Simulation of Effect of Orientation Distribution Parameters of MWNT Fiber on Tensile Strength of Hybride Composites Epoxy/Glass-MWNT

In the previous work, we have studied the effect of orientation distribution parameters of MWNT fiber on elastic moduli of hybrid composites Glass/Epoxy-MWNT. Their tensile strength have not been studied yet. In present work, we carry out further study on tensile strength of hybrid composites Glass/Epoxy-MWNT. One of fundamental problems in composites material theory is to predict mechanical properties and volume fraction of each constituen ( fiber and matrix) in composites. It is not easy to predict accurately mechanical properties of composites. In application, CNTs reinforced polymer matrix composites may be used as a structural material in the bone cement, bone filling material, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Webster et al. fabricated polyurethane/CNTs composite, and the composite material possessed better electrical conductivity and mechanical properties,which can be used in neural tissue and bone.Deng et al. studied the use of MWCNT/chitosan (CHI) scaffolds, composed of MWCNTs (up to 89wt persen) and CHI and with a well-defined microchannel porous structure, as biocompatible and biodegradable supports for cell growth. The results of this research showed that orientation distribution of MWNT fiber would affect the tensile strength of hybride composites. Proceeding of Biomaterials Conference 2014