Morphology of composite particles of single wall carbon nanotubes/biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates prepared by spray drying

作者：Yun Seok Il; Lo Victor; Noorman Johannes; Davis Joel; Russell Robert A; Holden Peter J; Gadd Gerry E^*

来源：Polymer Bulletin, 2010, 64(1): 99-106.

DOI：10.1007/s00289-009-0173-5

• SWCNT
• Composites
• PHB
• PHO
• Spray drying
• Powder
• Biodegradable

Spray drying was investigated as a strategy for producing single wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT)/polymer composites. The spray-drying method produced SWCNT/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and SWCNT/poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) composite particles in which the SWCNTs have been trapped in a well-dispersed state throughout the polymer matrix. Increasing SWCNT content in the composite led to a change in particle morphology from spherical and smooth to rosette shape with angular distortions. The technique shows potential for bulk carbon composite fabrication.

• 出版日期2010-1