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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.
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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.

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Mechanical reinforcement of poly(1‐butene) using polypropylene‐grafted multiwalled carbon nanotubes

TL;DR: The mechanical properties of poly(1-butene) reinforced by pristine multiwalled carbon nanotubes and polypropylene-grafted MWNTs (PP-g-MWNTs) were evaluated in this paper.
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Fluorination of Cup-stacked Carbon Nanotubes, Structures and Properties

TL;DR: In this article, Cup-stacked carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were fluorinated in a temperature range RT-500°C by 0.5-1 atm elemental fluorine.
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Enhancement of photoelectrical properties in polymer nanocomposites containing modified single-walled carbon nanotubes by conducting dendrimer

TL;DR: In this article, the photoinduced conductivity changes measured on a system composed of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) modified by a semiconducting poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (PAMAMC) characterized by highly aromatic end groups were investigated.
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Poly(triphenylamine) related copolymer noncovalently coated MWCNT nanohybrid: fabrication and observation of enhanced photoconductivity

TL;DR: In this article, a copolymer-coated multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with a fluorescent poly(triphenylamine) related copolymers (referred to as PTPA), which has both hole-transportation moiety of triphenylamines and conjugated aromatic units of 4,4'-biphenylene vinylene in the chain backbone, can be realized via a facile phase separation strategy.
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The synergetic effect of carbon nanotubes and carbon black in a rubber system

TL;DR: Rubber/carbon composites were prepared by mixing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), carbon black or a mixture of carbon black and MWCNTs with rubber by a laboratory two-roll mill as mentioned in this paper.
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