## Abstract Carbon nanotubes typically require the use of a dispersing or stabilizing agent to prevent significant aggregation during incorporation into a polymer matrix. These additives must be strongly associated, either covalently or physically, to achieve their purpose. In this study, multiβwal
Dispersion, interfacial interaction and re-agglomeration of functionalized carbon nanotubes in epoxy composites
β Scribed by Peng-Cheng Ma; Shan-Yin Mo; Ben-Zhong Tang; Jang-Kyo Kim
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 973 KB
- Volume
- 48
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0008-6223
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