Mechanical properties of functionalized single-walled carbon-nanotube/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites

被引:334
作者
Liu, LQ [1 ]
Barber, AH [1 ]
Nuriel, S [1 ]
Wagner, HD [1 ]
机构
[1] Weizmann Inst Sci, Dept Mat & Interfaces, IL-76100 Rehovot, Israel
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10.1002/adfm.200400525
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O6 [化学];
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0703 ;
摘要
Nanocomposites based on semi-crystalline poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and well-dispersed chemically functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes are combined through simple mixing. The interaction between the nanotubes and the polymer matrix is studied using optical and thermal methods. Significant enhancement of the mechanical properties is obtained for the functionalized-nanotube-based composites. These results imply that promoting nanotube dispersion and strong interfacial bonding through adequate functionalization of nanotubes improves the load transfer from the matrix to the reinforcing phase.
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