γ-Form Transcrystals of Poly(propylene) Induced by Individual Carbon Nanotubes

被引:14
作者
Zhang, Shanju [1 ]
Lin, Wei [2 ]
Zhu, Lingbo [2 ]
Wong, Ching-Ping [2 ]
Bucknall, David G. [1 ]
机构
[1] Georgia Inst Technol, Sch Polymer Text & Fiber Engn, Atlanta, GA 30332 USA
[2] Georgia Inst Technol, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Atlanta, GA 30332 USA
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
关键词
carbon nanotubes; crystallization; nanocomposites; polymorphism; transcrystals; ISOTACTIC POLYPROPYLENE; MACROSCOPIC FIBERS; CRYSTALLIZATION; NANOCOMPOSITES; BEHAVIOR; COMPOSITES; PHASE; ORIENTATION; MORPHOLOGY; POLYMERS;
D O I
10.1002/macp.201000045
中图分类号
O63 [高分子化学(高聚物)];
学科分类号
070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要
CNT-induced formation of transcrystals of gamma-PP are reported. Formation of these transcrystals occurred when PP was infiltrated into nanotube aerogel fibers to form polymer nanocomposites. The PP morphology and microstructure with particular focus on the interfacial region of the CNTs were investigated by means of SEM, DSC and WAXD. The transcrystalline supramolecular microstructures were observed around the individual nanotubes during quiescent melting crystallization. Microstructural analysis showed that gamma-form transcrystals of PP dominate the overall interfacial structure. The content of gamma-form transcrystals increased with increase in nanotube loading. The mechanical properties and electrical conductivities of the nanocomposites have been evaluated.
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页码:1348 / 1354
页数:7
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