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Dispersion and alignment of carbon nanotubes in polymer matrix: A review
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In this article, the authors review recent progress and advances that have been made on: (a) dispersion of CNTs in a polymer matrix, including optimum blending, in situ polymerization and chemical functionalization; and (b) alignment of CNNs in the matrix enhanced by ex situ techniques, force and magnetic fields, electrospinning and liquid crystalline phase-induced methods.Abstract:
Polymer/carbon nanotube (CNT) composites are expected to have good processability characteristics of the polymer and excellent functional properties of the CNTs. The critical challenge, however, is how to enhance dispersion and alignment of CNTs in the matrix. Here, we review recent progress and advances that have been made on: (a) dispersion of CNTs in a polymer matrix, including optimum blending, in situ polymerization and chemical functionalization; and (b) alignment of CNTs in the matrix enhanced by ex situ techniques, force and magnetic fields, electrospinning and liquid crystalline phase-induced methods. In addition, discussions on mechanical, thermal, electrical, electrochemical, optical and super-hydrophobic properties; and applications of polymer/CNT composites are included. Enhanced dispersion and alignment of CNTs in the polymer matrix will promote and extend the applications and developments of polymer/CNT nanocomposites.read more
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Enhanced mechanical properties of carbon fiber/epoxy composites by incorporating XD-grade carbon nanotube
Mohammad K. Hossain,Mmr Chowdhury,Mba Salam,Nusrat Jahan,Johnathan Malone,Mahesh Hosur,Shaik Jeelani,Nydeia W. Bolden +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (CFEC) were fabricated by infusing 0.40-0.40% XD-grade carbon nanotube (XD-CNT) into Epon 862 resin using a mechanical stirrer followed by a high intensity ultrasonic liquid processor.
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Effects of carbon nanotubes additive on thermal conductivity and thermal energy storage properties of a novel composite phase change material
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Effect of carbon-nanotube length on friction and wear of polyamide 6,6 nanocomposites
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The Molecular and Macromolecular Level of Carbon Nanotube Modification Via Diazonium Chemistry: Emphasis on the 2010s Years
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