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Published in: Cellulose 9/2021

16-04-2021 | Original Research

Homogeneous and stable carbon nanotube dispersion assisted by cellulose in NaOH/thiourea aqueous solution

Authors: Liangzhi Qiao, Chao Liang, Kaifeng Du

Published in: Cellulose | Issue 9/2021

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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been proposed as next-generation lightweight structural materials, yet their application is facing challenges due to the poor dispersity in most solvents, especially in aqueous solution. Here, we report a facile and robust strategy for the rapid and scalable preparation of homogeneous and stable CNT dispersion assisted by cellulose in NaOH/thiourea aqueous solution. The whole process only needs a mild stirring procedure at ice-bath without any pre-treatment of raw materials. It is demonstrated that the suitability of the CNT dispersion for aqueous self assembly of various functional materials, ranging from zero-dimensional (0D) microsphere to three-dimensional (3D) monolith through various molding techniques. Also, the CNT dispersion can be used as ink to prepare CNT-based paper and textile through simply dyeing commercial filter paper and textile, and to directly write on the paper by syringe, indicating the great potential for flexible and wearable devices.

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Metadata
Title
Homogeneous and stable carbon nanotube dispersion assisted by cellulose in NaOH/thiourea aqueous solution
Authors
Liangzhi Qiao
Chao Liang
Kaifeng Du
Publication date
16-04-2021
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Cellulose / Issue 9/2021
Print ISSN: 0969-0239
Electronic ISSN: 1572-882X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-03865-z

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