Abstract

A method of forming carbon nanotube-polymer composites includes the steps of forming a mixture solution including a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in a co-solvent. The co-solvent includes an organic solvent and a second solvent being a short chain fluorinated carboxylic acid having a boiling point below 150 degrees C which is less oxidizing than nitric acid, and is soluble in both the organic solvent and water. The first polymer is mixed with the mixture solution to form a polymer including mixture. The co-solvent is removed from the polymer mixture to form a dispersed nanotube-polymer composite. The second solvent can be trifluoroacetic acid.

Document Type

Patent

Patent Number

US 7,951,850 B2

Application Serial Number

12/050,780

Issue Date

5-31-2011

Current Assignee

UCFRF

Assignee at Issuance

UCFRF

College

NanoScience Technology Center

Department

NanoScience Technology Center

Allowance Date

2-3-2011

Filing Date

3-18-2008

Assignee at Filing

UCFRF

Filing Type

Nonprovisional Application Record

Donated

no

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