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Preparation and Characterization of PS/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites

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Nanocomposites of polystyrene (PS) with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) were produced by co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Characterization of these materials included scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and rheology in order to obtain the information on the dispersion of MWNT in the polymeric matrix. It is found that the MWNT dispersed uniformly through the PS matrix showing no significant agglomeration in the various compositions studied. In addition, we also investigated the thermal properties, glass transition temperature and thermal decomposition behavior as a function of the increasing MWNT content.

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  1. Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul, 156-743, Korea

    Young-Jin Choi, Jang-Yup Kim, Chang-Yul Ok, Wansoo Huh & Sang-Won Lee

  2. Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325-3909, USA

    Seok-Ho Hwang

  3. R&D Center, Volvik Co., Ltd, Seoul, 369-824, Korea

    Yoo Seok Hong

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Choi, YJ., Hwang, SH., Hong, Y. et al. Preparation and Characterization of PS/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites. Polym. Bull. 53, 393–400 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-005-0348-7

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