Abstract
Composites of polyethylene oxide and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were produced by mixing deagglomerated MWCNTs with PEO in solution, using a high-speed mixer. The deagglomeration was performed with high-intensity ultrasonic probe. DSC results show an increase in melting temperature with increase in amplitude of sonication. Also tensile test results show improved mechanical properties, with increased degree of deagglomeration of the nanotubes. SEM images show that the extent of nanotubes dispersion in the polymer matrix correlates with the extent of deagglomeration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Society of Plastics Engineers - 66th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2008 |
Pages | 630-634 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Volume | 1 |
State | Published - Sep 29 2008 |
Event | 66th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2008 - Milwaukee, WI, United States Duration: May 4 2008 → May 8 2008 |
Other
Other | 66th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2008 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Milwaukee, WI |
Period | 5/4/08 → 5/8/08 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics