Fig. 1: Schematics to show the processing strategies of CNTs. | NPG Asia Materials

Fig. 1: Schematics to show the processing strategies of CNTs.

From: Viscoelastic, ductile and repairable carbon nanotube films formed with CNT/PEI double networks containing branched polyethylenimine

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The first strategy is based on the CNT dispersion where the bundling energy (Ebundle) should be overcome. The second one is to directly manipulate CNT network by dealing with the entanglement energy (Eentangle)– a sum of the contact energy between CNTs (Econtact). The third one will introduce branched polymers into the CNT networks. The inter-network interaction (ECNT–polymer) will lead to various advantages concerning with the increased CNT movability in the formed CNT/polymer double network.

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