Abstract
The microstructure and deformation mechanics of carbon-nantotube networks are measured, and demonstrate a crossover from strain-induced deformation, dominated by aggregates of short rigid nanorods, to deformation dominated by individual long semi-flexible nanotubes. Our results suggest that short nanotubes provide the same network attributes as long ones at modestly higher concentrations, but with a significantly lower network yield stress, which implies better processability.
| Translated title of the contribution | Length-Dependent Mechanics of Carbon-Nanotube Networks |
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| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 874 - 878 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Advanced Materials |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - Feb 2009 |