Optimizing the Processing Conditions for the Reinforcement of Epoxy Resin by Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Table 1

Different methods for MWCNTs reinforcement.

Sample	MWCNTs wt.%	Acetone + MWCNTs	Epoxy + acetone	Removal of acetone after mixing
A-H 0.1	0.1	Tip sonication	Bath sonication	Hot air oven at 55°C
A-H 0.2	0.2	Tip sonication	Bath sonication	Hot air oven at 55°C
B-M 0.1	0.1	Tip sonication	Bath sonication	Magnetic stirring at 55°C
B-M 0.2	0.2	Tip sonication	Bath sonication	Magnetic stirring at 55°C
C-V 0.1	0.1	Tip sonication	Bath sonication	Vacuum oven at RT
C-V 0.2	0.2	Tip sonication	Bath sonication	Vacuum oven at RT