Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Polysulfone Composites
Dooher, T; Dixon, D; Mcilhagger, A
| HERO ID | 834048 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 2011 |
| Title | Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Polysulfone Composites |
| Authors | Dooher, T; Dixon, D; Mcilhagger, A |
| Journal | Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 499-515 |
| Abstract | The solution method was used to create polysulfone/carbon nanotubes composites. The effect of three solvents (NMP, DMF, and THF), treatments (nitric acid and ethanol) and surfactants (ODA and OCA) on CNT/solvent stability was investigated. NMP and DMF resulted in improved stability compared to THF, and all CNT treatments improved stability. Four composites were produced with CNT loadings of 0-5 wt%: as-received CNT and nitric acid treated in THF, as-received CNT and OCA surfactant CNT in NMP. Optical, TEM, and electrical percolation measurements confirmed the role of CNT/solvent stability on the final composite dispersion. Tensile testing and thermal analysis confirmed the presence of residual solvent in all samples. |
| Doi | 10.1177/0892705710391621 |
| Wosid | WOS:000292284300005 |
| Url | http://jtc.sagepub.com/cgi/doi/10.1177/0892705710391621 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000292284300005 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | polysulfone; carbon nanotubes; solution method |
| Is Qa | No |
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