Development of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre composites

分级碳纳米管-玻璃纤维复合材料的研究进展。本项目旨在开发新一代分级碳纳米管-玻璃纤维增强复合材料，采用一种新的合成方法，将碳纳米管(CNT)接枝到玻璃纤维和玻璃纤维织物上。这些层次化的纳米和微米纤维复合材料将具有更好的面内机械性能、更高的断裂韧性和更高的电导率。该项目将利用全面的实验和理论研究来开发生产这种新一代复合材料的设计工具。预期的结果是更轻、更坚固的玻璃纤维复合材料结构，例如可再生风能行业的风力涡轮机和海洋行业的船只。

Development of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre composites. This project aims to develop a new generation of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre reinforced composites, using a novel synthesis method that grafts carbon nanotubes (CNTs) onto glass fibre and glass fabric. These hierarchical nano- and micro-fibre composites will have improved in-plane mechanical properties, enhanced fracture toughness and higher electric conductivity. This project will use a comprehensive experimental and theoretical study to develop design tools for producing this new generation of composites. The anticipated outcome is lighter and stronger glass fibre composite structures, such as wind turbines in the renewable wind energy industry and boats in the marine industry.