Characterization of conductive multiwall carbon nanotube/polystyrene composites prepared by latex technology
Characterization of conductive multiwall carbon nanotube/polystyrene composites prepared by latex technology
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DOI:
10.1016/j.carbon.2007.10.005
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发表时间:
2007-12
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影响因子:
10.9
通讯作者:
Junrong Yu;K. Lu;E. Sourty;N. Grossiord;C. Koning;J. Loos
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作者:
Junrong Yu;K. Lu;E. Sourty;N. Grossiord;C. Koning;J. Loos
Conductive multiwall carbon nanotube/polystyrene (MWCNT/PS) composites are prepared based on latex technology. MWCNTs are first dispersed in aqueous solution of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) driven by sonication and then mixed with different amounts of PS latex. From these mixtures MWCNT/PS composites were prepared by freeze-drying and compression molding. The dispersion of MWCNTs in aqueous SDS solution and in the PS matrix is monitored by UV–vis, transmission electron microscopy, electron tomography and scanning electron microscopy. When applying adequate preparation conditions, MWCNTs are well dispersed and homogeneously incorporated in the PS matrix. The percolation threshold for conduction is about 1.5wt% of MWCNTs in the composites, and a maximum conductivity of about 1Sm−1can be achieved. The approach presented can be adapted to other MWCNT/polymer latex systems.