NASA NTRS · 20010097555
Covalent Sidewall Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes
Abstract
Progress of fluorination of single-wall carbon nanotubes is being reported. Covalent attachment of alkyl groups including methyl, n-butyl and n-hexyl groups to the sidewalls of single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) has been achieved. Quantitative measurement of the alkylation was done by thermal gravimetric analysis. FTIR, Raman and UV-Vis-NIR were used to characterize these alkylated SWNTs. Application of these nanotubes are being investigated-fibers, composites, batteries, lubricants, etc.
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Chiang, I.W., Saini, R. K., Mickelson, E. T., Billups, W. E., Hauge, R. H., Margrave, J. L.. 2001-07-01. Covalent Sidewall Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20010097555
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