Title: Surface Modification of Carbon Nanotubes and Their Application in Polymers
Abstract:Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)possess unique nanostructure and remarkable mechanical,physi- cal,chemical and electronic properties.These properties make them attractive in many scientific and technological fi...Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)possess unique nanostructure and remarkable mechanical,physi- cal,chemical and electronic properties.These properties make them attractive in many scientific and technological fields such as electronic structures,polymer cowposites and biological systems.Polymer/ CNTs composites have attracted considerable attention of scientists in recent years.However,the poor dispersion of CNTs in organic solvent hinders the realization of their full potential.To overcome this ob- stacle,the surface modification of CNTs becomes essential.In this paper,the structure and property of CNTs were briefly introduced.The methods of the surface modification of CNTs including chemical reac- tion,surface activation and polymer encapsulation were reviewed.The mechanical,thermal,electronic and friction properties of polymer/CNTs composites were introduced.In addition,the research direction of the application of CNTs was predicted.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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