RHEOLOGY OF POLYCARBONATE REINFORCED WITH FUNCTIONALIZED AND UNFUNCTIONALIZED SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES

Nanocomposites of polycarbonate (PC) containing low concentrations of pristine and COOH and OH functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs, COOH-SWNTs and OH-SWNTs) were prepared by melt-mixing and analyzed using rheology and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The steady state and linear v...

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Published in:Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry 2009, Vol.95 (1), p.203-206
Main Authors: LALKO, M. P, RAKESH, Leela, HIRSCHI, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Nanocomposites of polycarbonate (PC) containing low concentrations of pristine and COOH and OH functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs, COOH-SWNTs and OH-SWNTs) were prepared by melt-mixing and analyzed using rheology and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The steady state and linear viscoelastic behavior of each nanocomposite material is presented and compared to that of the neat PC. SEM analysis revealed that samples containing functionalized SWNTs were more dispersible than samples containing the pristine SWNTs.
ISSN:1388-6150
1588-2926
DOI:10.1007/s10973-008-8984-4