Nanocomposite Materials: Enhancing Mechanical and Thermal Properties Using Carbon Nanotubes

Abstract

  In this paper, the improvement of mechanical and thermal characteristics in nanocomposites with addition of CNTs is studied. As a result of CNTs structure and characteristics, the tensile strength, elasticity, toughness as well as thermal conductivity of CNT-reinforced nanocomposites are enhanced. This section presents key issues related to the CNTs such as dispersion, agglomeration, and cost together with the state-of-art of manufacturing procedure. Real-world applications for aerospace and electronics sectors plus energy storage are described and prospects for future research are outlined. Based on this study, nanocomposites of CNT are believed to have unprecedented opportunities for delivering value add for advanced material needs in today’s high-stakes industries.