Carbon nanofiber functionalization by inonizing radiation induced grafting

• Grant number: 11/12510-8
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: October 01, 2011
• End date: September 30, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Materials and Metallurgical Engineering - Nonmetallic Materials
• Principal Investigator: Maria Cecilia Conceicao Evora
• Grantee: Maria Cecilia Conceicao Evora
• Host Institution: Instituto de Estudos Avançados (IEAv). São José dos Campos , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: São José dos Campos
• Associated researchers: LEONARDO GONDIM DE ANDRADE E SILVA ; Luiz Claudio Pardini

Abstract

Radiation can be used to modify and improve the properties of materials. Electron beam irradiation has potential application in modifying the structure of carbon fibers and carbon nanofibers in order to produce useful defects in the graphite structure and create reactive sites. In this project, a methodology will be developed to graft functional groups from acrylic acid on to carbon nanofiber surface leading to better dispersion and better matrix/fiber interface on composite manufacture. The grafted samples will be characterized through several techniques to evaluate the grafting process. Advanced composites will be produced for application in aerospace and defense industry. (AU)

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

EVORA, M. C.; ARAUJO, J. R.; FERREIRA, E. H. M.; STROHMEIER, B. R.; SILVA, L. G. A.; ACHETE, C. A.. Localized surface grafting reactions on carbon nanofibers induced by gamma and e-beam irradiation. Applied Surface Science, v. 335, p. 78-84, APR 30 2015. (11/12510-8)