Carbon nanotube-reinforced elastomeric nanocomposites: A review

Bismark Mensah, Han Gil Kim, Jong Hwan Lee, Sivaram Arepalli, Changwoon Nah

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Abstract

This review is focused on carbon nanotube (CNT)-elastomeric polymer nanocomposites, which have attracted industrial and academic interest over the years due to their enhanced properties. Major factors notably CNT type, surface modification, dispersion of CNT, and processing techniques that affect the physical properties of CNT-elastomeric polymer nanocomposites are reviewed, and several key physical properties, including tensile, electrical, and thermal properties, were also included in this review. Some of the key challenges that undermine the effectiveness of CNTs and their composites with elastomeric polymers, and the potential applications of CNT-elastomeric composites are also captured.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)211-238
Number of pages28
JournalInternational Journal of Smart and Nano Materials
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • carbon nanotubes
  • elastomeric polymers
  • nanocomposites
  • physical properties
  • surface modification

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