Preparation and characterization of CNTs/PE micro‐nanofibers
Preparation and characterization of CNTs/PE micro‐nanofibers
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DOI:
10.1002/pat.1906
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发表时间:
2012-03
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Hailiang Wang;R. Xiao
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作者:
Hailiang Wang;R. Xiao
Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/polyethylene micro‐nanofibers with content ranging from 0.5 to 10 wt% of CNTs were prepared for the first time by melt extrusion of immiscible blends with cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) and subsequent removal of CAB matrix. The morphology development of dispersed phase was studied with samples collected at different zones in a twin‐screw extruder. The morphology of the CNTs in PE was found to be in forms of both individual and agglomerations. The average diameters of CNTs/PE nanofibers increased with increasing the CNTs content. The electrical conductivity of CNTs/PE nanofibers was studied and a percolation threshold of about 4 wt% was obtained. In addition, the crystalline structures of the CNTs/PE nanofibers were analyzed, indicating a decrease in the crystallinity with the addition of CNTs. The thermal properties of composite fibrils were also modified. This paper demonstrates a good approach for the preparation of CNTs/TP nanofibers byin situmicrofibrillar formation. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.