Polymer Composites of Carbon Nanotubes Aligned by a Magnetic Field

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Tohru Kimura

Hiroki Ago · National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Miwa Tobita

S Ohshima · National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Mutsumasa Kyotani · Japan Fine Ceramics Center

Motoo Yumura · National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Abstract

Anisotropic carbon nanotube–polyester composites have been realized by polymerization of the nanotube–monomer dispersion in a constant magnetic field (see Figure for method). Magnetic susceptibilities, electrical conductivities, and mechanical properties of the composite show clear anisotropy, indicating magnetic field-induced alignment of carbon nanotubes in the polymer matrix.

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Carbon Nanotubes in Composites Fiber-reinforced polymer composites Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

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Published in: Advanced Materials

Volume 14, Issue 19, pp. 1380-1383

DOI: 10.1002/1521-4095(20021002)14:19<1380::aid-adma1380>3.0.co;2-v

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Polymer Composites of Carbon Nanotubes Aligned by a Magnetic Field

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