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Vertically aligned carbon nanotube‐based composite: Elaboration and monitoring of the nanotubes alignment
Author(s) -
Huard Mickael,
Roussel Florent,
Rouzière Stéphan,
Patel Stéphanie,
Pinault Mathieu,
MayneL'Hermite Martine,
Launois Pascale
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.39730
Subject(s) - carbon nanotube , composite number , elaboration , materials science , annealing (glass) , polymer , composite material , nanotube , epoxy , nanotechnology , philosophy , humanities
We present the different elaboration steps of a composite formed of carbon nanotubes (CNT) carpet embedded in an epoxy polymer. Detailed characterization at each step of the elaboration process is performed. The good alignment of CNT in as‐grown carpets is kept all along the elaboration process of the composite, as it is measured at both macro and microscopic scales by X‐ray scattering. We also ensured by X‐ray fluorescence measurements that the iron‐based catalyst particles used for the synthesis were removed from the carpet after a high temperature post‐annealing treatment. These measurements give valuable information for further applications involving unidirectional nanotube composites and membranes, where CNT alignment is a key parameter. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131 , 39730.