Abstract
A simple procedure to evaluate and improve the dispersion of carbon nanofibers is presented and validated, relating the observed dispersion of the nanofibers in an intermediate stage of the production process to the final macroscopic properties of the foams. Epoxy/carbon nanofiber foams with optimal nanofiber dispersion are produced taking advantage of this procedure using inexpensive industrial vapor grown carbon nanofibers. Furthermore, the main characteristics and the electrical resistivity of the foams with improved nanofibers dispersion have been determined and related to the presence of the carbon nanofibers, greatly enhancing the electrical conductivity of the epoxy/carbon nanofiber foams.
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