Process tuning of physical properties of carbon nanotubes polymer composites

Abstract

This dissertation discusses a number of issues related to carbon nanotubes polymer composites. Starting from the study of CNTs solutions, the experimental work went through the production and characterization of CNTs thermoplastic and thermoset polymer composites using different methods. The use of a wide range of and characterization techniques allowed the investigation of different aspects related to the dispersion of CNTs both in water and in polymer matrices. Moreover, particular attention has been paid to their electrical properties and the dependence between the latter ones and the fabrication methods.