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This book provides readers with a comprehensive toolbox for dispersing single-walled and multiwalled carbon nanotubes in thermoplastic polymer matrices. The book starts with an overview of all known techniques for dispersing CNTs in thermoplastic polymers and then concentrates on one of the most versatile techniques known nowadays: the so-called latex technology. Also discussed are the basic principles of this latex technology, the role of the matrix viscosity on percolation threshold, the importance of the intrinsic CNT quality, the use of ""smart"" surfactants facilitating electron transport in the final composite, the preparation of highly loaded master-batches, which can be diluted with virgin polymer by melt-extrusion, and some promising potential applications.

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Author:   Cor Koning (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands) ,  Marie-Claire Hermant (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands) ,  Nadia Grossiord (University of Warwick, Coventry, UK)
Publisher:   Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd
Imprint:   Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9789814310932

ISBN 10:   981431093
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   11 April 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

IntroductionComposite Materials Altered Behavior of Nano-Fillers Carbon Nanotubes and Composites Thereof Percolation Theory for Rods Scope of This Book Toolbox for Dispersing Carbon Nanotubes into Polymers to Get Electrically Conductive NanocompositesGeneral Introduction Incorporation of CNTs into a Polymer Matrix: A Challenge Ultrasound CNT Purification Methods to Disperse Individual CNTs in a Polymer Matrix Conclusions Tailoring and Monitoring the Sonication-Driven Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Aqueous Surfactant SolutionsIntroduction Characterization of the Bundling of CNT Aqueous Dispersions in General; Monitoring of the Debundling Process in Particular: A Short Overview of Suitable Characterization Techniques Optimization of the CNT Debundling Parameters to Make Conductive CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites with UV-Vis Spectroscopy Food for Thought: A Critic of Purification of SWCNTs Centrifugation of Aqueous Surfactant-CNT Dispersions Conclusions Aspects of Processing Methods and Conditions Affecting Percolation NetworksSegregated Networks and Dynamic Percolation The Role of the Matrix Viscosity: Molecular Weight Distributions and Processing Temperatures Processing Techniques and Percolation Thresholds Conclusions On the Versatility of the Latex-Based Process Regarding the Choice of the Polymer Matrix of the NanocompositeIntroduction Semi-Crystalline Polypropylene Matrix Polymer Blends Conclusions Manipulating the Percolation of CNTs Using Hybrid Composite SystemsIntroduction Eliminating Non-Contact Resistivity General Conclusions Future PerspectivesIntroduction: Toward Large-Scale Production Food for Thought: Possible Applications of CNT/Polymer Composites? What’s Next? Index

Reviews

These authors are leading researchers and have done a great service to the community by capturing the current understanding of carbon nanotube polymer nanocomposites. Active research in industry and academia alike will find this book a timely and valuable resource, particularly as it pertains to electrical conductivity of these fascinating materials. -Prof. Karen I. Winey - University of Pennsylvania, USA Carbon nanotubes are promising conductive fillers for a variety of applications from organic electronics to electrostatic dissipation of composites. This book provides a valuable review on the processing of nanotube dispersions and composites. An emphasis is given to the latex technology , one of the most efficient approaches to achieve conductive networks of nanotubes. This book will be of great interest to a broad readership in chemistry, physics and materials science in both academia and industry. -Dr. Philippe Poulin - Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, France

""These authors are leading researchers and have done a great service to the community by capturing the current understanding of carbon nanotube polymer nanocomposites. Active research in industry and academia alike will find this book a timely and valuable resource, particularly as it pertains to electrical conductivity of these fascinating materials."" —Prof. Karen I. Winey - University of Pennsylvania, USA ""Carbon nanotubes are promising conductive fillers for a variety of applications from organic electronics to electrostatic dissipation of composites. This book provides a valuable review on the processing of nanotube dispersions and composites. An emphasis is given to the ""latex technology"", one of the most efficient approaches to achieve conductive networks of nanotubes. This book will be of great interest to a broad readership in chemistry, physics and materials science in both academia and industry."" —Dr. Philippe Poulin - Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, France

These authors are leading researchers and have done a great service to the community by capturing the current understanding of carbon nanotube polymer nanocomposites. Active research in industry and academia alike will find this book a timely and valuable resource, particularly as it pertains to electrical conductivity of these fascinating materials. -Prof. Karen I. Winey - University of Pennsylvania, USA Carbon nanotubes are promising conductive fillers for a variety of applications from organic electronics to electrostatic dissipation of composites. This book provides a valuable review on the processing of nanotube dispersions and composites. An emphasis is given to the latex technology , one of the most efficient approaches to achieve conductive networks of nanotubes. This book will be of great interest to a broad readership in chemistry, physics and materials science in both academia and industry. -Dr. Philippe Poulin - Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, France

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Cor Koning, Marie-Claire Hermant, Nadia Grossiord

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