Hyperbranched polymers: advances from synthesis to applications

Y Zheng, S Li, Z Weng, C Gao - Chemical Society Reviews, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
Hyperbranched polymers (HPs) are highly branched three-dimensional (3D)
macromolecules. Their globular and dendritic architectures endow them with unique …

Carbon nanotube–polymer composites: chemistry, processing, mechanical and electrical properties

Z Spitalsky, D Tasis, K Papagelis, C Galiotis - Progress in polymer science, 2010 - Elsevier
Carbon nanotubes have long been recognized as the stiffest and strongest man-made
material known to date. In addition, their high electrical conductivity has roused interest in …

Mechanical, thermal and interfacial performances of carbon fiber reinforced composites flavored by carbon nanotube in matrix/interface

Z Zhao, K Teng, N Li, X Li, Z Xu, L Chen, J Niu, H Fu… - Composite …, 2017 - Elsevier
The introduction of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into fiber-reinforced polymer composites has
been achieved predominantly via two routes: mixing CNTs entirely throughout the matrix …

Enhanced mechanical properties of graphene-based poly (vinyl alcohol) composites

X Zhao, Q Zhang, D Chen, P Lu - Macromolecules, 2010 - ACS Publications
Graphene, flat carbon nanosheets, has generated huge activity in many areas of science
and engineering due to its unprecedented physical and chemical properties. With the …

Thermal stability and flame retardancy of polyurethanes

DK Chattopadhyay, DC Webster - Progress in Polymer Science, 2009 - Elsevier
The thermal stability and flame retardancy of polyurethanes is reviewed. Polyurethanes
(PUs) are an important class of polymers that have wide application in a number of different …

In situ Polymerization Approach to Graphene-Reinforced Nylon-6 Composites

Z Xu, C Gao - Macromolecules, 2010 - ACS Publications
We reported an efficient method to prepare nylon-6−(PA6−) graphene (NG) composites by in
situ polymerization of caprolactam in the presence of graphene oxide (GO). During the …

Toxicity issues in the application of carbon nanotubes to biological systems

CP Firme III, PR Bandaru - Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have recently emerged as a new option for possible use in
methodologies of cancer treatment, bioengineering, and gene therapy. This review analyzes …

Covalent grafting of carbon nanotubes with a biomimetic heme model compound to enhance oxygen reduction reactions

PJ Wei, GQ Yu, Y Naruta, JG Liu - … Chemie International Edition, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is one of the most important reactions in both life
processes and energy conversion systems. The replacement of noble‐metal Pt‐based ORR …

Multi-wall carbon nanotubes coated with polyaniline

EN Konyushenko, J Stejskal, M Trchová, J Hradil… - Polymer, 2006 - Elsevier
Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (CNT) were coated with protonated polyaniline (PANI) in situ
during the polymerization of aniline. The content of CNT in the samples was 0–80wt …

[PDF][PDF] Laser‐directed assembly of aligned carbon nanotubes in three dimensions for multifunctional device fabrication

W **ong, Y Liu, LJ Jiang, YS Zhou, DW Li… - Advanced …, 2016 - faculty.dlut.edu.cn
DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201505516 properties achieved by solution-blended,[21] melt-
blended,[22] or in situ polymerization methods.[23] However, the effective utilization of CNTs …