Improving the dispersion of the carbon nanotubes in polymer based nanocomposites by dry coating

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

9-28-2007

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes tend to agglomerate in the polymer matrix, and it is difficult to separate individual nanotubes, even when surfactants are used during the mixing. To overcome the problems associated with agglomeration of nanofillers, the feasibility of dispersing carbon nanotubes in a polymer matrix by a novel methodology which involves mechanically pre-coating the polymer particles with the nano-fillers in the dry state prior to melt processing is being investigated. This paper presents the results of an experimental study for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the surface coating techniques versus the conventional mixing methods used in dispersing nano-fillers in polymer matrices.

Identifier

34648840667 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Annual Technical Conference ANTEC Conference Proceedings

First Page

2186

Last Page

2190

Volume

4

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