Journal of Nanomaterials & Molecular NanotechnologyISSN: 2324-8777

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Anagi M Balachandra Author

abmetnaco@gmail.com

Subjects of specialization
Composites, Nanomaterials ,Nanocomposites, Carbon, Materials, Material Characterization

Affiliation
Metna Co., 1926 Turner St., Lansing, MI, USA

Biography

Anagi M. Balachandra received her PhD in Analytical chemistry from Michigan State University and MS in Analytical Chemistry from Eastern Michigan University. Her research focuses on polymer chemistry and materials that integrates fundamental studies for the development of nanostructured and advanced materials. Her professional experience covers 15+ years of industrial research, development, and commercialization in the field of nanotechnology, materials science, and engineering. Her recent publications appeared in Macromolecules, Carbon, Journal of Material Science, Construction and Building Materials, and others. Also one of her co-authored articles was recently selected for “2017 Best Paper Award” in Cogent Engineering.

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Robust, Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanolayered Composites with Enhanced Ductility and Strength

Author(s):

Iman Harsini, Faris Matalkah, Parviz Soroushian and Anagi M Balachandra

Robust, Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanolayered Composites with Enhanced Ductility and Strength

A new class of robust, nanolayered, self-assembled composite was developed by sequential deposition of electrostatically dispersed negatively charged carbon nanotubes (CNT) (charges were introduced via polymer wrapping) and oppositely charged polyelectrolytes on a polyurethane scaffold and subsequent heating. Heat treatment allowed for the formation of amide bonds between carboxylic acid functionalities on CNT walls and amine groups of the polyelectrolyte resulting strong covalent bonded network (crosslinked) of self-assembled, nanolayered composite. This robust nanolayered composite demonstrated high tensile strength and enhanced ductility compared to that of original po... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8777.1000218

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