Synthesis of Amide Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes

Abstract

A covalent, amide-bond interconnection between functionalized single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) is reported. SWNTs covalently connected via an amide bond were prepared by coupling the carboxylic acid group from one SWNT with the amine group on a different SWNT using DMAP and DCC reagents. The SWNT material was characterized by ATR FT-IR, Ramen Spectroscopy and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). The amide functionalized SWNTs have potential to make polymeric-like materials and have applications in high strength nanocomposites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA519137

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  • Craig Whitaker
  • Ian C. Uber
  • Jay R. Heckert

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Chemistry
  • Fullerenes
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology
  • Physical Properties
  • Raman Spectra
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • United States Naval Academy

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