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CNT Enhanced Polymers. James Mejia MEEN 3344. What is a Carbon Nanotube?. It is a hollow, cylindrical carbon molecule About a nanometer in diameter Are grown as Multi-walled, Single-walled, Double-walled and Fibers. How is it used?. CNT must first be functionalized to be used a fillers
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CNT Enhanced Polymers James Mejia MEEN 3344
What is a Carbon Nanotube? • It is a hollow, cylindrical carbon molecule • About a nanometer in diameter • Are grown as Multi-walled, Single-walled, Double-walled and Fibers
How is it used? • CNT must first be functionalized to be used a fillers • This can done through chemical exfoliation and dispersion (ex: Zyvex’s Kentera ),also sonication • It is then dispersed into the host polymer, such as Polyurethane, Teflon, paint, etc. Untreated multi-wall nanotubes vs. Zyvex functionalized nanotubes
Very high tensile strength High thermal conductivity High aspect ratio: lower wt% loading needed for enhancement Improved elasticity High electrical conductivity Enhancement Properties
Polyurethane Teflon Silicones Epoxies Polyesters Nylon PVC PMMA Acrylates Sporting Goods Automotive Aerospace Military Body Armor Electronics Semi-Conductors Biomedical Paint Host Polymers and Applications
References • www.zyvex.com • www.nano-lab.com/imagegallery.html • www.nanotechweb.org/articles/news/4/2/2/1 • www.nanovip.com/forums • www.4spe.org/htmlemail/techfocus/supportingdocs/0412newtechfocus.pdf • www.eastonsports.com • Yeh, Meng-Kao, Nyan-Hwa Tai, Jia-Hau Liu. “Mechanical Behavior of phenolic-based composites reinforced with mutli-walled carbon nanotubes.” www.sciencedirect.com carbon 44(2006): 1-9.