Polymer-carbon nanotube composites: Preparation, properties and applications

Abstract

An introduction to polymer carbon nanotube composites. Part 1 Preparation and processing of polymer carbon nanotube composites: Polyolefin carbon nanotube composites by in-situ polymerization Surface treatment of carbon nanotubes via plasma technology Functionalization of carbon nanotubes for polymer nanocomposites Influence of material and processing parameters on carbon nanotube dispersion in polymer melts High-shear melt processing of polymer carbon nanotube composites Injection moulding of polymer carbon nanotube composites Elastomer carbon nanotube composites Epoxy carbon nanotube composites. Part 2 Properties and characterization of polymer carbon nanotube composites: Quantification of dispersion and distribution of carbon nanotubes in polymer composites using microscopy techniques Influence of thermo-rheological history on electrical and rheological properties of polymer carbon nanotube composites Electromagnetic properties of polymer carbon nanotube composites Mechanical properties of polymer/polymer-grafted carbon nanotube composites Multi-Scale modeling of polymer carbon nanotube composites Raman spectroscopy of polymer carbon nanotube composites Rheology of polymer carbon nanotube composites melts Thermal degradation of polymer carbon nanotube composites Polyolefin carbon nanotube composites Composites of poly(ethylene terephthlate) and carbon nanotubes Carbon nanotubes in multiphase polymer blends Toxicity and regulatory perspectives of carbon nanotubes. Part 3 Applications of polymer carbon nanotube composites: The use of polymer carbon nanotube composites in fibres Biomedical/bioengineering applications of carbon nanotube based nanocomposites Fire retardant applications of polymer carbon nanotube composites: improved barrier effect and synergism Polymer carbon nanotube composites for flame retardant cable applications Polymer carbon nanotube conductive nanocomposites for sensing.