Morphology of composite particles of single wall carbon nanotubes/biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates prepared by spray drying

Yun, SI; Lo, V; Noorman, J; Davis, J; Russell, RA; Holden, PJ; Gadd, GE

Morphology of composite particles of single wall carbon nanotubes/biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates prepared by spray drying

Date

2010-01

Authors

Publisher

Springer

Abstract

Spray drying was investigated as a strategy for producing single wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT)/polymer composites. The spray-drying method produced SWCNT/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and SWCNT/poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) composite particles in which the SWCNTs have been trapped in a well-dispersed state throughout the polymer matrix. Increasing SWCNT content in the composite led to a change in particle morphology from spherical and smooth to rosette shape with angular distortions. The technique shows potential for bulk carbon composite fabrication. © 2010, Springer.

Keywords

Spray drying, Morphology, Nanotubes, Biodegradation, Carbon, Polymers

Citation

Yun, S. I., Lo, V., Noorman, J., Davis, J., Russell, R. A., Holden, P. J., & Gadd, G. E. (2010). Morphology of composite particles of single wall carbon nanotubes/biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates prepared by spray drying. Polymer Bulletin, 64(1), 99-106. doi:10.1007/s00289-009-0173-5