@inproceedings{c50f4ce7e4844c2590eda239b624ca10,
title = "Effect of incorporating nanoparticles into fiber reinforced epoxy composites",
abstract = "The addition of nanoparticles to polymeric matrices has shown great promise for improving mechanical and thermal properties. In this study, an Advantex{\textregistered} glass fiber(GF) mat was sprayed with carbon nanofibers (CNF) on both sides and an epoxy resin was infused through this mat via vacuum assisted resin transfer molding. Mechanical properties of the CNF composites, sand erosion resistance and permeability were measured. With the addition of 0.5% CNF, mechanical properties improved while permeability decreased. The effect on sand erosion was negligible; we show that if sand erosion resistance is desired, a better alternative is to use a CNF thin film nanopaper on the surface.",
keywords = "Carbon nano-fibers, Epoxy, Flexural modulus, Flexural strength, Permeability, Sand erosion, Tensile strength",
author = "Na Zhang and Ziwei Zhao and Yunior Hioe and Changyu Shen and Lee, {L. James} and Castro, {Jose M.}",
year = "2013",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781632665300",
series = "Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings",
publisher = "Society of Plastics Engineers",
pages = "21--25",
booktitle = "71st Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2013, ANTEC 2013",
note = "71st Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2013, ANTEC 2013 ; Conference date: 22-04-2013 Through 24-04-2013",
}