Title: POLYMER-CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES: BASIC SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS
Abstract:Composites of conjugated polymers are becoming increasingly used in organic electronics devices, owing to the electronic and optical properties of the polymers, which are similar to those of semicondu...Composites of conjugated polymers are becoming increasingly used in organic electronics devices, owing to the electronic and optical properties of the polymers, which are similar to those of semiconductors. However the mechanical properties and processibility of polymers makes them more attractive than crystalline inorganic semiconductors for future applications: their low weight, flexibility and inexpensive preparation procedures are drawing the attention of many researchers. This paper explores some of the fundamental science associated with the use of single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes as additives in poly(alkylthiophene) polymers in order to improve their electrical properties. The particular issues of interest are the dispersion of the carbon nanotubes in the polymers, and the interaction of carbon nanotubes with the polymers, where evidence of templating of the polymers onto the carbon nanotubes has been seen using atomic force microscopy. The impact of the nanotubes on the electrical properties of the composites is also critical to the use of the composites in optoelectronic devices.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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