@inproceedings{6af861f8ccc14467a6d0501fba0b638c,
title = "Evaluating the degree of nanotube agglomeration and its effect on the thermal and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced polyethylene oxide",
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.",
keywords = "Carbon nanotubes, Deagglomeration, Nanocomposites, Sonication, Thermal and mechanical properties",
author = "Narh, {Kwabena A.} and Agwedicham, {Ahmed Tijani} and Jallo, {Laila J.} and Rhee, {Kyong Y.}",
year = "2008",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781605603209",
series = "Technical Papers, Regional Technical Conference - Society of Plastics Engineers",
pages = "630--634",
booktitle = "Society of Plastics Engineers - 66th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2008",
note = "66th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2008 ; Conference date: 04-05-2008 Through 08-05-2008",
}