Emission of fine and ultrafine nanoparticle aerosols from composites functionalized with Multi-Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNTs) subjected to sliding wear: the influence of matrix material

While multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-reinforced nanocomposites offer improved wear resistance, the health implications of released nanoparticle aerosols are a concern. This research aimed to understand the influence of matrix material on the tribological properties, microstructure, and triboemis...

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Autores: Husanu, Francisca, Vélez Molina, Juan Camilo, Carlos Cornelio, Jesús Antonio, Santa Marín, Juan Felipe, Toro, Alejandro, Castellote, Marta, Nevshupa, Roman
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/420039
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/420039
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11783-026-2164-2
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Composite
Triboemission
MWCNT
Nanoparticles
Cement
Vinyl ester
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Sumario:While multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-reinforced nanocomposites offer improved wear resistance, the health implications of released nanoparticle aerosols are a concern. This research aimed to understand the influence of matrix material on the tribological properties, microstructure, and triboemission of MWCNT-functionalized polymer and cement composites. Key findings reveal that aerosol emission cannot be predicted solely based on porosity and mechanical properties. The observed variations in MWCNT effects across different matrix materials are attributed to the distinct dominant wear mechanisms in each.