We show that when a soft polymer like poly(3-hexyl-thiophene) wraps multiwall nanotubes by coiling around the main axis, a localized deformation of the nanotube structure is observed. High resolution transmission electron microscopy shows that radial compressions of about 4% can take place, and could possibly lead to larger interlayer distance between the nanotube inner walls and reduce the innermost nanotube radius. Themechanical stress due to the polymer presence was confirmed by Raman spectroscopic observation of a gradual upshift of the carbon nanotube G-band when the polymer content in the composites was progressively increased. Vibrational spectroscopy also indicates that charge transfer from the polymer to the nanotubes is responsible for a peak frequency relative downshift for high P3HT-content samples. Continuously acquired transmission electron microscopy images at rising temperature show the MWCNT elastic compression and relaxation due to polymer rearrangement on the nanotube surface.
Giulianini, M., Waclawik, E., Bell, J., Scarselli, M.a., Castrucci, P., DE CRESCENZI, M., et al. (2011). Evidence of Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Deformation Caused by Poly(3-hexylthiophene) Adhesion. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, 115, 6324-6330 [dx.doi.org/10.1021/jp2000267].
Evidence of Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Deformation Caused by Poly(3-hexylthiophene) Adhesion
SCARSELLI, MANUELA ANGELA;CASTRUCCI, PAOLA;DE CRESCENZI, MAURIZIO;
2011-01-01
Abstract
We show that when a soft polymer like poly(3-hexyl-thiophene) wraps multiwall nanotubes by coiling around the main axis, a localized deformation of the nanotube structure is observed. High resolution transmission electron microscopy shows that radial compressions of about 4% can take place, and could possibly lead to larger interlayer distance between the nanotube inner walls and reduce the innermost nanotube radius. Themechanical stress due to the polymer presence was confirmed by Raman spectroscopic observation of a gradual upshift of the carbon nanotube G-band when the polymer content in the composites was progressively increased. Vibrational spectroscopy also indicates that charge transfer from the polymer to the nanotubes is responsible for a peak frequency relative downshift for high P3HT-content samples. Continuously acquired transmission electron microscopy images at rising temperature show the MWCNT elastic compression and relaxation due to polymer rearrangement on the nanotube surface.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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