Introduction of Rare-Earth Oxide Nanoparticles in CNT-Based Nanocomposites for Improved Detection of Underlying CNT Network.

ABSTRACT: Epoxy resins for adhesive and structural applications are widely employed by various industries. The introduction of high aspect ratio nanometric conductive fillers, i.e., carbon nanotubes, are well studied and are known to improve the electrical properties of the bulk material by orders of magnitude. This improved electrical conductivity has made carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites an attractive material for applications where their weight savings are at a premium. However, the analytical methods for validating carbon nanotube (CNT) nanofiller dispersion and for assuring that the properties they induce extend to the entire volume are destructive and inhibited by poor resolution between matrix and tube bundles. Herein, rare-earth oxide nanoparticles are synthesized on CNT walls for the pu

SUBMITTER: Hubbard J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8469966 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature