The tensile properties of the nanocomposite fibers were determined
using an Instron 4204 Universal Testing Machine at room
temperature and humidity. A crosshead speed of 30 cm/min was
used for testing the drawn fibers at a gauge length of 25.4 cm. For
the un-oriented fibers, gauge lengths of 7.62 cm and crosshead
speeds of 9.0 cm/min were used. Reported values are averages of 8
samples with uncertainties corresponding to 95% confidence limits.