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Author(s): Chen Li, G. P. Peterson, Haiping Hong, Mark Horton, Xinning Luan

Keywords: carbon nanotubes, cnts, electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic interference shielding, electrostatic force, films, high speed microscopy, nanocomposites, nanoparticles, polymer composites, scanning electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (sem), sem, thermal conductivity, transparent electrodes

Abstract: High speed microscopy was used to allow real time visualization of the movement of nanoparticles made up of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and Fe2O3. An electrostatic force was induced to the nanotube/Fe2O3 composite and caused perfect conjugate structures which result in excellent thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. The alignment of the carbon nanotubes in nanosuspensions may offer new opportunities for the development of nanofluids.

Reference: Thermochimica Acta, 525, 1-2 (2011) 87-92

DOI: 10.1016/j.tca.2011.07.025