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Carbon nanotubes as polymer antioxidants

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posted on 2023-06-07, 20:49 authored by P C P Watts, P K Fearon, W K Hsu, N C Billingham, H W Kroto, D R M Walton
The oxidation of polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene and poly(vinylidene fluoride) is retarded by carbon nanotubes. Incorporation of boron into the nanotubes enhances the electron affinity of the tubes and leads to a small increase in antioxidant efficiency.

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Journal of Materials Chemistry

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3

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13

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491-495

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  • Chemistry Publications

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  • Yes

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2012-02-06

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