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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Volume 15, Issue 6, Pages 975-980Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/adfm.200400525
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Nanocomposites based on semi-crystalline poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and well-dispersed chemically functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes are combined through simple mixing. The interaction between the nanotubes and the polymer matrix is studied using optical and thermal methods. Significant enhancement of the mechanical properties is obtained for the functionalized-nanotube-based composites. These results imply that promoting nanotube dispersion and strong interfacial bonding through adequate functionalization of nanotubes improves the load transfer from the matrix to the reinforcing phase.
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