Poly(vinyltriethoxysilane) modified MWCNT/polyimide nanocomposites—Preparation,morphological, mechanical,and electrical properties |
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| Authors: | Siu‐Ming Yuen Chen‐Chi M Ma Chin‐Lung Chiang Chih‐Chun Teng Yi‐Hsiuan Yu |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsin‐Chu 30043, Taiwan;2. Department of Industrial Safety and Health, HungKuang University, Salu, TaiChung, Taiwan;3. Chemical Systems Research Division, Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Lung‐Tan, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | Multi‐walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) modified by vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES) via free radical reaction has been prepared (poly (vinyltriethoxysilane) modified MWCNTs, PVTES‐MWCNT). Precursor of polyimide, polyamic acid has been synthesized by reacting 4,4′‐oxydianiline with 3,3′,4,4′‐benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride. PVTES‐MWCNT were then mixed with polyamic acid and heated to 300 °C to form CNT/polyimide composite. During the imidization processes, the silanes on CNT surface reacted with each other and may be connected together by covalent bond (Si? O? Si). The PVTES‐MWCNT was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The PVTES‐MWCNT/polyimide composites were analyzed by CP/MAS solid state 29Si nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Morphological properties of the PVTES‐MWCNT/polyimide composites were investigated by scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. Electrical conductivity increased dramatically comparing to the unmodified MWCNT/polyimide composites. Mechanical properties of nanocomposite were enhanced significantly by PVTES‐MWCNT. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 803–816, 2008 |
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| Keywords: | mechanical properties nanocomposites polyimide Raman spectroscopy TEM |
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