Superior mechanical and thermal properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites with dense carbon nanotubes

摘要

High thermal conductivity and mechanical properties are in great need for plenty of applications. In this study, a CNTs/PVDF composite was fabricated through hot press, which results in the dense CNTs in the polymer. The thermal conductivity of composite can reach to 0.6 W/(mK), increased by 328% compared with pure PVDF. Moreover, the Young's modulus and tensile strength of the composite are also largely increased by the strategy. This method can be a promising fabrication approach for the development of high-performance polymeric composites.