Radiation Processed Styrene-Butadiene Rubber/Ethylene-Propylene Diene Rubber/Multiple-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites: Effect of MWNT Addition on Solvent Permeability Behavior

Different compositions of SBR/EPDM 50:50 blends containing multiple-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) as nanoparticulate fillers (0.5%–10%) were evaluated for radiation sensitivity and solvent permeability. The efficiency of radiation ***cross-linking was analyzed by gel-content and Charlesby–Pinner parameter measurements. ***Gamma-radiation-induced cross-linking extent was found to increase with radiation dose and MWNT concentration, which was reflected in different extents of swelling. Rigorous analysis of swelling and diffusion data, on the basis of the transport exponent (n) values and diffusion/relaxation rate indicated anomalous diffusion behavior for most of the nanocomposites. The swelling extent in different solvents was found to be a function of polymer-solvent interaction as well as stearic hindrance due to the structure/size of the solvent molecules. Polymer-filler interaction investigated by a Kraus plot indicated high reinforcement of the SBR/EPDM matrix on MWNT addition. There was no significant change in surface energy or hydrophilicity of the SBR/EPDM matrix on introduction of MWNT into it.     

Growth of apatite on chitosan-multiwall carbon nanotube composite membranes

Bioactive membranes for guided tissue regeneration would be of value for periodontal therapy. Chitosan-multiwall carbon nanotube (CS-MWNT) composites were treated to deposit nanoscopic apatite for MWNT proportions of 0-4 mass%. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, and X-ray diffraction were used for characterization. Apatite was formed on the CS-MWNT composites at low MWNT concentrations, but the dispersion of the MWNT affects the crystallite size and the Ca/P molar ratio of the composite. The smallest crystallite size was 9 nm at 1 mass% MWNT.     

接枝聚苯乙烯/多壁碳纳米管纳米复合材料制备及合成机理

通过原位悬浮聚合的方法, 以过氧化苯甲酰(BPO)做引发剂, 制备了聚苯乙烯/多壁碳纳米管(MWNT-g-PS)纳米复合材料, 复合材料在水和乙醇中均表现出良好的分散性及稳定性. 通过高倍透射电镜(HRTEM)、场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)分析, 多壁碳纳米管上包覆有1～3 nm的聚苯乙烯膜, 并分布有半径从几十纳米到几百纳米不等的聚苯乙烯微球. 通过傅立叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、拉曼光谱(Raman spectroscopy)、X光电子能谱(XPS)和热重分析(TGA)对复合材料进行分析, 结果表明, 自由基将多壁碳纳米管表面π键打开, 形成一种新的自由基, 引发聚苯乙烯的自由基聚合, 形成了接枝聚苯乙烯/多壁碳纳米管纳米复合材料.     

溴吸附对碳纳米管导电性能的提高

通过溴蒸气的吸附, 提高多壁碳纳米管(MWNT)的本征导电性能,加溴多壁碳纳米管的电导率提高3倍. 通过拉曼光谱, 紫外可见光谱, 红外吸收光谱, 近红外吸收光谱和X光电子能谱等方法研究, 结果表明: 溴与多壁碳纳米管之间存在共轭作用, 使多壁碳纳米管表面的电子云分布发生了变化, 导致空穴载流子的产生, 增加了载流子浓度, 提高了多壁碳纳米管的导电性能.     

Third Generation Horseradish Peroxidase Biosensor Based on Self-assembling Carbon Nanotubes to Gold Electrode Surface

Carbon nanotube (CNT) is a novel carbon material discovered by Iijima1. It had beenfound to have the ability to promote electron transfer reactions when it was used tofabricate electrodes for the oxidation of biomolecules2-4. Just recently, the interest indemonstrating CNT for biosensing applications is now emerging5-10. However, most ofthese biosensors were based on CNT paste electrode or CNT modified glassy carbonelectrode by casting technology. Here, we reported another assembly…     

Covalent functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes by lipase

Lipase from Candida rugosa was covalently anchored onto acid-treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) through a self-catalytic mechanism. A variety of characterization techniques including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and XPS were employed to demonstrate the formation of the ester linkage between lipase and MWNTs. The MWNTs-lipase biocomposites showed significantly increased solubility in some common-used organic solvents, such as THF, DMF and chloroform. This study may offer a novel and facile route for covalent modification of carbon nanotubes, and expand the potential utilization of both lipases and MWNTs in the fields of biocatalyst and biosensor.     

Synthesis and characterization of polycaprolactone-grafted carbon nanotubes via click reaction

Polycaprolactone (PCL) was covalently grafted on the surface of carbon nanotubes by a simple click reaction of propargyl-terminated PCL (propargyl-PCL) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) containing azide groups (MWNT-N₃). Propargyl-PCL was synthesized by the ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone using propargyl alcohol and stannous octoate. MWNT-N₃ was prepared from MWNT having 2-bromoisobutyryl groups (MWNT-Br) with sodium azide by azidation. The melting temperature of propargyl-PCL was shifted to the high temperature in PCL-grafted MWNT. The thermal stability of PCL-grafted MWNT was enhanced as compared to that of propargyl-PCL. PCL was coated on the surface of MWNT with a high density of PCL chains, which showed good solubility of PCL-grafted MWNT in organic solvents. PCL-grafted MWNT was characterized with FT-IR, ¹H NMR, Raman, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy.     

Humidity effect on the interaction between carbon nanotubes and graphite

An atomic force microscope is used to study the effect of humidity on the interaction between carbon nanotubes anchored to atomic force microscopy tips and various samples. Commercial silicon tips were also used for comparison. Adhesion force and dissipative energy were measured between these tips and highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) and PMMA in contact mode. The data provides a detailed understanding of carbon nanotube interactions as a function of humidity.     

Enhanced electrical conductivity in chemically modified carbon nanotube/methylvinyl silicone rubber nanocomposite

Chemically modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes/methlyvinyl silicone rubber (m-MWNT/VMQ) nanocomposites with relatively good dispersion of nanotubes were prepared by treating the surface of MWNT using γ-aminopropyltriethoxy silane (KH550). Significant enhanced electrical conductivity was discovered in the m-MWNT/VMQ nanocomposites. The results could be attributed a strong interaction between m-MWNT and VMQ which was from the chemically modification of the surface for MWNT. The electrical property was also discussed in order to understand the percolation and electrical transport mechanism. The m-MWNT/VMQ nanocomposites with high conductivity in this study are promising application as one of novel functional materials.