Patent ID: 10221288

Abstract:
A process of providing matrix-bonding abrasion resistant CNTs (MBARCs) includes reacting functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) and Janus particles, wherein each of the Janus particles is a silica particle having a surface with a first portion containing a CNT-bonding functionality and a second portion containing a matrix-bonding functionality. The CNT-bonding functionality may include, for example, one or more hydroxyl groups. The matrix-bonding functionality may be, for example, selected from a group consisting of vinyl functionalities, amine functionalities, epoxy functionalities, allyl functionalities, acrylate functionalities, sulfur functionalities, isocyanate functionalities, halogen functionalities, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the MBARCs are processed to produce fibers that, in turn, may be blended into a polymeric resin to produce a fiber reinforced polymer composite.