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Strong Carbon‐Nanotube–Polymer Bonding by Microwave Irradiation

Strong Carbon‐Nanotube–Polymer Bonding by Microwave Irradiation The vigorous response of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) to microwave irradiation, leading to the release of a large amount of heat, is used to locally melt a plastic matrix adjacent to the nanotubes within a period of seconds. This results in the intercalation of the MWNTs into the polymer matrix at room temperature without any physical damage to the polymer. The so‐called “microwave welding” approach creates a new paradigm for the formation of very strong MWNT–polymer bonds without the use of any adhesive, and represents a significant step forward for the fabrication of functional nanotube composites. Here, we demonstrate the implications of the anisotropic alignment of MWNTs in polymers, patterned conductors/resistors for soft electronics, and high‐strength composites, where the MWNTs are ‘soldered' to flexible polymer substrates. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advanced Functional Materials Wiley

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 2007 Wiley Subscription Services
ISSN
1616-301X
eISSN
1616-3028
DOI
10.1002/adfm.200601011
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Abstract

The vigorous response of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) to microwave irradiation, leading to the release of a large amount of heat, is used to locally melt a plastic matrix adjacent to the nanotubes within a period of seconds. This results in the intercalation of the MWNTs into the polymer matrix at room temperature without any physical damage to the polymer. The so‐called “microwave welding” approach creates a new paradigm for the formation of very strong MWNT–polymer bonds without the use of any adhesive, and represents a significant step forward for the fabrication of functional nanotube composites. Here, we demonstrate the implications of the anisotropic alignment of MWNTs in polymers, patterned conductors/resistors for soft electronics, and high‐strength composites, where the MWNTs are ‘soldered' to flexible polymer substrates.

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Advanced Functional MaterialsWiley

Published: Jan 13, 2007

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