A numerical-analytical model for the characterization of composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes
- Authors: Pantano, A; Mantione, P
- Publication year: 2010
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Key words: carbon nanotube, composites, numerical-analytical model, nanotechnology
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/51188
Abstract
A mixed model, numerical-analytical, is presented that allows one to predict the elastic properties of carbon nanotube (CNT)/polymer composites containing a random distribution of CNTs, while taking account of the curvature that they show when immersed in the polymer. This hybrid approach is a significant advance over micromechanical modeling and can be applied to all nanostructured composites.