Suppression of Thermal Creep and Fatigue in Polymer Nanocomposites Reinforced with Three-Dimensional Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Networks

Key Points

• Thermal creep and fatigue are significantly reduced in polymer nanocomposites with a carbon nanotube network, enhancing their mechanical properties.
• Key evidence shows a marked decrease in fatigue strain by up to 30% when incorporating carbon nanotubes into the composites.
• Assessment of polymer nanocomposites demonstrated improved resistance to thermal degradation due to three-dimensional carbon nanotubes.
• Findings highlight the potential for advanced materials in engineering applications, though further investigation is needed for industrial scalability.