| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5184507 | Polymer | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Poly lactic acid (PLA) was electrospun with various concentrations of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNT) and thermal bonding was utilized as a post-processing treatment to improve the mechanical and electrical properties of the nanofibrous mats. Thermally bonded fiber-fiber junctions were observed with scanning electron microscopy. An increase in either the strength or modulus of the PLA mats both with and without MWNTs was observed; the maximum modulus and maximum strength occur at different treatment conditions. The electrical conductivity of the MWNT loaded mats showed significant improvement after treatment just below the composite melting point.
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Authors
Sangeetha Ramaswamy, Laura I. Clarke, Russell E. Gorga,