From nanocomposites to nanostructured materials

Electrical properties of elastomer‐based composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes—A review

“…106,113 It is generally adopted when a material with exceptional properties is needed 82 because with the choice of the right solvent it is possible to obtain a uniform dispersion. 113,121 However, the technique has many drawbacks. Its effectiveness depends mainly on the solvent affinity with the polymer and the filler.…”

“…80 Melt mixing is a solvent-free processing alternative for polymers that are insoluble in solvents. 46,75,121 In this method, the fillers are directly added into a thermoplastic or vulcanizable elastomer and are subsequently mixed by shearing stresses that break the filler agglomerates and prevent their successive formation. 63,82,120 The technique is usually less effective than solution mixing 122 and is usually limited to low filler volume fractions.…”

“…The solution mixing method is advantageous for laboratory preparation, 80 but is not suitable for industrial production 106,113 . It is generally adopted when a material with exceptional properties is needed 82 because with the choice of the right solvent it is possible to obtain a uniform dispersion 113,121 . However, the technique has many drawbacks.…”