Nanofilled polymeric matrices have demonstrated remarkable mechanical, electrical, and
thermal properties. In this article we review the processing of carbon nanotube, graphene …

The interest in confined crystallization has greatly increased with the development and
progress of nanotechnology applications. Polymeric confined crystallization has been …

The role of the molecular weight in the crystallization and melt memory of poly (ε-
caprolactone)(PCL) was investigated. To this end, 10 PCL samples of synthetic and …

The existence of a “memory” of the previous crystalline state, which survives melting and
enhances recrystallization kinetics by a self-nucleation process, is well-known in polymer …

In this work, we reported a novel “one-pot” strategy for preparation of chitosan-coated
carbon nanotubes (CNTs) composites via a combination of Diels-Alder (DA) reaction and …

Today, we stand at the edge of exploring carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene based
polymer nanocomposites as next generation multifunctional materials. However, irrespective …

We report herein a unique means to periodically pattern polymeric materials on individual
carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using a controlled polymer crystallization method. One …

In this feature article we review the principles, applications and perspectives of SSA or
Successive Self-nucleation and Annealing, a technique designed and implemented by …

Polymer nanocomposites have been an area of active research for the past 20 years. Of all
potential fillers for polymer nanocomposites, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are of particular …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted tremendous attention in recent years because of
their superb optical, electronic and mechanical properties. In this article, we aim to discuss …