A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets
Featuring exceptional mechanical and functional performance, MWCNTs and graphene (nano)platelets (GNPs or GnPs; each platelet below 10 nm in thickness) have been increasingly used for the development of polymer nanocomposites. Since MWCNTs are now cost-effective at US$30 per kg for industrial appli...
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| author | Xiao Su Ruoyu Wang Xiaofeng Li Sherif Araby Hsu-Chiang Kuan Mohannad Naeem Jun Ma |
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| description | Featuring exceptional mechanical and functional performance, MWCNTs and graphene (nano)platelets (GNPs or GnPs; each platelet below 10 nm in thickness) have been increasingly used for the development of polymer nanocomposites. Since MWCNTs are now cost-effective at US$30 per kg for industrial applications, this work starts by briefly reviewing the disentanglement and surface modification of MWCNTs as well as the properties of the resulting polymer nanocomposites. GNPs can be made through the thermal treatment of graphite intercalation compounds followed by ultrasonication; GNPs would have lower cost yet higher electrical conductivity over 1,400 S cm−1 than MWCNTs. Through proper surface modification and compounding techniques, both types of fillers can reinforce or toughen polymers and simultaneously add anti-static performance. A high ratio of MWCNTs to GNPs would increase the synergy for polymers. Green, solvent-free systhesis methods are desired for polymer nanocomposites. Perspectives on the limitations, current challenges and future prospects are provided. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-80c8aa2c654841eb8636333d81f0ff2f2022-12-22T03:47:47ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Nano Materials Science2589-96512022-09-0143185204A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplateletsXiao Su0Ruoyu Wang1Xiaofeng Li2Sherif Araby3Hsu-Chiang Kuan4Mohannad Naeem5Jun Ma6University of South Australia, UniSA STEM and Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, AustraliaUniversity of South Australia, UniSA STEM and Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, AustraliaCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, ChinaSchool of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, 010000, KazakhstanCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China; Department of Energy Application Engineering, Far East University, Tainan, 744, ChinaUniversity of South Australia, UniSA STEM and Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, AustraliaUniversity of South Australia, UniSA STEM and Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia; Corresponding author.Featuring exceptional mechanical and functional performance, MWCNTs and graphene (nano)platelets (GNPs or GnPs; each platelet below 10 nm in thickness) have been increasingly used for the development of polymer nanocomposites. Since MWCNTs are now cost-effective at US$30 per kg for industrial applications, this work starts by briefly reviewing the disentanglement and surface modification of MWCNTs as well as the properties of the resulting polymer nanocomposites. GNPs can be made through the thermal treatment of graphite intercalation compounds followed by ultrasonication; GNPs would have lower cost yet higher electrical conductivity over 1,400 S cm−1 than MWCNTs. Through proper surface modification and compounding techniques, both types of fillers can reinforce or toughen polymers and simultaneously add anti-static performance. A high ratio of MWCNTs to GNPs would increase the synergy for polymers. Green, solvent-free systhesis methods are desired for polymer nanocomposites. Perspectives on the limitations, current challenges and future prospects are provided.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589965121000611Graphene (nano) platelets (GNPs)Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)Polymer nanocompositesSynergistic effect |
| spellingShingle | Xiao Su Ruoyu Wang Xiaofeng Li Sherif Araby Hsu-Chiang Kuan Mohannad Naeem Jun Ma A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets Nano Materials Science Graphene (nano) platelets (GNPs) Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) Polymer nanocomposites Synergistic effect |
| title | A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets |
| title_full | A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets |
| title_fullStr | A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets |
| title_short | A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets |
| title_sort | comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets |
| topic | Graphene (nano) platelets (GNPs) Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) Polymer nanocomposites Synergistic effect |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589965121000611 |
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