Carbon Nanotube Layer for Reduction of Fiber Print-Through in Carbon Fiber Composites

Table 2

Composites prepared and their characteristics.

Sample designation	Top layer added?	CNT type and loading	# of CFRP layers	CNT dispersion method
IM7	No	- - -	- - -	- - -
IM7/LY556	Resin	- - -	7	- - -
IM7/1T	Resin + CNTs	1 wt.% thermally oxidized	7	Mechanical Stirrer
IM7/1A	Resin + CNTs	1 wt.% acid oxidized	7	Mechanical Stirrer
IM7/1TD	Resin + CNTs	1 wt.% thermally oxidized with dispersing agent	7	Mechanical Stirrer
IM7/1AP	Resin + CNTs	1 wt.% as produced	7	Mechanical Stirrer
IM7/1AP(4)-3R	Resin + CNTs	1 wt.% as produced	4	Mechanical Stirrer +Three-roll miller machine
IM7/1AP-3R	Resin + CNTs	1 wt.% as produced	7	Mechanical Stirrer + Three-roll miller machine
IM7/2AP-3R	Resin + CNTs	2 wt.% as produced	7	Mechanical Stirrer +Three-roll miller machine