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Mechanical Reinforcement of Polymers Using Carbon Nanotubes
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A review of the progress in the area of mechanical reinforcement of polymers using carbon nanotubes can be found in this paper, where the main methods described in the literature to produce and process polymer-nanotube composites are considered and analyzed.Abstract:
Owing to their unique mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes are considered to be ideal candidates for polymer reinforcement. However, a large amount of work must be done in order to realize their full potential. Effective processing of nanotubes and polymers to fabricate new ultra-strong composite materials is still a great challenge. This Review explores the progress that has already been made in the area of mechanical reinforcement of polymers using carbon nanotubes. First, the mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes and the system requirements to maximize reinforcement are discussed. Then, main methods described in the literature to produce and process polymer–nanotube composites are considered and analyzed. After that, mechanical properties of various nanotube–polymer composites prepared by different techniques are critically analyzed and compared. Finally, remaining problems, the achievements so far, and the research that needs to be done in the future are discussed.read more
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Morphology, thermal, and rheological behavior of nylon 11/multi‐walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites prepared by melt compounding
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors showed that the incorporation of MWNTs into the matrix resulted in higher complex viscosities (|η*|), storage modulus (G′), loss modulus, and lower loss factor (tanδ).
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Dispersion of pristine single-walled carbon nanotubes using pyrene-capped polystyrene and its application for preparation of polystyrene matrix composites
TL;DR: A pyrene-capped polystyrene (PyPS) is synthesized by an anionic polymerization method and acts as dispersant for dispersion of pristine single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) as discussed by the authors.
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Carbon Nanotubes on Polymeric Microcapsules: Free- Standing Structures and Point-Wise Laser Openings
Alexey M. Yashchenok,Daniil N. Bratashov,Dmitry A. Gorin,Maria V. Lomova,Anton M. Pavlov,Anton M. Pavlov,Andrei V. Sapelkin,Bong Sup Shim,Gennady B. Khomutov,Nicholas A. Kotov,Gleb B. Sukhorukov,Helmuth Möhwald,Andre G. Skirtach +12 more
TL;DR: In this article, single-wall carbon nanotubes modifi ed by anionic polyelectrolyte molecules are embedded into the shells of microcapsules, which form a free-standing shell upon treatment with glutaraldehyde and subsequent drying.
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Influence of preparation procedure on the conductivity and transparency of SWCNT-polymer nanocomposites
Jaime J. Hernández,Mari Cruz García-Gutiérrez,Aurora Nogales,Daniel R. Rueda,Magdalena Kwiatkowska,Anna Szymczyk,Zbigniew Roslaniec,A. Concheso,I. Guinea,Tiberio A. Ezquerra +9 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the feasibility of preparing transparent and conducting polymer nanocomposites based on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) as additive was reported.
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Experimental evaluations and modeling of the tensile behavior of polypropylene/single-walled carbon nanotubes fibers
TL;DR: In this paper, the elastic behavior of polypropylene fibers with carbon nanotubes was analyzed in terms of both experimental mechanical properties and numerical non-local models, showing that the tensile properties of nanocomposite fibers vary significantly with the filler content.
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