Fabrication and characterization of composite using carbon black-waste from petroleum products

Carbon black dispersion during composite preparation and filler-matrix adhesion are major technical issues that need to be addressed in order to achieve the desired property enhancements in polymer-matrix composites. The successful use of filler reinforcement technology to improve the performance of epoxy resin would represent a major technical achievement in the development of high-temperature and tough advanced structural materials. In the present investigation, a novel technique has been undertaken to fabricate composite materials using epoxy resin and different percentages of carbon black reinforcement.