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Dispersion and functionalization of carbon nanotubes for polymer-based nanocomposites: a review
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In this paper, a review of the current understanding of carbon nanotubes and CNT/polymer nanocomposites with two particular topics: (i) the principles and techniques for CNT dispersion and functionalization and (ii) the effects of CNT-based functionalization on the properties of polymers.Abstract:
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold the promise of delivering exceptional mechanical properties and multi-functional characteristics. Ever-increasing interest in applying CNTs in many different fields has led to continued efforts to develop dispersion and functionalization techniques. To employ CNTs as effective reinforcement in polymer nanocomposites, proper dispersion and appropriate interfacial adhesion between the CNTs and polymer matrix have to be guaranteed. This paper reviews the current understanding of CNTs and CNT/polymer nanocomposites with two particular topics: (i) the principles and techniques for CNT dispersion and functionalization and (ii) the effects of CNT dispersion and functionalization on the properties of CNT/polymer nanocomposites. The fabrication techniques and potential applications of CNT/polymer nanocomposites are also highlighted.read more
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Light emitting diodes of fully conjugated heterocyclic aromatic rigid-rod polymer doped with multi-wall carbon nanotubes
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TL;DR: In this article, a multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWNT) was dissolved in an isotropic Lewis acid solution of poly-p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole (PBO) for dispersion of nanotubes and for processing into thin film.
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Enhancement of Polymer Luminescence by Excitation‐Energy Transfer from Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Simon J. Henley,Ross A. Hatton,Guan Y. Chen,Chao Gao,Hailin Zeng,Harold W. Kroto,S. Ravi P. Silva +6 more
TL;DR: The multi-walled carbon nanotubes are shown to significantly retard photobleaching of fluorescent centers in the nylon composites and greatly advance the prospects of utilizing MWCNTs in organic solar cells and electroluminecent devices to improve performance.
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Alignment of Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes in Polymer Composites by Dielectrophoresis
TL;DR: In this article, a novel operation to actively align and network multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in a polymer matrix was introduced, in which MWCNTs were aligned using an RF electric field to elicit dipolar interactions among the nanotube in a viscous matrix following immobilization by curing under continuous application of an anisotropic electric field.
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Photo-mechanical actuation of carbon nanotubes: mechanisms and applications in micro and nano-devices
Shoaxin Lu,S. V. Ahir,Vanessa Velasco,Ben King,Peng Xu,Eugene M. Terentjev,Balaji Panchapakesan +6 more
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the current state of the art in photomechanical actuation of carbon nanotubes and their composites is presented, showing how orientation, alignment, entanglement and anisotropic optical properties of carbon nano-structures influence photomechastic actuation.
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Influence of Polymer Structures on Optical Power Limiting Performance of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
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