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Title: Thermal Degradation Behavior of Siloxane Elastomer Impregnated Carbon Nanotube Areogel Networks

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1019052

A novel class of nanoporous graphitic carbon foams has been synthesized. Unprecedented properties - electrically conductive, thermally stable (> 1000 C), and mechanically robust. Improved transport properties (DWNT-CA, SWNT-CA) - greater than 100% enhancement in thermal conductivity, 100-400% improvement in electrical conductivity. Rich mechanical deformation behavior (SWNT-CA) - stiff ({approx}100% improvement of elastic modulus), energy dissipation, fracture toughness, and fatigue behavior. Implications for energy-related technologies - hydrogen storage, fusion and fission energy, catalysis, electrochemical energy storage, and composites with foam scaffolds.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
1019052
Report Number(s):
LLNL-CONF-464983; TRN: US201114%%597
Resource Relation:
Conference: Presented at: pacificChem 2010, Honolulu, HI, United States, Dec 15 - Dec 19, 2010
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English