Enhancement of Electrode Performance through Surface Modification Using Carbon Nanotubes and Porous Gold Nanostructures

The effect of the surface modification of carbon nanotubes on their dispersion in the epoxy matrix Functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) has an effect on the dispersion of MWCNT in the epoxy matrix. Samples based on two kinds of epoxy resin and different weight percentage of MWCNTs (functionalized and non-functionalized) were prepared. Epoxy/carbon nanotubes composites were prepared by different mixing methods (ultrasounds and a combination of ultrasounds and mechanical mixing). CNTs modified with different functional groups were investigated. Surfactants were used to lower the surface tension of the liquid, which enabled easier spreading and reducing the interfacial tension. Solvents were also used to reduce the liquid viscosity. Some of them facilitate homogeneous dispersion of nanotubes in the resin. The properties of epoxy/nanotubes composites strongly depend on a uniform distribution of carbon nanotubes in the epoxy matrix. The type of epoxy resin, solvent, surfactant and mixing method for homogeneous dispersion of CNTs in the epoxy matrix was evaluated. The effect of CNTs functionalization type on their dispersion in the epoxy resins was evaluated on the basis of viscosity and microstructure studies.

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High Cycling Stability of the LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 Cathode via Surface Modification with Polyimide/Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes Composite Coating

Small ◽

10.1002/smll.202102981 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2102981

Author(s):

Guojun Zha ◽

Chuying Ouyang ◽

Shungao Yin ◽

Kaiqing Yao ◽

Seema Agarwal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Surface Modification ◽

Composite Coating ◽

Cycling Stability ◽

Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Walled Carbon Nanotubes

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Surface modification of single-walled carbon nanotubes and their use in the polymerization of acrylic monomers

Designed Monomers & Polymers ◽

10.1080/15685551.2013.867564 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 416-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mildred Flores-Guerrero ◽

Luis E. Elizalde ◽

Alex Elías-Zuñiga ◽

Raquel Ledezma ◽

Gladys de los Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Surface Modification ◽

Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Single Walled Carbon ◽

Acrylic Monomers ◽

Walled Carbon Nanotubes

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Effect of Carbon Nanotubes Surface Modification on Structure of Forcibly Ordered Films of Filled Polystyrene

Adsorption Science & Technology ◽

10.1260/0263-6174.33.6-8.701 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 33 (6-8) ◽

pp. 701-707

Author(s):

Yuliia Bolbukh ◽

Galyna Gunko ◽

Małgorzata Maciejewska ◽

Gennadij Prykhod'ko ◽

Barbara Gawdzik ◽

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Keyword(s):

Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Surface Modification ◽

Ordered Films

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Electroless Coating of Silver on Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.710.774 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 710 ◽

pp. 774-779

Author(s):

Niraj Nayan ◽

S.V.S. Narayana Murty ◽

S.C. Sharma ◽

K. Sreekumar ◽

Parameshwar Prasad Sinha

Keyword(s):

Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Surface Modification ◽

Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Activation Process ◽

Multiwall Carbon Nanotube ◽

Effective Utilization ◽

Electroless Coating ◽

Silver Matrix ◽

Electrical Brush ◽

Multiwall Carbon

Silver reinforced with carbon nanotubes, instead of graphite, would increase both the electrical conductivity, hardness and wear resistance of the electrical brush materials. The effective utilization of carbon nanotubes in the Ag/CNT composite depends strongly on its uniform distribution and strong interfacial adhesion to the silver matrix and thus demands for its surface modification. In order to carry out the surface modification of carbon nanotubes, electroless coating was given to them after liquid phase oxidation, sensitization and activation process. The room-temperature chemical treatment results in a nominally complete coating over the entire outer surface of multiwall carbon nanotube. The surface morphology of the carbon nanotubes after each step has been studied using TGA, DSC, XRD, FTIR and SEM.

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