Carbon nanotube-polymer composites: manufacture, properties, and applications

ÍNDICE: Preface. 1. Introduction. 1.1 Similarities between polymers and nanotubes. 1.2 Organization of Book. 1.3 Why write this book? 1.4 References. 2. Carbon Nanotubes. 2.1 Overview. 2.2 Synthesis. 2.3 Purification. 2.4 Properties. 2.5 Chemistry. 2.6 Challenges. 2.7 References. 3. Dispersion, Orientation and Lengths of Carbon Nanotubes in Polymers. 3.1 Overview. 3.2 Dispersion Characterization. 3.3 Methods to Disperse Nanotubes into Low-Viscosity Liquids, Including Monomers. 3.4 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: Solution Methods. 3.5 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: Melt Mixing. 3.5 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: No Fluid Mixing. 3.6 Polymer-Nanotube Dispersions: Impregnation/Infusion. 3.7 Challenges. 3.8 References. 4. Effects of Carbon Nanotubes on Polymer Physics. 4.1 Overview. 4.2 Amorphous Polymers. 4.3 Semicrystalline Polymers. 4.4 Blends and Bock Copolymers. 4.5 Challenges. 4.6 References. 5. Mechanical and RheologicalProperties. 5.1 Overview. 5.2 Rheological Properties (Measurement of Melt andSolution Properties). 5.3 Mechanical Properties (Measurement of Solid Properties). 5.4 Challenges. 5.5 References. 6. Electrical Properties. 6.1 Overview. 6.2 Mixed Composites. 6.3 Impregnated-Infused Composites. 6.4 Composites with Electrically Conducting Polymers. 6.5 Challenges. 6.6 References. 7. Thermal Conductivity. 7.1 Overview. 7.2 Interfacial Resistance and Thermal Conductivity. 7.3 Dispersion, Percolation and Thermal Conductivity. 7.4 Effects of Other Variables on Thermal Conductivity. 7.5 Challenges. 7.6 References. 8. Applications of Polymer-Nanotube Composites. 8.1 Overview. 8.2 Electrical Conductivity:EMI Shielding, ESD and Transparent Electrodes. 8.3 Thermal Properties: Flame Retardency. 8.4 Electromechanical Properties: Strain Sensing and Actuators. 8.5 Other Applications. 8.6 Challenges. 8.7 References. Glossary.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-59641-8
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 352
• Fecha Publicación: 26/08/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés