Vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes infiltrated with temperature-responsive polymers: smart nanocomposite films for self-cleaning and controlled release.
We have demonstrated that the infiltration of temperature-responsive polymers (e.g., PNIPAAm) into vertically-aligned carbon nanotube forests created synergetic effects, which provided the basis for the development of smart nanocomposite films with temperature-induced self-cleaning and/or controlled release capabilities.
Chen
Wei
W
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 4546, USA.
Qu
Liangti
L
Chang
Dongwook
D
Dai
Liming
L
Ganguli
Sabyasachi
S
Roy
Ajit
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