The structural model of strength of nanocomposites poly(methyl methacrylate)/functionalized carbon nanotubes

The quantitative structural model of strength of nanocomposites polymer/carbon nanotubes was considered. It has been shown that the structure of carbon nanotubes in polymer matrix has a responsible effect on the mechanical properties of these nanomaterials. Obtaining the critical structural points (percolation threshold of carbon nanotubes, critical radius of their "closed" ring-like structures) defines a significant reduction of strength.