Optimization of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions and Polymer Wrapped Nanotubes

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The project described was supported by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University

Abstract

The goal of this research project was to optimize dispersions of single-walled carbon nanotubes(SWNT) in sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone (PVP) wrapped nanotubes in aqueous solutions. Experimentation has shown that we can maximize fluorescence through high-shear mixing and probe sonication pulses. We also have monitored the fluorescence as a function of probe sonication time. The end goal of this study is to create individual nanotubes dispersions that are free from surfactants, then can be used for aerogels and nanomaterials.

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Optimization of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions and Polymer Wrapped Nanotubes

The goal of this research project was to optimize dispersions of single-walled carbon nanotubes(SWNT) in sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone (PVP) wrapped nanotubes in aqueous solutions. Experimentation has shown that we can maximize fluorescence through high-shear mixing and probe sonication pulses. We also have monitored the fluorescence as a function of probe sonication time. The end goal of this study is to create individual nanotubes dispersions that are free from surfactants, then can be used for aerogels and nanomaterials.