| Description |
xv, 207 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction -- 1.1.Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) -- 1.1.1.Family of Carbon Materials -- 1.1.2.History of CNTs -- 1.1.3.Synthesis of CNTs -- 1.2.Properties of CNTs -- 1.2.1.Structure of CNTs -- 1.2.2.Mechanical Properties of CNTs -- 1.2.3.Electrical Properties of CNTs -- 1.2.4.Thermal Properties of CNTs -- 1.2.5.Optical Properties of CNTs -- 1.2.6.Defects in CNTs -- 1.3.Characterization of CNTs -- 1.3.1.Structural and Morphological Characterization of CNTs -- 1.3.2.Characterization of Surface Functionalities on CNTs -- 1.3.3.Summary -- 1.4.Other Carbon Nanofillers -- 1.4.1.Carbon Nanofibers -- 1.4.2.Spherical Carbonaceous Nanofillers -- 1.5.Other Nanotubes -- References -- 2.Dispersion of CNTs -- 2.1.Introduction -- 2.2.Dispersion Behavior of CNTs -- 2.2.1.Dispersion and Distribution of CNTs -- 2.2.2.Nature of Dispersion Problems for CNTs -- 2.2.3.Surface Area and Interactions between CNTs -- |
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Contents note continued: 2.3.Techniques for Mechanical CNT Dispersion -- 2.3.1.Ultrasonication -- 2.3.2.Calendering -- 2.3.3.Ball Milling -- 2.3.4.Stirring and Extrusion -- 2.3.5.Other Techniques -- 2.4.Characterization of CNT Dispersion -- 2.4.1.Microscopic Methods -- 2.4.2.Light Methods -- 2.4.3.Zeta Potential -- 2.5.Dispersion of CNTs in Liquid Media -- 2.5.1.Dispersion of CNTs in Water and Organic Solvents -- 2.5.2.Dispersion of CNTs in Polymers -- 2.6.CNT Dispersion Using Surfactants -- 2.6.1.Role of Surfactants in CNT Dispersion -- 2.6.2.Nonionic Surfactant-Assisted CNT Dispersion -- 2.6.3.Ionic Surfactant-Assisted CNT Dispersion -- References -- 3.Functionalization of CNTs -- 3.1.Introduction -- 3.2.Covalent Functionalization of CNTs -- 3.2.1.Direct Sidewall Functionalization -- 3.2.2.Defect Functionalization -- 3.3.Noncovalent Functionalization of CNTs -- 3.3.1.Surfactant Adsorption -- 3.3.2.Polymer Wrapping -- 3.3.3.Endohedral Method -- |
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Contents note continued: 3.4.CNT Interactions with Biomolecules -- 3.4.1.Interaction with DNA -- 3.4.2.Interaction with Proteins -- 3.4.3.Interaction with Living Cells -- 3.4.4.Interaction with Carbohydrates -- 3.5.CNT Functionalization in Different Phases -- 3.5.1.CNT Functionalization in the Liquid Phase -- 3.5.2.CNT Functionalization in the Solid Phase -- 3.5.3.CNT Functionalization in the Gas Phase -- 3.6.Effects of Functionalization on the Properties of CNTs -- 3.6.1.Dispersability and Wettability of CNTs -- 3.6.2.Mechanical Properties -- 3.6.3.Electrical/Electronic Properties -- 3.6.4.Thermal Properties -- 3.7.Nanoparticle (NP)/CNT Nanohybrids -- 3.7.1.Introduction to NPs -- 3.7.2.Fabrication of NP/CNT Nanohybrids -- 3.7.3.Applications of NP/CNT Nanohybrids -- References -- 4.CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites -- 4.1.Introduction -- 4.1.1.Polymer Nanocomposites -- 4.1.2.Classification of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites -- 4.2.Fabrication for CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites -- |
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Contents note continued: 4.2.1.Solution Mixing -- 4.2.2.Melt Blending -- 4.2.3.In-Situ Polymerization -- 4.2.4.Latex Technology -- 4.2.5.Resin Transfer Molding -- 4.2.6.Other Methods -- 4.3.Effects of CNT Dispersion and Functionalization on the Properties of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites -- 4.3.1.Dispersion Behavior of Functionalized CNTs in Polymer Matrices -- 4.3.2.Mechanical Properties -- 4.3.3.Electrical Properties -- 4.3.4.Thermal Properties -- 4.3.5.Optical Properties -- 4.3.6.Rheological Properties -- 4.3.7.Damping Properties -- 4.4.CNT/Polymer Interface -- 4.4.1.Importance of the Interface -- 4.4.2.Methodologies for Studying the CNT-Polymer Interface -- References -- 5.Application of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites -- 5.1.Structural Application of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites -- 5.1.1.Hybrid CNT and Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites -- 5.1.2.Automobile Applications -- 5.1.3.Aerospace Applications -- 5.1.4.Other Structural Applications -- |
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Contents note continued: 5.2.Functional Application of CNT/Polymer Nanocomposites -- 5.2.1.Conducting Films and Coatings -- 5.2.2.Electromagnetic Interference Shielding -- 5.2.3.Sensors and Actuators -- 5.2.4.Applications for Energy Storage -- 5.2.5.Other Functional Applications -- References |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics.
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Reinforced plastics -- Materials.
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Nanotubes.
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| Author |
Kim, Jang-Kyo.
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| LC no. |
2011016994 |
| ISBN |
9781439826218 hardcover alkaline paper |
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