Simultaneous reinforcement of the electrical and mechanical properties of carbon nanotube fibers by using a natural cross-linkable thermosetting polymer
Hyun Jun Cho, Chul-Jun Yoon, Junbeom Park, Hansol Kang, Insik In, Seung Min Kim, Young‐Kwan Kim
Abstract
Urushiol is infiltrated into carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers, and the urushiol infiltrated CNT (U-CNT) fibers are cross-linked by thermal or photochemical treatment. The cross-linked U-CNT (CL-U-CNT) fibers exhibit considerably enhanced properties.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceThermosetting polymerCarbon nanotubeComposite materialPolymerReinforcementNanotubeThermalPhysicsMeteorologyCarbon Nanotubes in CompositesGraphene research and applicationsConducting polymers and applications