Characterization of the state of dispersion of carbon nanotubes in polymer nanocomposites

A practical overview of possibilities and limits to characterize the state of dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in polymer based nanocomposites is given. The most important and widely available methods are discussed with practical employment in mind. One focus is the quantitative characterization of the state of dispersion in solid samples using microscopy techniques such as optical microscopy or transmission electron microscopy. For dispersions of CNTs in aqueous media, solvents or monomers a sedimentation analysis is presented. This way dispersability and dispersion state of CNTs can be assessed. Indirect methods such as electrical conductivity measurements and rheological tests, dynamic differential scanning calorimetry and mechanical test are discussed. Copyright © 2011 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

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https://oa.tib.eu/renate/handle/123456789/12469
https://doi.org/10.34657/11499

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Buschhorn, Samuel T., Wichmann, Malte H. G., Sumfleth, J., Schulte, K., Pegel, S., Kasaliwal, Gaurav R., et al. (2011). Characterization of the state of dispersion of carbon nanotubes in polymer nanocomposites (Weinheim : Wiley-VCH Verl.). Weinheim : Wiley-VCH Verl. https://doi.org/10.1002/cite.201100046

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