Multi-scale modeling of nonlinear mechanical behavior of polymer/SWNT nanocomposites: Investigation of interphase

Abstract

Because of their remarkable mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced nanocomposites have always been considerably attractive [1]. Yokozeki et al. [2] reported retardation of the matrix crack onset and accumulation in composite laminates containing cup-stacked CNTs compared to those without cup-stacked CNTs.