Modeling and statistical understanding: The effect of carbon nanotube on mechanical properties of recycled polycaprolactone/epoxy composites

• DOI: 10.1002/app.49886
• Publication Date: 2020-09-28T08:57:50Z
• Authors: Xiao Wang; Moulero Akobi; Peyman Nikaeen; Ahmed Khattab; Tian He; Junru Li; Pengfei Zhang
• Keywords: Polycaprolactone

Abstract Recycling of polymer composites has been explored in an attempt to reutilize materials. Several efforts have opted address this subject from many perspectives including mechanical, chemical, and thermal recycling. Others also delved into the self‐healing materials remedy dilemma. However, few studies understanding role carbon nanotube (CNT) based recycled composites. Therefore, study, experimental simulation tools were utilized understand recycling process when CNTs incorporated within polycaprolactone/epoxy A polynomial regression model, as a facile approach, was established simulate process‐property relationship, which is essential for successful implementation future manufacturing. It found that, by adding CNTs, reduction determined degree crystallization induced correlated with obtained modulus toughness. Strategies enhancing mechanical properties pointed out endeavors.