Very low conductivity threshold in bulk isotropic single-walled carbon nanotube-epoxy composites

作者:Bryning MB; Islam MF; Kikkawa JM; Yodh AG*
来源:Advanced Materials, 2005, 17(9): 1186-+.
DOI:10.1002/adma.200401649

摘要

Electrical conductivity of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT)-epoxy composites (see Figure) is investigated as a function of SWNT concentration, mean length, and aggregation. The composites exhibit a percolation-like conductivity with threshold volume fractions as low as 5.2 x 10(-5). These low thresholds are attributed to continuous nanotube chains that form in the semi-dilute concentration regime; higher thresholds result when aggregation is inhibited.

  • 出版日期2005-5-2