The effect of carbon nanotubes on the crystallization behavior of polyethylene oxide

K. A. Narh, M. Khanolkar, S. M. Umbrajkar, E. Dreizin

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Abstract

The effect of well-dispersed carbon nanotubes on the crystallization characteristics of polyethylene-oxide was studied. The specimens were prepared via the solution-sonication procedure. The results confirm the effectiveness of CNTs as nucleation agents for semi-crystalline polymers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSociety of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference
Subtitle of host publicationPlastics Encounter at ANTEC 2007, Conference Proceedings
Pages1766-1770
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2007
EventSociety of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2007 - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: May 6 2007May 11 2007

Publication series

NameAnnual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
Volume3

Other

OtherSociety of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period5/6/075/11/07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics

Keywords

  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Crystallization
  • Polarized light microscopy
  • Thermal analysis

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