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Elsevier, Scripta Materialia, 2(53), p. 235-240

DOI: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2005.03.034

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Conductive graphite nanoplatelet/epoxy nanocomposites: Effects of exfoliation and UV/ozone treatment of graphite

Journal article published in 2005 by Jing Li, Jang-Kyo Kim ORCID, Man Lung Sham
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Abstract

The effects of ultrasonication and UV/ozone treatment of graphite on electrical conductivity of epoxy-based nanocomposites containing graphite nanoplatelets are investigated. Ultrasonication applied at various stages of composite fabrication enhanced the exfoliation and dispersion of graphite within the matrix. A porous multi-layer graphite structure resulted in a higher electrical conductivity and poorer mechanical properties than the completely exfoliated graphite. UV/ozone treatment improved both the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties by improving the graphite–epoxy interfacial adhesion, which is attributed to ameliorating changes in graphite surface chemistry and morphology.