Title: Fabrication and Properties of Composites of Poly(ethylene oxide) and Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes
Abstract:Chemically functionalized carbon nanotubes (see Figure) are shown to produce composites with improved uniformity and dispersion. At low nanotube loading, a significant enhancement of the mechanical pr...Chemically functionalized carbon nanotubes (see Figure) are shown to produce composites with improved uniformity and dispersion. At low nanotube loading, a significant enhancement of the mechanical properties can be obtained. Moreover, the polymer/nanotube composites show efficient load transfer between the fillers and the matrix.Read More