Advances on Carbon Nanotubes / Polymer Nanocomposites

Carbon nanotubes are ideal reinforcing materials due to their large aspect ratio and specific surface area. The research advances on carbon nanotubes/polymer nanocomposites in recent years have been reviewed in this paper. The reinforced polymers mainly included polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl alcohol, polysulfone and polymethyl methacrylate. The preparation methods, applications and mechanical properties, thermal stability and electrical conductivity of the composites were summarized.