Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane-grafted single-walled carbon nanotubes via click chemistry

TitleSynthesis and characterization of polyurethane-grafted single-walled carbon nanotubes via click chemistry
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsRana, S, Cho, JWhan, Kumar, I
JournalJournal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Volume10
Issue9
Pagination5700-5707
Date PublishedSEP
ISSN1533-4880
KeywordsCarbon nanotubes, Click chemistry, dispersion, polyurethane
Abstract

Polyurethane (PU)-grafted carbon nanotubes were synthesized by the coupling of alkyne moiety decorated single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) with azide moiety containing PU using Cu(I) catalyzed Huisgen [3 + 2] cycloaddition click chemistry. The azide moiety containing poly(E-caprolactone)diol was synthesized by ring-opening polymerization and further used for PU synthesis. Alkyne-functionalizion of SWCNT was completed by the reaction of p-aminophenyl propargyl ether with SWCNT using a solvent free diazotization procedure. Nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared, and Raman spectroscopic measurements confirmed the functionalization of SWCNT. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy images showed an excellent dispersion of SWCNTs, and specially debundling of SWCNTs could be observed due to polymer assisted dispersion. A quantitative grafting was successfully achieved even at high content of functional groups.

DOI10.1166/jnn.2010.2434
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)1.351
Divison category: 
Chemical Engineering & Process Development