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Polymer-carbon nanotube composites: Preparation, properties and applicationsEdited by T McNally, Queen’s University Belfast, UK and P Pötschke, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Germany
Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering No. 34
Enormously useful to all those in this area, whether in research labs or in industry. It will undoubtedly provide a substantial reference text for some time to come.
Materials World
- provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the preparation, characterisation and properties of these technologically interesting new materials
- reviews the preparation and processing of composites of thermoplastics with CNTs, covering in-situ polymerization, melt processing and CNT surface treatment
- explores applications of polymer/CNT composites such as in fibres and cables, bioengineering applications and conductive polymer CNT composites for sensing
Understanding the properties of polymer carbon nanotube (CNT) composites is the key to these materials finding new applications in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to electronics, aerospace and biomedical/bioengineering. Polymer-carbon nanotube composites provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the preparation, characterisation, properties and applications of these technologically interesting new materials.
Part one covers the preparation and processing of composites of thermoplastics with CNTs, with chapters covering in-situ polymerization, melt processing and CNT surface treatment, as well as elastomer and thermoset CNT composites. Part two concentrates on properties and characterization, including chapters on the quantification of CNT dispersion using microscopy techniques, and on topics as diverse as thermal degradation of polymer/CNT composites, the use of rheology, Raman spectroscopy and multi-scale modelling to study polymer/CNT composites, and CNT toxicity. In part three, the applications of polymer/CNT composites are reviewed, with chapters on specific applications such as in fibres and cables, bioengineering applications and conductive polymer CNT composites for sensing.
With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Polymer-carbon nanotube composites is an essential reference for scientists, engineers and designers in high-tech industry and academia with an interest in polymer nanotechnology and nanocomposites.
ISBN 1 84569 761 8
ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 761 7
March 2011
848 pages 234 x 156mm hardback
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About the editors
Tony McNally is a Faculty Member in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).
Petra Pötschke leads the Composites and Blends with Carbon Nanostructures Group at Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Germany.
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Contents
PART 1 PREPARATION AND PROCESSING OF POLYMER-CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES
PART 2 PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMER CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES
PART 3 APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER-CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES
An introduction to polymer-carbon nanotube composites
T McNally, Queen’s University Belfast, UK and P Pötschke, Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Germany
PART 1 PREPARATION AND PROCESSING OF POLYMER-CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES
Polyolefin carbon nanotube composites by in-situ polymerization
W Kaminsky, University of Hamburg, Germany
- Introduction
- In-situ polymerization techniques for polyolefin-CNT composites
- Polymer architecture by metallocene catalysis
- Polyethylene-CNT composites
- Polypropylene-CNT composites
- Conclusion and future trends
- References
Surface treatment of carbon nanotubes via plasma technology
P Dubois, C Bittencourt and B Ruelle, University of Mons and Materia Nove Research Centre, Belgium
- Introduction
- Carbon nanotube surface chemistry and solution-based functionalization
- Plasma treatment of carbon nanotubes
- Conclusions
- References
Functionalization of carbon nanotubes for polymer nanocomposites
Y-K Yang and X-L Xie, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, P. R. China and Y-W Mai, University of Sydney, Australia
- Introduction
- Non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with polymers
- Covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with polymers
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
Influence of material and processing parameters on carbon nanotube dispersion in polymer melts
G Kasaliwal, T Villmow, S Pegel and P Pötschke, Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Germany
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of melt mixing and filler dispersion
- Review of literature
- Batch compounding using small-scale mixers
- Continuous melt mixing using extruders
- Conclusion and outlook
- Acknowledgements
- References
High-shear melt processing of polymer-carbon nanotube composites
Y Li and H Shimizu, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan
- Introduction
- High-shear processing technique
- Polymer nanoblends by high-shear processing
- Polymer-carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites by high-shear processing
- Conclusions and future trends
- References
Injection moulding of polymer-carbon nanotube composites
C Y Lew and M Claes, Nanocyl S.A., Belgium
- Introduction
- Experiment design and materials
- Analysis
- Conclusions
- References
Elastomer carbon nanotube composites
J Fritzsche, H Lorenz and M Klüppel, German Institute of Rubber Technology and A Das, R Jurk, K W Stöckelhuber and G Heinrich, Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Germany
- Introduction
- Processing
- Structure-property relationships
- Systems with ionic liquids for increased coupling activity
- Hybrid systems based on silica filler
- Conclusion
- References
Epoxy carbon nanotube composites
J M Kenny, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC), Spain and L Valentini, D Puglia and A Terenzi, University of Perugia, Italy
- Introduction
- Experimental materials and methods
- Chemorheological approach
- Chemorheological analysis of epoxy-CNTs systems
- Properties of epoxy-CNT composites
- Future trends
- References
PART 2 PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMER CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES
Quantification of dispersion and distribution of carbon nanotubes in polymer composites using microscopy techniques
S Pegel, T Villmow and P Pötschke, Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Germany
- Introduction
- Light microscopy
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
- Summary and outlook
- References
- Appendix: list of abbreviations
Influence of thermo-rheological history on electrical and rheological properties of polymer carbon nanotube composites
I Alig, D Lellinger and T Skipa, German Polymer Institute, Germany
- Introduction
- Background
- Measuring techniques and materials
- Destruction and formation of electrical and rheological networks
- Influence of processing history
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
Electromagnetic properties of polymer-carbon nanotube composites
F Nanni and M Valentini, University of Rome, Italy
- Introduction
- Electromagnetic wave absorbing CNTs composites
- Electromagnetic shielding CNT composites
- Other CNT composites electromagnetic applications
- Conclusions
- References
Mechanical properties of polymer/polymer-grafted carbon nanotube composites
S H Goh, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Introduction
- Grafting of polymers onto carbon CNTs
- Fabrication of composites
- Mechanical properties of polymer composites containing polymer-grafted CNTs
- Conclusions
- References
Multi-Scale modeling of polymer carbon nanotube composites
G M Odegard, Michigan Technological University, USA
- Introduction
- Computational modeling tools
- Equivalent-continuum modeling concepts
- Specific equivalent-continuum modeling methods
- Example: polymer carbon nanotube composite
- Conclusion and future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Raman spectroscopy of polymer-carbon nanotube composites
H D Wagner, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
- Introduction
- The Raman effect – basic principles
- Molecules and fibres under strain – how the Raman spectrum is affected
- Raman signature of carbon nanotubes
- Usefulness of Raman spectroscopy in nanotube-based composites
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
Rheology of polymer-carbon nanotube composites melts
M R Nobile, University of Salerno, Italy
- Introduction
- Linear rheological properties of polymer carbon nanotube (CNT) composites
- Non-linear rheological properties of polyme-carbon nanotube (CNT) composites
- Flow-induced crystallization in polymer-carbon nanotube (CNT) composites
- Conclusions
- References
Thermal degradation of polymer-carbon nanotube composites
S P Su and Y H Xu, Hunan Normal University, P. R. China and C A Wilkie, Marquette University, USA
- Introduction
- Mechanisms of thermal degradation/stability improvement by CNTs
- The thermal degradation of polymer CNTs composites
- Future trends
- Conclusions
- References
- Appendix: symbols and abbreviations
Polyolefin-carbon nanotube composites
M Morcom and G Simon, Monash University, Australia
- Introduction
- Processing methods used in carbon nanotube CNT-polyolefin nanocomposites
- Mechanical properties of CNT-polyolefin nanocomposites
- Crystallinity of polyolefin-CNT blends
- Rheological properties of CNT-polyolefin blends
- Electrical properties of CNT polyolefin blends
- Wear behaviour of polyolefin-CNT composites
- Thermal conductivity of polyolefin-CNT composites
- Thermal degradation and flame retardant properties
- Conclusion and future trends
- References
Composites of poly(ethylene terephthlate) and carbon nanotubes
K McCrossan, C McClory, B Mayoral, D Thompson, D McConnell and T McNally. Queen’s University Belfast, UK and M Murphy, T Nicholson, D Martin and P Halley, The University of Queensland, Australia
- Introduction
- Poly(ethylene terephthalate)-MWCNT composites: a literature survey
- Poly(ethylene terephthalate)-MWCNT melt processing and bulk material properties
- Changes in crystalline structure and crystal conformation
- Thermal stability of PET/MWCNT composites
- Formation of CNT networks in PET: rheological and electrical percolation
- Conclusion and future trends
- Acknowledgements
- References
Carbon nanotubes in multiphase polymer blends
A Göldel and P Pötschke, Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Germany
- Introduction
- Current state of polymer CNT technology
- Localization of CNTs in polymer blends during melt mixing
- Tailoring the localization of CNTs
- Utilization of selective localization– double percolated polycarbonate/ acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS)-CNT blends
- Future trends
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Appendix: list of abbreviations
Toxicity and regulatory perspectives of carbon nanotubes
D Martin and R F Minchin, University of Queensland and M Belkina, A Milev and G S Kamali Kannangara, University of Western Sydney, Australia
- Introduction
- Toxic effects of nanomaterials and nanoparticles: public perception and the necessary ‘risk-versus-reward’ debate
- Toxicology of carbon nanotubes in comparison to other particulate materials
- Comparisons between carbon nanotubes and asbestos: a summary of respiratory exposure studies
- Toxicity of carbon nanotubes
- Influence of the parameters of carbon nanotubes on their toxicity
- Future trends
- Conclusion
- References
PART 3 APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER-CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITES
The use of polymer carbon nanotube composites in fibres
H Deng, Sichuan University, China, E Bilotti, Queen Mary University of London, UK, Q Fu, Sichuan University, China and T Peijs, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Introduction
- Preparation of polymer-CNT fibres
- Orientation of CNTs and polymer
- Mechanical properties of polymer-CNT fibres
- A theoretical approach to reinforcement efficiency of CNTs
- Electrical properties of polymer CNT fibres
- Sensing properties of polymer-CNT fibres
- Conclusion and future trends
- References
Biomedical/bioengineering applications of carbon nanotube based nanocomposites
N Dunne and C Mitchell, Queen’s University Belfast, UK
- Introduction to biomaterials and implants
- Orthopaedic implants
- Nanomaterials in medicine
- Load bearing implants for orthopaedic applications
- Carbon nanotubes in dentistry
- Carbon nanotubes and dental restorative materials
- Carbon nanotubes in periodontal dentistry
- Carbon nanotubes and denture based resin
- Carbon nanotubes and targeted drug delivery for oral cancer
- Carbon nanotubes used for monitoring biological systems
- Carbon nanotube biosensors
- Bioactivity of Carbon nanotubes
- Regulation of occupational exposure to Carbon nanotubes
- Conclusions
- References
Fire retardant applications of polymer carbon nanotube composites: improved barrier effect and synergism
C Dewaghe, C Y Lew and M Claes, Nanocyl SA and P Dubois, University of Mons, Belgium
- Introduction
- Fire protection mechanisms
- Using carbon nanotubes to develop fire retardant solutions
- Synergism
- Carbon nanotubes in flame resistant coatings
- Conclusions
- References
Polymer-carbon nanotube composites for flame retardant cable applications
G Beyer, Kabelwerk Eupen AG, Belgium
- Introduction
- Carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites
- Cable with the flame retardant system multi-walled carbon nanotube
- (MWCNT)-organoclay-aluminium trihydrate (ATH)
- Conclusions
- References
Polymer-carbon nanotube conductive nanocomposites for sensing
J-F Feller, M Castro and B Kumar, University of South Brittany (UBS), France
- Introduction
- Basic concepts of conductive polymer nanocomposites
- Carbon nanotube (CNT) conductive polymer nanocomposite (CPC) transducers fabrication
- Sensing properties and applications of CNT conductive polymer nanocomposite
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References