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
Recommended Citation
Huo, Qun; Chen, Hui; Khondaker, Saiful; Muthuraman, Harish; Zhai, Lei; and Zou, Jianhua, "Polymer Composites Having Highly Dispersed Carbon Nanotubes and Methods for Forming Same" (2011). UCF Patents. 716.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/patents/716