Cross-linked poly(methyl methacrylate)/multiwall carbon nanotube nanocomposites for environmental treatment

Thermoreversibly Cross-Linked EPM Rubber Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes

Conductive rubber nanocomposites were prepared by dispersing conductive nanotubes (CNT) in thermoreversibly cross-linked ethylene propylene rubbers grafted with furan groups (EPM-g-furan) rubbers. Their features were studied with a strong focus on conductive and mechanical properties relevant for strain-sensor applications. The Diels-Alder chemistry used for thermoreversible cross-linking allow...

Load transfer between cross-linked walls of a carbon nanotube

Alexandre F. Fonseca,1,* Tammie Borders,2,† Ray H. Baughman,3,‡ and Kyeongjae Cho1,4,§ 1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, USA 2Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, USA 3The Alan G. MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute and the Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richard...

Gold-carbon nanotube nanocomposites: synthesis and applications

Nanocomposites are combinations of nanomaterials with other molecules or nanoscaled materials, such as nanoparticles or nanotubes. In general, these novel nanocomposites have different physical and chemical properties from the constituent particles or wires, and will thus allow new kinds of applications. Among these nanocomposites, gold-carbon nanotube (AuCNT) composites are of particular inter...

Design and characterization of carbon nanotube nanocomposites

Revolutionary design concepts in future aerospace vehicles will depend on extraordinary material properties to permit significant reduction of mass and size of components, while imparting intelligence. Due to their combination of remarkable electrical and mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNT) are expected to enable this paradigm shift in design concepts. However, significant challenges ...

Biofilm development on carbon nanotube/polymer nanocomposites