Morphological characterizations carbon nanotube-polymer composites

Abstract

Having unique mechanical, electrical, and optical characteristics carbon nanotubes and their exploration through a diverse range of applications is continuously increasing. In recent time polymer-based nanocomposites is the dominant area of application of these carbon nanotubes. These novel nanocomposites are used in a variety of applications like automobile, transportation, structural, energy storage, etc. Strong interaction and interfacial bonding between carbon nanotubes and polymer matrix is very important to have the nanocomposites of superior quality. Various microscopic techniques like optical, transmission, scanning, and atomic force microscopy is described with application in morphological characterization of these composites. Apart from that, spectroscopic techniques like Raman spectroscopy is also discussed for the analysis. Few surface topographical analysis techniques including porosimetry and white light interferometry is also described. This morphological analysis with these advanced characterization techniques facilitates in fabrication of improved quality of polymer nanocomposites.