Dispersion and alignment of carbon nanotubes in polymer matrix: A review

作者：Xie Xiao Lin; Mai Yiu Wing^*; Zhou Xing Ping

来源：Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports , 2005, 49(4): 89-112.

DOI：10.1016/j.mser.2005.04.002

• Fullerene chemistry
• Matrix materials
• Micro-crystals
• Polymer nanocomposites

Polymer/carbon nanotube (CNT) composites are expected to have good processability characteristics of the polymer and excellent functional properties of the CNTs. The critical challenge, however, is how to enhance dispersion and alignment of CNTs in the matrix. Here, we review recent progress and advances that have been made on: (a) dispersion of CNTs in a polymer matrix, including optimum blending, in situ polymerization and chemical functionalization; and (b) alignment of CNTs in the matrix enhanced by ex situ techniques, force and magnetic fields, electrospinning and liquid crystalline phase-induced methods. In addition, discussions on mechanical, thermal, electrical, electrochemical, optical and super-hydrophobic properties; and applications of polymer/CNT composites are included. Enhanced dispersion and alignment of CNTs in the polymer matrix will promote and extend the applications and developments of polymer/CNT nanocomposites. ? 2005 Elsevier B.V.

• 出版日期2005
• 单位华中科技大学