Apr 3 2011
In an article recently published by TG Daily professors claimed that utilisation of carbon nanotube transistors could create new era of cheap electronics. The growth of polymer nanotube composites into ever expanding applications can only be facilitated through a heightened understanding of key properties including mechanical, electrical and sensing.
Polymer-carbon nanotube composites from Woodhead Publishing provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the preparation, characterisation, properties and applications of this technologically interesting new material. A specific examination of the applications of polymer carbon nanotube composites reviews uses in cables and fibres, bioengineering and fire retardant applications for improved barrier effect and synergism.
A concentration on the preparation and processing of thermoplastics with carbon nanotube composites explores in situ polymerisation and elastomer and thermoset composites. Further study discusses surface treatment of carbon nanotubes via plasma technology features surface chemistry and solution-based functionalism. The book goes on to review further properties and characterisation principles with chapters assessing the quantification of carbon nanootube composites using microscopy techniques and thermal degradation.
With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Polymer-carbon nanotube composites: Preparation, properties and applications is an essential reference for scientists, engineers and designers in high-tech industry and academia with an interest in polymer nanotechnology and nanocomposites.