In this review, recent progress in the mechanical, thermal and interfacial properties of graphene/CNT multiphase polymer composites is examined. Progress in the mechanical and thermal properties of CNT (1D) and graphene (2D) nanostructure materials is also reviewed and compared. Furthermore, this review highlights the improvements in the mechanical, thermal and interfacial properties of two- and three-phase composites, owing to the addition of graphene/CNT. In particular, analysis of several notable papers on hybrid composites (graphene/CNT) provides an intensive review of synergetic effects on the overall properties of the corresponding composites. This holistic review describes an improved interface between fibers and a nanofiller-reinforced matrix. Although the presence of nanofillers even at low loadings confers an overall improvement in composite properties, the exact ratios of individual fillers and combined forms remain to be discussed in depth. Finally, potential applications, current challenges and future perspectives for use of these multiphase composites are discussed with regard to their extraordinary capabilities and promising developments in graphene/CNT family-based composite materials.

Carbon nanotube- and graphene-reinforced multiphase polymeric composites: review on their properties and applications

In this paper, the results of the surface modification of carbon fiber (CF) by electrochemical oxidation coupled with the electrophoretic deposition technique are presented. Graphene oxide (GO) was deposited on the electrochemically oxidized CF surface to improve the mechanical performance of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites. The surface roughness and wettability increased after the electrochemical oxidation treatment of CF by the electrophoretic deposition technique, which was shown to be a feasible method. The results showed that a uniform distribution of GO coating was constructed and that GO was firmly coated on the CF surface through covalent attachments. In addition, the results of the mechanical properties tests showed that the interlaminar shear strength and compressive strength of the composites increased by 59.4% and 12.8%, respectively. The presented continuous fabrication process, which did not involve long processing times or complex chemical reactions, offers a potential industry compatible method for preparing multiscale GO/CF reinforcements.

Influence of electrochemical oxidation of carbon fiber on the mechanical properties of carbon fiber/graphene oxide/epoxy composites

All-carbon multi-scale and hierarchical fibers and related structural composites: A review

Fabrication of an enriched graphene surface protection of carbon fiber/epoxy composites for lightning strike via a percolating-assisted resin film infusion method

3D network graphene interlayer for excellent interlaminar toughness and strength in fiber reinforced composites

Improving the interlaminar properties of polymer composites using a situ accumulation method to construct the multi-scale reinforcement of carbon nanofibers/carbon fibers Part A Applied science and manufacturing

The invention relates to a precursor composition of a carbon/carbon composite material matrix with low carbonization temperature. The precursor comprises the following ingredients in parts by weight: 100 parts of sugar substances, 0.01-100 parts of phosphorous-containing compound and 0-200 parts of water. The composition adopts phosphorous-containing compound with acid source action as one of liquid phase soaked carbon/carbon composite material precursor, and has the advantages of being simple in preparation and carbon formation process, wide in raw material sources, environment-friendly, wide in applicability, low in production cost, high in carbon formation efficiency and the like.

Rui Wang

Papers

Improving the interlaminar properties of polymer composites using a situ accumulation method to construct the multi-scale reinforcement of carbon nanofibers/carbon fibers Part A Applied science and manufacturing

Precursor of carbon/carbon composite material matrix with low carbonization temperature