Preparation and Properties of Copolyamide Nanocomposites Containing Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

다중벽 탄소나노튜브를 함유한 Copolyamide 나노복합체의 제조와 물성

  • Lim, Jae-Ho (Department of Advanced Organic Materials and Textile System Engineering, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Jee, Min-Ho (Department of Advanced Organic Materials and Textile System Engineering, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Baik, Doo-Hyun (Department of Advanced Organic Materials and Textile System Engineering, Chungnam National University)
  • 임재호 (충남대학교 유기소재.섬유시스템 공학과) ;
  • 지민호 (충남대학교 유기소재.섬유시스템 공학과) ;
  • 백두현 (충남대학교 유기소재.섬유시스템 공학과)
  • Received : 2011.01.07
  • Accepted : 2011.01.30
  • Published : 2011.02.28

Abstract

Copolyamide 66/6T/610 was synthesized by the condensation polymerization of polyamide 66, 6T, 610 salts. Copolyamide nanocomposites containing well-dispersed multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were prepared using a solution mixing method. The crystallinity increased with increasing MWNT content, suggesting that MWNT can help the copolyamide crystallize further. The copolyamide/MWNT nanocomposites also showed improved mechanical properties and electrical conductivity. Scanning electron microscopy of the fracture surfaces of the composite showed not only a uniform dispersion of MWNTs but also strong interfacial adhesion with the matrix, as evidenced by the presence of many broken but strongly embedded carbon nanotubes in the matrix.

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