Table I Comparison of the proposed study with published studies concerning time requirements for composite preparation
Reference | CNT specification | Method of dispersion | Process time |
|---|---|---|---|
Ref. 5 | Ctube100, length 1–25 μm, purity 93% | Three-roll milling | > 5 h |
Ref. 11 | US Research Nanomaterials, Inc., length 10–30 μm, purity 95% | Stirring with ultrasonication | 5 h |
Ref. 12 | Bio-chem Technology Co., length 10–30 μm, purity > 95% | Ultrasonication | 6 h |
Ref. 14 | Ctube100, length 1–25 μm, purity 93% | Three-roll milling with spin coating | 24 h |
Ref. 15 | XFNANO Materials Tech Co., Ltd., length 50 μm, purity > 95% | Stirring with ultrasonication | > 36 h |
Ref. 16 | CM-95, Hanwha Nanotech, Length:10–20 μm, purity: > 95% | Ultrasonication | 5–6 h |
Ref. 17 | Worldtube Corp., length 25 μm | Stirring | 30 h |
Ref. 18 | US Research Nanomaterials, Inc., length 10–30 μm, purity 95% | Stirring with ultrasonication | 14 h |
This study | XFNANO Materials Tech Co., Ltd., length 50 μm, purity > 95% | Ultrasonication with high shear homogenization | 2–3 h |