Advanced polymer nanocomposites: novel properties and applications

Stress (Psi)
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
SWNT Elastomer Nanocomposites
Dispersed SWNTs in Silicone Elastomer and subsequently Cross-linked w/Tour
Both functionalized and non-functionalized Elastomers
PDMS - SWNT Networks
T = 25 o C
Control (0 wt % SWNT)
Nanocomposite
(0.7 wt % SWNT)
0 200 400 600 800
Strain
Conductivity (s/cm)
10 -3
10 -4
10 -5
10 -6
10 -7
10 -8
RK
Normalized Tensile Modulus
50
40
30
20
10
0
T = 25 o C
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
0
3.5
Elongation (e)
0.7
Elongation at Break
Normalized Tensile Modulus
0.6
1
0 1 2 3
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
Herman's Orientation Parameter
wt % SWNT
9
7
5
3
Strain at Break