Carbon nanotube-polymer composites : manufacture, properties, and applications / Brian P. Grady.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grady, Brian P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Carbon composites.

Nanotubes.

Polymeric composites.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (351 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The accessible compendium of polymers in carbon nanotubes (CNTs) Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-extremely thin tubes only a few nanometers in diameter but able to attain lengths thousands of times greater-are prime candidates for use in the development of polymer composite materials. Bringing together thousands of disparate research works, Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites: Manufacture, Properties, and Applications covers CNT-polymers from synthesis to potential applications, presenting the basic science and engineering of this dynamic and complex area in an accessible, readable way. Desi

Contents:

CARBON NANOTUBE - POLYMER COMPOSITES: Manufacture, Properties, and Applications; CONTENTS; PREFACE; 1 INTRODUCTION; 1.1 Similarities Between Polymers and Nanotubes; 1.2 Organization of the Book; 1.3 Why Write This Book?; References; 2 CARBON NANOTUBES; 2.1 Overview; 2.2 Synthesis; 2.2.1 Arc Discharge; 2.2.2 Visible Light Vaporization; 2.2.3 Chemical Vapor Deposition; 2.3 Purification; 2.4 Properties; 2.4.1 Mechanical Properties; 2.4.2 Electronic, Magnetic, and Thermal Properties; 2.4.3 Optical Properties; 2.5 Chemistry; 2.5.1 Characterizing the Nature of Functionalization

2.5.2 Common Functionalization Chemistries2.5.3 Polymer Covalently Bonded to Nanotubes: "Grafting From"; 2.5.4 Polymer Covalently Bonded to Nanotubes: "Grafting To"; 2.6 Challenges; References; 3 DISPERSION, ORIENTATION, AND LENGTHS OF CARBON NANOTUBES IN POLYMERS; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Dispersion Characterization; 3.2.1 Microscopy; 3.2.2 Spectroscopy; 3.3 Methods to Disperse Nanotubes into Low-Viscosity Liquids, Including Monomers; 3.3.1 Mixing Protocols: Sonication and High-Shear Mixing; 3.3.2 Dispersions of Nanotubes in Water; 3.3.3 Dispersions of Nanotubes in Other Solvents

3.4 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: Solution Methods3.4.1 Dispersion-Reaction; 3.4.2 Dissolution-Dispersion-Precipitation; 3.4.3 Dispersion-Dispersion-Evaporation; 3.5 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: Melt Mixing; 3.6 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: No Fluid Mixing; 3.7 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: Impregnation/Infusion; 3.7.1 Nanotube Fiber-Polymer Composites; 3.7.2 Nanotube Sheet-Polymer Composites; 3.7.3 Nanotube Forests-Polymer Composites; 3.7.4 Nanotubes on Already Existing Fibers; 3.8 Challenges; References; 4 EFFECTS OF CARBON NANOTUBES ON POLYMER PHYSICS; 4.1 Overview

4.2 Amorphous Polymers4.2.1 Statics: Adsorption and Chain Configuration; 4.2.2 Dynamics: Glass Transition and Diffusion Coefficient; 4.3 Semicrystalline Polymers; 4.3.1 Statics: Unit Cells, Lamellae, Spherulites, and Shish-Kebabs; 4.3.2 Rate Effects: Glass Transition, Crystal Nucleation, and Growth; 4.4 Blends and Block Copolymers; 4.5 Challenges; References; 5 MECHANICAL AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES; 5.1 Overview; 5.2 Rheological Properties (Measurement of Melt and Solution Properties); 5.2.1 Nonoscillatory Measurements; 5.2.2 Oscillatory Measurements and the Percolation Threshold

5.3 Mechanical Properties (Measurement of Solid Properties)5.3.1 Interfacial Shear Strength; 5.3.2 Tensile, Compressive, and Bending Properties; 5.3.3 Fracture Toughness and Crack Propagation; 5.3.4 Impact Energy; 5.3.5 Oscillatory Measurements; 5.3.6 Other Mechanical Properties; 5.4 Challenges; References; 6 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; 6.1 Overview; 6.2 Mixed Composites; 6.2.1 Maximum or Plateau Conductivity; 6.2.2 Broadness of Percolation Region (Critical Exponent); 6.2.3 Percolation Threshold; 6.2.4 Dielectric Constant; 6.3 Impregnated/Infused Composites

6.4 Composites with Electrically Conducting Polymers

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613273727

9781283273725

1283273721

9781118084373

1118084373

9781118084380

1118084381

9781118084366

1118084365

OCLC:

746326454