Preparation and characterization of conductive carbon nanotube–polystyrene nanocomposites using latex technology

Wu, Tzong‐Ming; Chen, Erh-Chiang

doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2008.04.010

Cited by 52 publications

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“…Several processing methodologies such as solution casting [59][60][61], melt mixing [62][63][64][65][66][67], solution mixing [59,60,68], different methods of in situ polymerization of the monomer in the presence of CNTs [69,70], coagulation spinning [71], mechano-chemical pulverization [72], solid-state shear pulverization [73], electro spinning [74] etc. have been adopted for the synthesis of polymer-MWCNT composites.…”

Section: Processing Of Cnt Incorporated Thermoplastic Nanocompositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Thermoplastic Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes

Sathyanarayana

Hübner²

2013

Structural Nanocomposites

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The potential impact of light-weight structures with multifunctional properties for engineering applications drives significant research and development activities on nanocomposites. Polymer nanocomposites especially those with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are very attractive for conductive composites with good structural characteristics. The biggest challenge facing the commercial success of CNT based composites is the intrinsic strength of their agglomerates which prevents good filler dispersion in the matrix, a key attribute for any reinforcement. This chapter is a review of the CNT incorporated thermoplastic composites processed mainly containing economic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). We present an overview of CNTs (their structure, production process, properties, surface modification, applications etc.) and the mechanism of their dispersion in thermoplastic matrices. The processing of thermoplastic matrices via the conventional twin-screw compounding approach is discussed along with the influence of process parameters on MWCNT dispersion. The role of secondary processing operation on composite properties is also highlighted. The mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of the thermoplastic-CNT composites are reviewed highlighting the key findings and shortcomings. We conclude throwing some light on the developments on multi-scale reinforcements in polymeric matrices.

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Section: Processing Of Cnt Incorporated Thermoplastic Nanocompositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Thermoplastic Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes

Sathyanarayana

Hübner²

2013

Structural Nanocomposites

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“…These include extrusion, melt processing, and the use of surfactants to aid dispersion. From an industrial point of view, a direct melt-based processing method for producing CNT/polymer composites would be ideal; unfortunately the results for direct blending have been limited at best [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. One interesting approach would be to use functionalized CNTs to improve the properties, especially mechanical, of CNT-based composites.…”

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confidence: 98%

In situ polymerized nanocomposites: Polystyrene/CNT and Poly(methyl methacrylate)/CNT composites

Lahelin

Annala

Nykänen

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Composites Science and Technology

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“…Furthermore, effects of different sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) concentrations on the composite conductivities were also investigated [10]. The similar composite structures which were produced by the same techniques were studied by Wu and Chen [11]. They determined that conductivity, mechanical properties and T g from DSC data of composite systems which were increased by addition of MWCNT [11].…”

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confidence: 99%