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Polymer brush synthesis on surface modified carbon nanotubes via in situ emulsion polymerization

Authors: Miftah U. Khan, Kakarla Raghava Reddy, Theedanai Snguanwongchai, Enamul Haque, Vincent G. Gomes

Published in: Colloid and Polymer Science | Issue 10/2016

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In situ emulsion polymerization was employed for synthesizing carbon nanotube (CNT) composites in a colloidal system with poly(styrene) or PS to form nanostructured brush. CNTs were initially functionalized with oleic acid, followed by silanization with (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane to impart cross-linking properties. Styrene monomers were efficiently grafted to surface modified CNT via emulsion polymerization with variable CNT concentrations. FTIR analyses of the functionalized CNT and PS/CNT composites confirmed the bond formation and effectiveness of the developed experimental method. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed the presence of the desired bonds and the composition of the composites. Structural properties of the composites characterized by TEM confirmed excellent deagglomeration and dispersion of CNTs in PS/CNT composite. Thermal characteristics from TGA and DSC data showed enhanced properties for the nanocomposites as a function of the CNT content. BET measurements indicated significant improvements in surface area and pore volume with enhancements in gas sorption for the polymer nanocomposites.

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Title: Polymer brush synthesis on surface modified carbon nanotubes via in situ emulsion polymerization
Authors: Miftah U. Khan
Kakarla Raghava Reddy
Theedanai Snguanwongchai
Enamul Haque
Vincent G. Gomes
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Colloid and Polymer Science / Issue 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0303-402X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1536
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-016-3922-7

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