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EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL-APPLIED PHYSICS
Volume 53, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
EDP SCIENCES S A
DOI: 10.1051/epjap/2010100449
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- National 973 Project [2009CB623203]
- NSFC [50739001]
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Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT) reinforced cement composites (MWFRCs) were prepared with surfactant dispersion, ultrasonic treatment, and subsequently high-speed shear mixing processes. These MWFRCs were characterized in the fracture toughness property with single edge notch bend method. As found, the addition of nanotubes improves the stress-intensity factor (K-IC), critical crack mouth opening displacement (delta(C)) and flexural strength (sigma(s)) of the cured nanocomposite, significantly. The maximal enhancement arrives up to 56.4%, 119.4%, and 54.8%, compared to the baseline, respectively. These achievements are mainly attributed to the superior pulling-out effect of dispersed and tough MWNT fiber upon the notched cracks. Incorporation of acid-treated MWNT balances the sigma(s), K-IC, and delta(C) values. Additional nanophase carbon black mixed into the above MWFRC further increases the corresponding fracture toughness, while additional short carbon fiber shows a negative effect.
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