Vertically aligned carbon nanotube-based composite: Elaboration and monitoring of the nanotubes alignment

We present the different elaboration steps of a composite formed of carbon nanotubes (CNT) carpet embedded in an epoxy polymer. Detailed characterization at each step of the elaboration process is performed. The good alignment of CNT in as-grown carpets is kept all along the elaboration process of t...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2014-05, Vol.131 (1)
Main Authors: Huard, Mickael, Roussel, Florent, Rouzière, Stéphan, Patel, Stéphanie, Pinault, Mathieu, Mayne-L'Hermite, Martine, Launois, Pascale
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Language:English
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Summary:We present the different elaboration steps of a composite formed of carbon nanotubes (CNT) carpet embedded in an epoxy polymer. Detailed characterization at each step of the elaboration process is performed. The good alignment of CNT in as-grown carpets is kept all along the elaboration process of the composite, as it is measured at both macro and microscopic scales by X-ray scattering. We also ensured by X-ray fluorescence measurements that the iron-based catalyst particles used for the synthesis were removed from the carpet after a high temperature post-annealing treatment. These measurements give valuable information for further applications involving unidirectional nanotube composites and membranes, where CNT alignment is a key parameter.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.39730