| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/C512308/1 |
| Title: |
The Chemical Modification Of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Their Use In Nanocomposite Materials |
| Principal Investigator: |
Coleman, Professor K |
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Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
Durham, University of |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 May 2005 |
Ends: |
30 April 2008 |
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205,757
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| Chemical Synthetic Methodology |
Materials Characterisation |
| Materials Processing |
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Owing to the exceptional strength of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and their high aspect ratio, much interest has been focussed on the mechanical properties of nanotube based polymer composites. Such materials have also been found to have exceptional thermal transport properties and behave as excellent conductive plastics. However, the interaction of the nanotube with the polymer matrix is critical. A poor interaction can result in mechanically weaker material whereas a strong interaction can result in enhanced strength.Therefore, it is proposed to chemically modify the surface of SWNTs (a relatively unexplored area) and incorporate the modified material into a range of polymer matrices. Functionalisation of the surface of SWNTs will enable us to enhance the interaction of nanotubes with a range of polymers and ultimately allow us to tailor the properties of the resulting nanocomposite materials. The mechanical and thermal properties of the nanocomposites formed will be investigated.
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