Carbon nanotubes（CNTs） have long been recognized as the stiffest and strongest man-made material known to date. In addition, their high electrical conductivity has roused interest in the areas of electrical applianc...Carbon nanotubes（CNTs） have long been recognized as the stiffest and strongest man-made material known to date. In addition, their high electrical conductivity has roused interest in the areas of electrical appliances and communication related applications. However, due to their miniature size, the excellent properties of these nanostructures can only be exploited if they are homogeneously embedded into light-weight matrices as those offered by a whole series of engineering polymers. In order to enhance their chemical affinity to engineering polymer matrices, chemical modification of the graphitic sidewalls and tips is necessary. The mechanical and electrical properties to date of a whole range of nanocomposites of various carbon nanotube contents are also reviewed in this attempt to facilitate progress in this emerging area. Recently, carbonaceous nano-fillers such as graphene and carbon nanotubes（CNTs） play a promising role due to their better structural and functional properties and broad range of applications in every field. Since CNTs usually form stabilized bundles due to van der Waals interactions, they are extremely difficult to disperse and align in a polymer matrix. The biggest issues in the preparation of CNTs reinforced composites reside in efficient dispersion of CNTs into a polymer matrix, the assessment of the dispersion, and the alignment and control of the CNTs in the matrix. An overview of various CNT functionalization methods is given. In particular, CNT functionalization using click chemistry and the preparation of CNT composites employing hyperbranched polymers are stressed as potential techniques to achieve good CNT dispersion. In addition, discussions on mechanical, thermal, electrical, electrochemical and applications of polymer/CNT composites are also included.展开更多
Graphene has attracted considerable interest over recent years due to its intrinsic mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. Incorporation of small quantity of graphene fillers into polymer can create novel nano...Graphene has attracted considerable interest over recent years due to its intrinsic mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. Incorporation of small quantity of graphene fillers into polymer can create novel nanocomposites with im- proved structural and functional properties. This review introduced the recent progress in fabrication, properties and potential applications of graphene-polymer composites. Recent research clearly confirmed that graphene-polymer na-nocomposites are promising materials with applications ranging from transportation, biomedical systems, sensors, elec-trodes for solar cells and electromagnetic interference. In addition to graphene-polymer nanocomposites, this article also introduced the synergistic effects of hybrid graphene-carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the properties of composites. Finally, some technical problems associated with the development of these nanocomposites are discussed.展开更多
Electrically conductive and flame-retardant maleic anhydride grafted high-density polyethylene(MA-HDPE) nanocomposites with satisfactory mechanical properties are fabricated by melt compounding MA-HDPE with polyethyle...Electrically conductive and flame-retardant maleic anhydride grafted high-density polyethylene(MA-HDPE) nanocomposites with satisfactory mechanical properties are fabricated by melt compounding MA-HDPE with polyethyleneimine(PEI)-modified reduced graphene oxide(PEI@RGO) as the conductive nanofiller and brominated polystyrene(BPS) as the flame retardant. The modification with PEI significantly improves the interfacial compatibility and dispersion of the RGO sheets in the MA-HDPE matrix, leading to electrically conductive nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical properties. Furthermore, the addition of 25 wt% of BPS makes the nanocomposite flame-retardant with a UL-94 V-0 rating. Thus, the multifunctional RGO/MA-HDPE nanocomposites with good electrical, flameretardant, and mechanical properties would have potential applications in construction and pipeline fields.展开更多
The nano-sized antimony trioxides（NSb2O3） were modified by in situ polymerization of styrene（St） and in situ copolymerization of vinyl silane（VS） and St,respectively,and then compounded with high impact polystyr...The nano-sized antimony trioxides（NSb2O3） were modified by in situ polymerization of styrene（St） and in situ copolymerization of vinyl silane（VS） and St,respectively,and then compounded with high impact polystyrene（HIPS） in molten state.The results showed that the surface of NSb2O3 was coated with polystyrene,subsequently the dispersion of NSb2O3 in HIPS matrix is remarkably enhanced.Thereby,the tensile and impact properties of HIPS/Sb2O3 nanocomposites are improved,and there is a critical PS-coating thickness on the surface of NSb2O3.Because the in situ copolymerization of NSb2O3/VS/St is useful for PS to be grafted on the surfaces of NSb2O3,as a result of the enhanced interfacial adhesion between NSb2O3 and HIPS matrix the Young’s modulus,tensile yielding strength and impact strength of HIPS/NSb2O3 nanocomposites are higher than those in HIPS/NSb2O3 nanocomposites modified by the in situ polymerization of NSb2O3/St.展开更多
Recently,graphene has attracted numerous interests from both fundamental and applied fields due to its excellent mechanical,thermal,electrical conductivity and other novel properties.This review gives an overview of r...Recently,graphene has attracted numerous interests from both fundamental and applied fields due to its excellent mechanical,thermal,electrical conductivity and other novel properties.This review gives an overview of recent progress on hybridization modifications of graphene with carbon nanomaterials.Some example applications of graphene-based nanohybrids in polymer composites,optical and conducting materials,high performance electrolyte materials and as well as other functional materials are summarized and discussed.展开更多
文摘Carbon nanotubes（CNTs） have long been recognized as the stiffest and strongest man-made material known to date. In addition, their high electrical conductivity has roused interest in the areas of electrical appliances and communication related applications. However, due to their miniature size, the excellent properties of these nanostructures can only be exploited if they are homogeneously embedded into light-weight matrices as those offered by a whole series of engineering polymers. In order to enhance their chemical affinity to engineering polymer matrices, chemical modification of the graphitic sidewalls and tips is necessary. The mechanical and electrical properties to date of a whole range of nanocomposites of various carbon nanotube contents are also reviewed in this attempt to facilitate progress in this emerging area. Recently, carbonaceous nano-fillers such as graphene and carbon nanotubes（CNTs） play a promising role due to their better structural and functional properties and broad range of applications in every field. Since CNTs usually form stabilized bundles due to van der Waals interactions, they are extremely difficult to disperse and align in a polymer matrix. The biggest issues in the preparation of CNTs reinforced composites reside in efficient dispersion of CNTs into a polymer matrix, the assessment of the dispersion, and the alignment and control of the CNTs in the matrix. An overview of various CNT functionalization methods is given. In particular, CNT functionalization using click chemistry and the preparation of CNT composites employing hyperbranched polymers are stressed as potential techniques to achieve good CNT dispersion. In addition, discussions on mechanical, thermal, electrical, electrochemical and applications of polymer/CNT composites are also included.
文摘Graphene has attracted considerable interest over recent years due to its intrinsic mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. Incorporation of small quantity of graphene fillers into polymer can create novel nanocomposites with im- proved structural and functional properties. This review introduced the recent progress in fabrication, properties and potential applications of graphene-polymer composites. Recent research clearly confirmed that graphene-polymer na-nocomposites are promising materials with applications ranging from transportation, biomedical systems, sensors, elec-trodes for solar cells and electromagnetic interference. In addition to graphene-polymer nanocomposites, this article also introduced the synergistic effects of hybrid graphene-carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the properties of composites. Finally, some technical problems associated with the development of these nanocomposites are discussed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51673015,51373011,51533001,51521062,and 51803200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.BHYC1707B)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFC0801302)
文摘Electrically conductive and flame-retardant maleic anhydride grafted high-density polyethylene(MA-HDPE) nanocomposites with satisfactory mechanical properties are fabricated by melt compounding MA-HDPE with polyethyleneimine(PEI)-modified reduced graphene oxide(PEI@RGO) as the conductive nanofiller and brominated polystyrene(BPS) as the flame retardant. The modification with PEI significantly improves the interfacial compatibility and dispersion of the RGO sheets in the MA-HDPE matrix, leading to electrically conductive nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical properties. Furthermore, the addition of 25 wt% of BPS makes the nanocomposite flame-retardant with a UL-94 V-0 rating. Thus, the multifunctional RGO/MA-HDPE nanocomposites with good electrical, flameretardant, and mechanical properties would have potential applications in construction and pipeline fields.
文摘The nano-sized antimony trioxides（NSb2O3） were modified by in situ polymerization of styrene（St） and in situ copolymerization of vinyl silane（VS） and St,respectively,and then compounded with high impact polystyrene（HIPS） in molten state.The results showed that the surface of NSb2O3 was coated with polystyrene,subsequently the dispersion of NSb2O3 in HIPS matrix is remarkably enhanced.Thereby,the tensile and impact properties of HIPS/Sb2O3 nanocomposites are improved,and there is a critical PS-coating thickness on the surface of NSb2O3.Because the in situ copolymerization of NSb2O3/VS/St is useful for PS to be grafted on the surfaces of NSb2O3,as a result of the enhanced interfacial adhesion between NSb2O3 and HIPS matrix the Young’s modulus,tensile yielding strength and impact strength of HIPS/NSb2O3 nanocomposites are higher than those in HIPS/NSb2O3 nanocomposites modified by the in situ polymerization of NSb2O3/St.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51125011,50873027)"Shu Guang"Project(09SG02) of Shang-hai Municipal Education CommissionShanghai Education Development Foundation
文摘Recently,graphene has attracted numerous interests from both fundamental and applied fields due to its excellent mechanical,thermal,electrical conductivity and other novel properties.This review gives an overview of recent progress on hybridization modifications of graphene with carbon nanomaterials.Some example applications of graphene-based nanohybrids in polymer composites,optical and conducting materials,high performance electrolyte materials and as well as other functional materials are summarized and discussed.
