Comparative study of acid functionalization of carbon nanotube via ultrasonic and reflux mechanism

• Main Authors: Lau, Yien Jun, Mubarak, N. M., Lau, Sie Yon, Chua, Han Bing, Khalid, Mohammad *, Abdullah, E. C.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2018
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/972/; http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.09.008

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have a great potential in wide applications due to their extraordinary physical, thermal and mechanical properties. However, the known shortcomings, such as hydrophobic nature, poor solubility and dispersibility in most solvents have impeded the technology to f...