| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1526708 | Materials Chemistry and Physics | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The polymers could be synthesized as either powders or amorphous solids. Results of the IR analysis showed the presence of functional groups such as CO, CC, CH and CO, indicating that polymerization indeed took place. Characterization of the polymers by scanning electron microscopy and BET analysis showed that these polymers had a spongy appearance indicating a hierarchical pore structure. Incorporation of small amounts (<5%) of multi-walled nanotubes (MWNTs) improved the thermal stability of the polymers. This observation was further confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements.
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Authors
K.L. Salipira, R.W. Krause, B.B. Mamba, T.J. Malefetse, L.M. Cele, S.H. Durbach,