Measurement of the Intrinsic Thermal Conductivity of a Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube and Its Contact Thermal Resistance with the Substrate

Small ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (16) ◽  
pp. 2334-2340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juekuan Yang ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Scott W. Waltermire ◽  
Timothy Gutu ◽  
Alfred A. Zinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Thermal Resistance ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Contact Thermal Resistance ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Intrinsic Thermal Conductivity

scholarly journals High-Performance Thermal Management Nanocomposites: Silver Functionalized Graphene Nanosheets and Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube

Crystals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongcun Zhou ◽  
Xiao Zhuang ◽  
Feixiang Wu ◽  
Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Thermal Management ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Graphene Nanosheets ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Processing Unit ◽  
Functionalized Graphene ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon

Polymer composites with high thermal conductivity have a great potential for applications in modern electronics due to their low cost, easy process, and stable physical and chemical properties. Nevertheless, most polymer composites commonly possess unsatisfactory thermal conductivity, primarily because of the high interfacial thermal resistance between inorganic fillers. Herein, we developed a novel method through silver functionalized graphene nanosheets (GNS) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composites with excellent thermal properties to meet the requirements of thermal management. The effects of composites on interfacial structure and properties of the composites were identified, and the microstructures and properties of the composites were studied as a function of the volume fraction of fillers. An ultrahigh thermal conductivity of 12.3 W/mK for polymer matrix composites was obtained, which is an approximate enhancement of 69.1 times compared to the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix. Moreover, these composites showed more competitive thermal conductivities compared to untreated fillers/PVA composites applied to the desktop central processing unit, making these composites a high-performance alternative to be used for thermal management.

scholarly journals A study on the thermal conductivity of multiwalled carbon nanotube/polypropylene composite

2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (7) ◽  
pp. 4536
Author(s):  
Wang Jian-Li ◽  
Xiong Guo-Ping ◽  
Gu Ming ◽  
Zhang Xing ◽  
Liang Ji
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Polypropylene Composite ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon

Double-segregated multiwalled carbon nanotube/silicone composites with large electrical to thermal conductivity ratios via in-situ silicone emulsion polymerization

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (23) ◽  
pp. 3447-3456
Author(s):  
Dongouk Kim ◽  
Sang-Eui Lee ◽  
Yoonchul Sohn
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Water Solvent ◽  
Carbon Nanotube Network ◽  
Silicone Emulsion

Polymer composites with a high electrical conductivity ( σ) to thermal conductivity ( k) ratio have been intensively investigated in recent years. While highly conductive materials, such as metallic fillers or conducting polymers, were used to enhance σ, microstructural engineering was used to decrease k by forming porous structures, such as aerogels or 3D networks. These structures, however, were mechanically vulnerable and could only have limited applications. In this study, multiwalled carbon nanotube /silicone composites with a high σ/k ratio were developed by forming a double-segregated multiwalled carbon nanotube network in the porous body of the composites. The unique microstructure of the composites was created by a novel fabrication process: layer-by-layer deposition with in-situ polymerization of silicone emulsion particles dispersed in a water solvent. This novel process yielded very thick films, >200 µm, with high σ/k values, ∼2 × 104 (S/m)/(W/m·K). These high σ/k composites can be used for various applications, such as resistive heating elements, thermoelectric materials, and wearable thermotherapy.

scholarly journals Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polyimide Composite Films with Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Chao ◽  
Yanming Li ◽  
Guanglei Wu ◽  
Zhenjun Zhou ◽  
Luke Yan
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Conductive Filler ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
High Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon

Polyimide- (PI-) based nanocomposites containing the 4,4′-diaminodiphenyl ether- (ODA-) modified multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) filler were successfully prepared. The PI/MWCNTs-ODA composite films exhibit high thermal conductivity and excellent mechanical property. The optimal value of thermal conductivity of the PI/MWCNTs-ODA composite film is 0.4397 W/mK with 3 wt.% filler loading, increased by 221.89% in comparison with that of the pure PI film. In addition, the tensile strength of the PI/MWCNTs-ODA composite film is 141.48 MPa with 3 wt.% filler loading, increased by 20.74% in comparison with that of the pure PI film. This work develops a new strategy to achieve a good balance between the high thermal conductivity and excellent mechanical properties of polyimide composite films by using functionalized carbon nanotubes as an effective thermal conductive filler.

Thermal Resistance of the Interface Between Vertically Aligned Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Arrays and Inconel and SiO2/Si Substrates

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youngsuk Son ◽  
Sunil K. Pal ◽  
Robert Vajtai ◽  
Pulickel M. Ajayan ◽  
Richard W. Siegel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Thermal Resistance ◽  
Catalyst Layer ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Si Substrates ◽  
Interface Thermal Resistance ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Vertically Aligned ◽  
Experimental Values

The interface thermal resistance (ITR) of the interface between vertically aligned multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) arrays and the SiO2/Si and Inconel substrates was investigated. Experimental results were compared with theoretical predictions for the ITR across nanoconstrictions. The model considers classical constriction effects and contributions due to diffuse mismatch thermal resistance. Experimental values of the ITR are much larger than the model predictions. The observed discrepancy may be due to the imperfect mechanical contact between the tubes and substrate or additional contributions to ITR due to the presence of a catalyst layer at the interface.

Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube Based Nanofluids as Heat Transfer Fluids

2016 ◽  
Vol 819 ◽  
pp. 29-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kin Yuen Leong ◽  
Ibnorita Che Ibrahim ◽  
Noor Hafizah Amer ◽  
M.S. Risby
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Gum Arabic ◽  
Stability Study ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Heat Transfer Fluid ◽  
Thermal System ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Heat Transfer Fluids

Conventional heat transfer fluids such as water and ethylene glycol exhibit low thermal conductivity. These fluids have certain influences on the efficiency of the thermal system. Efficiency of the thermal system is dependent on the thermal conductivity of the heat transfer fluid. New generation of heat transfer fluid such as nanofluid has potential to address this major problem. Therefore in this study, the thermal conductivity characteristic and stability of multiwalled carbon nanotube based water nanofluids was investigated. Two types of surfactants namely gum arabic and sodium dodecylbenzene sulphate (SDBS) were used to stabilize the nanofluid. Findings implied that thermal conductivity of water increases with the loading of multiwalled carbon nanotube nanoparticles. As for the stability, study shows that nanofluids added with SDBS are more stable compared to that of samples with gum Arabic.

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