The preparation of carbon nanotube/linear low density polyethylene composites by a water-crosslinking reaction

A novel method to prepare the carbon nanotube (CNT)/linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) composite is demonstrated. The combination of free radical reaction and water-crosslinking reaction to prepare the CNT/LLDPE composite was characterized by Raman and FT-IR. Mechanical properties and thermal stability of the composite were significantly improved after silane modification and water-crosslinking reaction.