Effect of Carbon Nanotubes Sizing Agent on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber/PP Composite

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In this paper, the surface of carbon fiber (CF) was firstly modified by carbon nanotubes (CNTs) sizing agent, then the CF reinforced polypropylene (PP) composite was prepared by extrusion-injection process. The tensile and flexural properties of CF/PP were tested. CF-5CNTs/PP had the best mechanical properties. The microstructure of CF and CF/PP was characterized by SEM. The effect of the CNTs on the mechanical properties of CF/PP was discussed in detail.

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