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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Bulk Carbon Nanotube Materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Brian T. Moses
Affiliation:
btm4554@rit.edu, Rochester Institute of Technology, Nanopower Research Labs, Rochester, New York, United States
Paul R. Jarosz
Affiliation:
prjsps@rit.edu, Rochester Institute of Technology, Nanopower Research Labs, Rochester, New York, United States
Christopher M. Schauerman
Affiliation:
cms3176@rit.edu, Rochester Institute of Technology, Nanopower Research Labs, Rochester, New York, United States
Jack Alvarenga
Affiliation:
jxa3863@rit.edu, Rochester Institute of Technology, Nanopower Research Labs, Rochester, New York, United States
Brian J. Landi
Affiliation:
bjlsps@rit.edu, Rochester Institute of Technology, NanoPower Research Labs, Rochester, New York, United States
Ryne Raffaelle
Affiliation:
ryne.raffaelle@nrel.gov, Rochester Institute of Technology, Nanopower Research Labs, Rochester, New York, United States
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Abstract

Several purification and processing techniques for laser-produced single wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) soot were investigated and the resulting changes in the mechanical properties were characterized. SWCNT ribbons had non-nanotube carbonaceous content modified via thermal oxidation and the relationship between oxidation parameters and mechanical strength studied. SWCNT/Polyamide composites were developed and exhibited improved toughness, tensile strength and elongation before break. The composite material is observed to have a greater tensile strength than either the baseline paper or the added nylon.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2010

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