Abstract
This chapter discusses the processing and rheological properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-based polymer nanocomposites, which provide more insights into structure-property relationship. The two most important factors, which control the rheology and processing of the CNT-based nanocomposites, are their dispersion state and concentration of CNTs. This chapter reviews the viscoelastic properties of polymer/CNT composites, which provide critical information regarding the state of dispersion of the nanotube and its mesoscale structure in the polymer matrix. The most familiar method for preparing polymer/CNT nanocomposites involves the mixing of CNTs and polymer using a suitable solvent. Furthermore, the viscoelastic properties also provide critical insight into the processing characteristics of these materials and could help predict the effect of nanoparticles on the final properties. Detailed understandings of the linear and nonlinear rheological properties and their relation with the underlying structure are essential for industrial success of polymer/CNT composites manufacturing and applications.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Rheology and Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 235-278 |
| Number of pages | 44 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118969809 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118969793 |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 Sept 2016 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Carbon nanotube
- Nanoparticles
- Polymer nanocomposites
- Rheological properties
- Structure-property relationship
- Viscoelastic properties