@inproceedings{d4ae46a954e44ec389ab1a9dd75d342b,
title = "Morphology and thermal characterization of carbon-based nanomaterials",
abstract = "This study summarizes a portion of our current research in using different types of carbon-based nanomaterials to create polymer nanocomposites for different high temperature applications. This paper describes the characterization of seven multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) and one carbon nanofiber (CNF) material that are available to our research group. Morphological characterizations of their microstructures are examined using scanning electron microscopy. Thermal characterization of these carbon-based nanomaterials is conducted using thermogravimetric analysis. Kinetics of these nanomaterials are being determined using the isoconversion technique and will be reported during the conference. Similarities and differences of these carbon-based nanomaterials are discussed based on the above measurements and kinetic calculations. This metrology study provides a comparison of these carbon-based nanomaterials and identifies differences in thermal stability of these nanomaterials. It is further recommended that these nanomaterials be sonicated before mixing studies with polymers are conducted.",
keywords = "Carbon nanofibers, Kinetics, Morphology, Multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Polymer nanocomposites, Thermal stability",
author = "Koo, {J. H.} and Lao, {S. C.} and Y. Kim and C. Lam and W. Li and T. Moon and M. Londa and Pilato, {L. A.}",
year = "2011",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781934551110",
series = "International SAMPE Technical Conference",
booktitle = "2011 SAMPE Spring Technical Conference and Exhibition - State of the Industry",
note = "2011 SAMPE Spring Technical Conference and Exhibition - State of the Industry: Advanced Materials, Applications, and Processing Technology ; Conference date: 23-05-2011 Through 26-05-2011",
}