Effects of surface modification of CNT on the mechanical and electrical properties of Cu-based composites
LI Yikun1, ZHANG Yifan1, ZHAO Wenmin1,2,3, LIU Baixiong1, ZHANG Xuehui1, ZENG Longfei1
1. Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology,Ganzhou 341000, China; 2. Yunnan Key Laboratory of New Materials Prepartion and Processing, Kunming 650093, China; 3. Dongguan EONTEC Co.,Ltd., Dongguan 523662, China
Abstract:Improving the dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in the Cu matrix and their interfacial bonding can effectively improve the properties of carbon nanotube enhanced Cu-based (CNT/Cu) composite material. This paper employed a one-step hydrothermal method to in situ generate carbonized polymer dots (CPD) on the surface of CNT for surface modification. Subsequently, CNT@CPD/Cu composites were prepared through a sintering process, and the mechanical and electrical properties of the composites were tested. The results indicate that after surface modification treatment, the structure of acid-treated CNT1 is severely damaged, leading to a weakened enhancement effect. In contrast, after surface modification of non-acid-treated CNT2, CPD is loaded onto CNT2, which not only preserves the structural integrity of the CNT but also significantly improves their dispersion in the matrix and enhances the bonding with Cu. Furthermore, the addition of CPD and CNT effectively refines the Cu
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