Preparation and shear properties of carbon nanotubes/poly(butyl methacrylate) hybrid material

Abstract

Composites containing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in a poly(butyl methacrylate) (PBMA) have been prepared by in situ polymerization. Scanning electron microscopy and high‐resolution transmission electron microscope showed that CNTs were well dispersed into PBMA matrix and wrapped with PBMA. The infrared spectrum illustrated that CNTs were covalently linked with PBMA through a CC bond. Owing to this covalent linkage, the composites had a better solubility in organic solvents and had higher thermal stability over pure PBMA. The direct shear testing showed strong mechanical behavior with up to 200% increase in Young's modulus. The possible strengthening mechanism was discussed. POLYM. COMPOS., 2008. © 2008 Society of Plastics Engineers

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