Influence of CNT concentrations to polyurethane / Multi-walled carbon nanotube composites on the thermoelectric performance

Qian Wu; Jinlian Hu

Influence of CNT concentrations to polyurethane / Multi-walled carbon nanotube composites on the thermoelectric performance

Qian Wu, Jinlian Hu

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

Abstract

In this work, we investigated the possibility of applying polyurethane in thermoelectric application, and the influence of MWNT concentrations to polyurethane / multiwalled carbon nanotube composites on the thermoelectric performance. The composites were prepared by solution blending method. Different MWNT concentrations from 5% to 60% were added into the polyurethane matrix. The electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity of the prepared composites were measured. The electrical conductivity was increased with the addition of more MWNTs. The Seebeck coefficient decreased slightly with the increase of the MWNT loading. The thermal conductivities increased with the addition of more MWNTs. A reasonable Seebeck coefficient of ∼33μV/K suggested that polyurethane can be used in thermoelectric application. These flexible and stretchable composite films could be used for some special applications where flexibility and stretchability are needed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	NSTI
Subtitle of host publication	Advanced Materials - TechConnect Briefs 2015
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Inc.
Pages	396-399
Number of pages	4
Volume	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781498747271
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2015
Event	10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 18th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2015 National SBIR/STTR Conference - Washington, United States Duration: 14 Jun 2015 → 17 Jun 2015

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Conference	10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 18th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2015 National SBIR/STTR Conference
Country	United States
City	Washington
Period	14/06/15 → 17/06/15

Keywords

Carbon nanotube
Nanocomposites
Polyurethane
Thermoelectric

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
Biotechnology
Fuel Technology

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Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

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