignment of CNNs in the matrix enhanced by ex situ techniques, force and magnetic fields, electrospinning and liquid crystalline phase-induced methods.
Abstract: Polymer/carbon nanotube (CNT) composites are expected to have good processability characteristics of the polymer and excellent functional properties of the CNTs. The critical challenge, however, is how to enhance dispersion and alignment of CNTs in the matrix. Here, we review recent progress and advances that have been made on: (a) dispersion of CNTs in a polymer matrix, including optimum blending, in situ polymerization and chemical functionalization; and (b) alignment of CNTs in the matrix enhanced by ex situ techniques, force and magnetic fields, electrospinning and liquid crystalline phase-induced methods. In addition, discussions on mechanical, thermal, electrical, electrochemical, optical and super-hydrophobic properties; and applications of polymer/CNT composites are included. Enhanced dispersion and alignment of CNTs in the polymer matrix will promote and extend the applications and developments of polymer/CNT nanocomposites.
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