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A model of binary random mixtures in the “termite” limit (a random superconducting network) is used to describe the properties of polyurethane/carbon nanotubes nanocomposites. This model is correct and gives a quite accurate quantitative description of the degree of reinforcement of the nanocomposites under consideration. To obtain an accurate description of the characteristic under consideration, the structure of carbon nanotubes should be considered as annular formations, and the critical index in the “termite” limit is determined by the fractal dimension of these formations. The proposed model makes it possible to find out the criterion of obtaining high-modulus nanocomposites of this class.
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Kozlov, G.V., Dolbin, I.V. The Description of the Degree of Reinforcement of Polymer/Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites: the “Termite” Limit. Phys. Solid State 63, 1442–1445 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063783421090225
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063783421090225